Asked on Apr 05, 2014
Bunnies getting into veggie garden
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The bunnies totally mow down my sprouting veggies every spring. I think I need to put chicken wire all around the plot but wonder if there is something easier to do. Help!
Janet
Janet
13 answers
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@ Janet Carroll - Boudreau i have the same problem ..and last year i bought several boxes of mothballs from the Dollar Store..placed them directly on the ground close to the plants ...i did not see a cat..rabbit or anything else in my garden there after...hope this helps
Sonja Kirby
on Apr 05, 2014
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My Mom always used Marigolds planted around her veggie garden. I also found this information that might be helpful to you. http://www.ghorganics.com/page6.html#Rabbits
Z
on Apr 05, 2014
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How do you keep them from blowing away? And thanks!
Janet Carroll-Boudreau
on Apr 05, 2014
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I don't think fencing alone would keep them out as they can dig under it - unless you bury some of the chicken wire into the soil around the veg bed to stop them. They do live in burrows after all so digging a way in is easy and quite natural to them!
Carole
on Apr 05, 2014
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You are so right. I thought of getting rid of them in some way and then just piling river rock around the shed, and then keep putting a deterrent around the border several times a year...what, I don't know. ha! Thank you so much! Janet
Janet Carroll-Boudreau
on Apr 05, 2014
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Becky...I am so sorry, I was replying to a gal that mentioned mothballs. Not sure how it didn't go straight away to her. Marigolds are a great suggestion, I hear that many critters and bugs do not like the scent. Thank you so much!! Janet
Janet Carroll-Boudreau
on Apr 06, 2014
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A trick I learned from my grandfather. chop up a couple of large onions and boil until good and mushy,pour into a glass jar with a tight fitting lid and put it somewhere out of the way. Let it sit for a few weeks, after your plants start sprouting up strain the contents to get out the pulp ( caution its going to smell horrible ) pour the strained liquid into an old spray bottle or bug sprayer and spray plants well. Will not harm your plants and animals do not like the smell and will leave plants alone. Repeat spraying every few days until they past the stage animals like munching on them. *happy gardening*
Tara Walters
on Apr 06, 2014
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I use hair clippings, make sure they have not have any chemicals like dye and perm. I usually used my boys hair when they had it cut, sprinkle it around and they have stayed away from my veggies and flowers. Good Luck
Mona Boyd
on Apr 07, 2014
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Thanks Mona!
Janet Carroll-Boudreau
on Apr 07, 2014
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I have two dogs and no rabbit problem, although there are plenty of rabbits in the neighborhood. I suggest a small terrier mix.
Linda Bailey
on Apr 07, 2014
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Cayenne pepper works with squirrels and doesn't damage the veggies - maybe bunnies hate it too?
FrazzledMommy
on Apr 07, 2014
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Ha!! I have a rat terrier and he has no interest in them! My chihuahua gives them a run for the money! Thank you!
Janet Carroll-Boudreau
on Apr 07, 2014
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They might be bigger than your rat terrier. He might be very smart!
Linda Bailey
on Apr 08, 2014
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