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rabbits.... and my flowers(to be...)

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  • 03-05-2012 8:44pm
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    LithiumKid1976
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭


    hi
    im looking for advice on how to stop rabbits eating my flower bed.
    i created it recently, its about 6ft x 6ft and has a lot of flowers planted in it.

    every few hours they are out there digging in it, and while i like to see them in the back garden, i dont like to see them digging at it!

    so, i dont own a gun to shoot them, and dont want too either, but am looking for advice on how to keep them away from the flowers.
    a fence would probably do it, but its only a small bed,would it be overkill to do that... ?


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    #2
    Mr.Applepie
    Registered Users Posts: 2,079 ✭✭✭Mr.Applepie


    you need to snare the rabbit and then .... http://www.greatfood.ie/item_display.asp?cde=2&id=907

    Sorry I couldn't be more help


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    planetX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭planetX


    Switch to growing plants they don't like:D


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    #4
    lottpaul
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭lottpaul


    There is no easy way -- rabbits and your flowers won't mix.
    As planetX says, switch to non rabbit friendly plants.
    To keep them out a fence needs to be continuous and buried at least 10cm or so into the ground, with the bottom part twisted outwards so that when they dig they encounter the wire.
    A small terrier/ferret/or similar would be very effective too. :)

    Rabbits are a nuisance in a garden. You will have to decide which you want: :( bugs bunny or floral beauties


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    planetX
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭planetX


    try this

    http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?PID=209


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