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along the lines of dm's squirrel problem, I've got quite the problem with rabbits in the backyard. seems as if they are starting to burrow in the yard now which only means there are more on the way. any suggestions on how to get rid of them in a humane fashion? we've already lined the backyard with chicken wire, but they still find ways to get in.
any suggestions would be appreciated.
Dude
Try squirrel wire.
This in no way solve's HIS problem, only DM's problem. You my friend, need rabbit wire.Quote:
Originally posted by Alex P. Keaton
Try squirrel wire.
Squirrel wire is cheaper and deadlier.
Damn it, damn it, damn it.
Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Carry on then, squirrel wire it is.Quote:
Originally posted by Alex P. Keaton
Squirrel wire is cheaper and deadlier.
Damn it, damn it, damn it.
Thank goodness you added the "NSR" to your thread title. "Humane way of getting rid of rabbits" had me thinking all about skiing (actually snowboarding...)
:D :D
I've posted this one before but
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You'll have rabbit stew.
Yeah, but it won't taste very good, I don't like the taste of little lead balls.Quote:
Originally posted by Sublime
You'll have rabbit stew.
.20 oz plastic BB's. It'll just pelt them to death. :cool:
Flood 'em out.
That's gophers
get a chicken.
Import a few dingos. I'm sure the Aussies would love to ship out a couple or more.
Aussie accent " a dingo ayt my bayby!!!" Aussie accent
Get a dog or cat
Get a pellet gun (not a .177 gun but a bigger one)
Make one of those wiley coyote traps with a bent over tree that then flings the rabbits across the neighborhood, modern art
If anyone has a humane or inhumane way of getting rid o moles in the yard, let me know the little fcker has tore the livin' snot out of my landscaping.
Spade -> Head.Quote:
Originally posted by INDY GS
If anyone has a humane or inhumane way of getting rid o moles in the yard, let me know the little fcker has tore the livin' snot out of my landscaping.
edg
Get your own rabbit. Preferably a real nasty male. We used to have one when we were kids that would chase anything out of the yard, cats, dogs, squirrels. Kind of a guard rabbit if you will. Get him fixed of course.
.22LR, .223, or for a challenge, blow gun
"A rabbit? What does he do, nibble your bum?"Quote:
Originally posted by JR
Kind of a guard rabbit if you will.
we've had two dogs in the yard up until last summer, since then we've had an infant in the house and had to give the dogs away, hence why the problem is more noticeable this year than in years past.
other than trenching the perimeter of the yard and getting a fence that has a finer mesh than chicken wire, I think we are just going to have to deal with it.
I appreciate all the suggestions, if we find a way to get rid of them, I will definitely share.
my idea was to shoot 'em and then chop their heads off and then stake them along the fence. housemate didn't think that would go over too well w/ the neighbor kids.
Dude
"I'm warnin' you!"Quote:
Originally posted by iceman
"A rabbit? What does he do, nibble your bum?"
A time for Brother Maynard, if there ever was one.
edit: grrrr beat me to it - with a fancy VISUAL, no less! :p
I happen to have a few rabbits in my clover-rich back yard.
My kids love them. They're nice little props. Anyway, last summer it got sort of dicey.
My daughter and I were coming out into the yard to play. I'm in front of her.
As I near the garage, I notice a disturbing sight. On the chain link fence lining my neighbor's back yard, I see one of the rabbits, gutted,
body split wide open, dangling with the head stuck on top of one of the fence posts.
I quickly herded the girl back inside before she saw the sight and was able to dislodge the carcass into the bushes. As I went back in the house, I noticed a hawk come out of the trees, land on the fence looking for it's half eaten meal.
So, you could always get a hawk?
Opium soaked carrots? You'd better get a bunch of little couches and chinese hats and robes too.
Aiiight - two snaps and a wiggle - that was funny! :D :D :DQuote:
Originally posted by Buster Highmen
Opium soaked carrots? You'd better get a bunch of little couches and chinese hats and robes too.
Please: Don't do that.Quote:
Originally posted by Tippster
two snaps and a wiggle
Seriously. I got a bad visual off that one.Quote:
Originally posted by phUnk
Please: Don't do that.
Actually the one we had was a vicious, biting, clawing ball of fur. One nasty rabbit.Quote:
Originally posted by iceman
"A rabbit? What does he do, nibble your bum?"
and I am not left-handed!!Quote:
Originally posted by iceman
Seriously. I got a bad visual off that one.
Blood meal might just work on keeping them out, then we'll have to work on the ones that have found their home in the garden. Thanks for the suggestion.Quote:
Originally posted by Bullet
Blood meal. My neighbor lines his yard with it. Now all the bunnies come to mine. I'm buying a bag of the stuff tomorrow.
BTW - Ohio State SUCKS! So glad to be out of that state. It was like being released from a 5 year prison sentence.
(BS OSU 1988)
As far as OSU goes, I owe my life to the medical center there. I also spent many of years there between living in Columbus and then going to school there. There is no going back though, only for games and to visit friends and family.
Dude
Its worked for my wife . kept those jack rabbits away from our plants. By the way jack rabbits are way cooler than rabbits kinda ugly but way cooler.Quote:
Originally posted by Bullet
Blood meal. My neighbor lines his yard with it. Now all the bunnies come to mine. I'm buying a bag of the stuff tomorrow.
(BS OSU 1988)