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There is a rabbit in my aunts garden in Thurso.
A bog standard brown wild bunny.
That is eating all her plants.
So anyone with a couple of working ferrets/polecats etc willing to remove it?
Tried a jack russel...
A snare...
Dont think rifles would be a good idea in town!
Going to price up a couple of traps but that leaves the problem of what to do with it ...where do you take it to let it go?
It hides under her shed or the nextdoor neibours shed and doesnt come out if it hears any noise..
So need to flush it out and get rid somehow!
John Little
02-Jul-10, 10:48
Sprinkle curry powder or cat pepper (from pet shop) round where the plants are that you wish to protect.....
Tried all the protecting plant things
chicken wire round the pots and hot chilli powder etc..
now just want shot of the rabbit.
Its being destructive digging as well!
And yes we know thats what rabbits do ....
I have 2 pet ones myself.
John Little
02-Jul-10, 11:01
She might try the council;
http://www.highland.gov.uk/FJ_CMS/Templates/Standard.aspx?NRMODE=Published&NRNODEGUID=%7bC3ACE9AA-EF10-4AC7-9A7B-8B36CBF93ECC%7d&NRORIGINALURL=%2fyourenvironment%2fanimalsandpestc ontrol%2fcommunityworkscontacts%2ehtm&NRCACHEHINT=Guest#caith
Does not say rabbits - but they might do it.
We have rabbits too - lots of chicken wire round plants.
I want a pair of Jacks - they should do the trick.
Bobinovich
02-Jul-10, 11:52
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There you go John, don't say I'm not good to you...[lol]
Not a joking matter.
The destruction the rabbit is causing in her garden is really getting to her!
The Angel Of Death
02-Jul-10, 12:42
Landmines by the flower patch ? ;)
Here (http://www.pesthelp.co.uk/weshop/Foxes___Rabbits.asp)are some humane ways of dealing with your problem
Shabbychic
02-Jul-10, 13:04
What about something like this (http://www.choiceful.com/choiceful-id-17813-Growing-Success-Wild-Animal-Repellent-100g.html). Other things I have heard of are laying canes down between the rows of plants, and last but not least, get your hubbie to urinate about the garden, :eek: especially about the shed where the rabbit lives. Get him and his mates round, give them a crate of beer, then shut your eyes. ;)
It's worth trying things like these rather than killing the wee soul. Let's face it, it's found a free lunch, and only trying to survive.:D
I though Kathryn had sorted your aunty's garden? Or was that another garden with rabbits? I'm confuddled lol. If it isn't the same garden ask Kathryn - Holly will have it sorted in a jiffy :)
Not a joking matter.
The destruction the rabbit is causing in her garden is really getting to her!
what a fuss over nothinbg
Here (http://www.pesthelp.co.uk/weshop/Foxes___Rabbits.asp)are some humane ways of dealing with your problem
well suggested anfield. the trap will work and then the bunny can be released back to the wild
Holly missed it by millimetres!
annthracks
02-Jul-10, 18:34
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Yes permanent removal would be best!
Anyone able to remove/catch/kill the vermin.
Dont care how as long as its legal and quick.
overthewallandfaraway
02-Jul-10, 20:33
Mebbe your aunty should move!
Only reply if you can remove the rabbit!
overthewallandfaraway
02-Jul-10, 21:21
Perhaps she should remove the batteries! ;)
Perhaps she should remove the batteries! ;)
I don't think you're taking this seriously, what if it were your garden eh? I bet you live in a flat somewhere, completely unaware of the rabbit infestation issues people suffer.
To the OP, I suggest you advertise a bunny cinema viewing of "Watership Down", don't charge too much for the carrot ice cream though as thay would be greedy and may put them off attending.....just as they're crying their little bunny tears at the end get the double barrell out.
overthewallandfaraway
02-Jul-10, 21:42
I don't think you're taking this seriously, what if it were your garden eh? I bet you live in a flat somewhere, completely unaware of the rabbit infestation issues people suffer.
To the OP, I suggest you advertise a bunny cinema viewing of "Watership Down", don't charge too much for the carrot ice cream though as thay would be greedy and may put them off attending.....just as they're crying their little bunny tears at the end get the double barrell out.
Carrot Ice Cream......... Made by Heston Blumenthal I presume?
And which cinema would this be shown at.........Altnabreac?
John Little
02-Jul-10, 21:45
I believe that Bhoy has made a good suggestion. Place bait in the middle of the lawn - wait and shoot.
End of problem
I am thinking of doing it myself.
What bait would a rabbit take...?
John Little
03-Jul-10, 08:28
Well iceberg lettuce,cucumber and acarrot might do. You could get a humane trap and let it go out on the Moor. We have done that though tis not lawful in england. Trap costs about £12 on the net.
ywindythesecond
03-Jul-10, 08:53
Talk nicely to it and ask it to give up its evil ways
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2057/rabbitchat.jpg
:eek: thought you were all wanting rid of me there for a second! x
DeHaviLand
03-Jul-10, 10:01
:eek: thought you were all wanting rid of me there for a second! x
Not all, tho I'd steer clear of anyone elses garden for a while!
ere Windy, have you knicked our Bunny?
Arrived in April, disappeared a couple of weeks ago
Not all, tho I'd steer clear of anyone elses garden for a while!
I will stay in my burrow for a while then to be on the safe side lol x
Think I have the loan of a trap now!
Hopefully we will see it trapped soon as it has caused enough damage!
Tubthumper
03-Jul-10, 14:21
Please don't unload it around people's homes! Compassionate folk do it humanely and dump the bunnies out our way, so that I have to catch 'em and bop 'em on the head. :confused
riggerboy
03-Jul-10, 17:55
here dinna be bruisin the critter i`ll have it for some stew mmmm lovelyjubbly, try to catch its pal, am needin new slippers ana.
riggerboy
03-Jul-10, 17:56
Talk nicely to it and ask it to give up its evil ways
http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/2057/rabbitchat.jpg
omg santa fell over and instead o seein birdies hes seeing bunny rabbits, hope hes better afore xmas,,,,,
Seriously tempted to do the bopping it on the head myself after it has been caught in the humane trap...
The humane trap is getting deployed only to save any local cats.
Not for the rabbits benefit!
The pest would only try and make his way back anyway!
Might as well end up in the pot.
Only reply if you can remove the rabbit!
Why?
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Hi Dadie, is there no way you could catch him with a blanket or fishing net then take him somewhere else and let him go? If I was nearby I'd do it for you.
John Little
04-Jul-10, 11:17
Why?
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Uh - because that's the purpose of the thread?
Here (http://www.pesthelp.co.uk/weshop/Foxes___Rabbits.asp)are some humane ways of dealing with your problem
(from Anfields link)
"Our sonic fox repeller will deter and stop problem foxes and our Pest Stop outdoor electronic, ultra sonic pest repeller will deter and get rid of not only foxes but it also will repel and stop other nuisance garden animal pests such as feral cats, feral dogs, squirrels, burrowing badgers, deer, burrowing rabbits and rats. "
Might be a wee bit off thread, but is there any deterrent (those above don't work) on sheep? with Common Grazing sheep, we have to keep our gate closed [ok I know get a cattle grid - seen the price of 'em] but a bleeding nuisance always to have to stop the car, get out, drive through, stop, get out and close gate - drive on.. we tried sonic repellers - the blinking things just rubbed themselves on it.. :confused
(from Anfields link)
"Our sonic fox repeller will deter and stop problem foxes and our Pest Stop outdoor electronic, ultra sonic pest repeller will deter and get rid of not only foxes but it also will repel and stop other nuisance garden animal pests such as feral cats, feral dogs, squirrels, burrowing badgers, deer, burrowing rabbits and rats. "
Might be a wee bit off thread, but is there any deterrent (those above don't work) on sheep? with Common Grazing sheep, we have to keep our gate closed [ok I know get a cattle grid - seen the price of 'em] but a bleeding nuisance always to have to stop the car, get out, drive through, stop, get out and close gate - drive on.. we tried sonic repellers - the blinking things just rubbed themselves on it.. :confused
Get a fox, they eat sheep apparently, oh, and small children :roll:
(from Anfields link)
"Our sonic fox repeller will deter and stop problem foxes and our Pest Stop outdoor electronic, ultra sonic pest repeller will deter and get rid of not only foxes but it also will repel and stop other nuisance garden animal pests such as feral cats, feral dogs, squirrels, burrowing badgers, deer, burrowing rabbits and rats. "
They're awful things :( They're great in that they keep foxes away but they also affect cats, dogs and birds :( Oh and children! Not so good if you have neighbours with kids and a dog...
They use them in city centres at night to stop teens congregating. Teens can still hear them but us adults' hearing has deteriorated to the point we can't any more.
So if your aunt wants to keep away all wildlife, including the nice ones, tell her to get one - but be prepared for complaints from the neighbourhood kids lol
Shabbychic
04-Jul-10, 14:00
Seriously tempted to do the bopping it on the head myself after it has been caught in the humane trap...
The humane trap is getting deployed only to save any local cats.
Not for the rabbits benefit!
The pest would only try and make his way back anyway!
Might as well end up in the pot.
I really don't understand how you can have 2 rabbits as pets, and yet you appear to hate this wild one with a vengeance. So what happens if one day one of your pet rabbits escapes and starts eating stuff in your garden? Will it suddenly become a pest and vermin too?
This rabbit doesn't have the luxury of a nice, comfy hutch and food supplied on demand. It has to get out there and find it's food to survive. I know it can be a nuisance, but try and see it for what it is, and maybe show it a wee bit of humanity.
I really don't understand how you can have 2 rabbits as pets, and yet you appear to hate this wild one with a vengeance. So what happens if one day one of your pet rabbits escapes and starts eating stuff in your garden? Will it suddenly become a pest and vermin too?
This rabbit doesn't have the luxury of a nice, comfy hutch and food supplied on demand. It has to get out there and find it's food to survive. I know it can be a nuisance, but try and see it for what it is, and maybe show it a wee bit of humanity.
My sentiments too. I have bunnies and wild ones are just the same in my eyes. I've also had problems with them eating plants but I prefer to try and catch them and re-locate if possible, that and extensive bunny proofing of walls etc.
Margaret M.
04-Jul-10, 15:31
I really don't understand how you can have 2 rabbits as pets, and yet you appear to hate this wild one with a vengeance. So what happens if one day one of your pet rabbits escapes and starts eating stuff in your garden? Will it suddenly become a pest and vermin too?
This rabbit doesn't have the luxury of a nice, comfy hutch and food supplied on demand. It has to get out there and find it's food to survive. I know it can be a nuisance, but try and see it for what it is, and maybe show it a wee bit of humanity.
I so agree. The wee thing nibbled on some plants it's not like it is gnawing on the foundation of your aunt's house. I hope you will just relocate it away from houses and let it be. I share my plants with rabbits and deer all the time and the garden still looks fine. Gerber daises and bee balm with no petals are not the prettiest but to me it's worth it just to catch a glimpse of the culprits every now and then.
I really don't understand how you can have 2 rabbits as pets, and yet you appear to hate this wild one with a vengeance.
I have bunnies and wild ones are just the same in my eyes.
I have had rabbits in the past - house rabbits too (ones I used to take for walks with a halter and lead). But pet rabbits are a completely different thing - pet rabbits are for cuddling, wild rabbits are the pot mmmm.
I've hand reared wild orphan rabbits when I worked in a vets for work experience - there is nothing tame about them. They are wild and always will be. Cute yes, like pet rabbits, no :(
Shabbychic
04-Jul-10, 16:55
I have had rabbits in the past - house rabbits too (ones I used to take for walks with a halter and lead). But pet rabbits are a completely different thing - pet rabbits are for cuddling, wild rabbits are the pot mmmm.
I've hand reared wild orphan rabbits when I worked in a vets for work experience - there is nothing tame about them. They are wild and always will be. Cute yes, like pet rabbits, no :(
Of course wild rabbits are "wild". I used to breed and show rabbits, and I have always treated wild ones with respect. I have a team of feral cats I feed and they are very wild, but that doesn't make me hate them, or look at them differently. They are still cats.
If all you see pet rabbits for, are cuddling, I suggest you get a nice teddy bear. Animal lovers, love and respect animals whether wild or not, and shouldn't look on them as cuddly toys. Animals are not just there to be dominated and used as you see fit.
I can see what the rabbit is....vermin!
Its in the wrong place.
Its causing damage.
Its stripped the bark of a tree, eaten loads of plants and is digging under the shed and chewing the wood.
Would you be so up in arms if I said it was a RAT instead of a rabbit?
My pet rabbits are kept in their hutch or out in their run or are in the house supervised they dont have the chance to be loose in the garden but if they ever escape it doesnt matter too much as my own garden is just grass no real plants to speak of..and they belong to my little girls who love them, but, its me that looks after them.
I can see what the rabbit is....vermin!
Its in the wrong place.
Its causing damage.
Its stripped the bark of a tree, eaten loads of plants and is digging under the shed and chewing the wood.
Would you be so up in arms if I said it was a RAT instead of a rabbit?
This "rabbit" sounds like the 7 foot tall one called Frank that was featured in Donnie Darko
People who respect animals WOULD be up in arms whether it was a fluffy rabbit or a rat that you want to blast to kingdom come
teenybash
04-Jul-10, 19:27
I can see what the rabbit is....vermin!
Its in the wrong place.
Its causing damage.
Its stripped the bark of a tree, eaten loads of plants and is digging under the shed and chewing the wood.
Would you be so up in arms if I said it was a RAT instead of a rabbit?
My pet rabbits are kept in their hutch or out in their run or are in the house supervised they dont have the chance to be loose in the garden but if they ever escape it doesnt matter too much as my own garden is just grass no real plants to speak of..and they belong to my little girls who love them, but, its me that looks after them.
No, the rabbit is not in the wrong place...it is we who have invaded their environment, causing untold damage to their habitat. Isn't a good job the wild creatures cannot wield a rifle, as we do and have done much more damage to them than they can ever do to us......[disgust]
If you catch it release it down at Thurso East or up the river, there are plenty of wild rabbits in those areas.
Re:Might be a wee bit off thread, but is there any deterrent (those above don't work) on sheep? with Common Grazing sheep, we have to keep our gate closed [ok I know get a cattle grid - seen the price of 'em] but a bleeding nuisance always to have to stop the car, get out, drive through, stop, get out and close gate - drive on.. we tried sonic repellers - the blinking things just rubbed themselves on it..
I have a vuvuzela which I bought for the footie--it is very effective on sheep
I have had rabbits in the past - house rabbits too (ones I used to take for walks with a halter and lead). But pet rabbits are a completely different thing - pet rabbits are for cuddling, wild rabbits are the pot mmmm.
I've hand reared wild orphan rabbits when I worked in a vets for work experience - there is nothing tame about them. They are wild and always will be. Cute yes, like pet rabbits, no :(
I just regard all animals as equal whether they are pets or not. I don't even like killing a fly.
I can see what the rabbit is....vermin!
Its in the wrong place.
Its causing damage.
Its stripped the bark of a tree, eaten loads of plants and is digging under the shed and chewing the wood.
Would you be so up in arms if I said it was a RAT instead of a rabbit?
My pet rabbits are kept in their hutch or out in their run or are in the house supervised they dont have the chance to be loose in the garden but if they ever escape it doesnt matter too much as my own garden is just grass no real plants to speak of..and they belong to my little girls who love them, but, its me that looks after them.
i think youre having us all on. a sort of wild rabbit chase
The only real answer is to rise upwards and nuke them from space.
Dont agree at all. As all animals are equal and deserve the same respect, its no diffrence at all.
The other thing is Wild rabbits can be made tame, pet rabbits didnt just fall from the sky they came from wild like all the animals we have do, I have had pet rabbits and they can be alot more fierce than one you ctch from the wild. I have scars on my stomach to prove that :eek:
I have had rabbits in the past - house rabbits too (ones I used to take for walks with a halter and lead). But pet rabbits are a completely different thing - pet rabbits are for cuddling, wild rabbits are the pot mmmm.
I've hand reared wild orphan rabbits when I worked in a vets for work experience - there is nothing tame about them. They are wild and always will be. Cute yes, like pet rabbits, no :(
Dont agree at all. As all animals are equal and deserve the same respect, its no diffrence at all.
The other thing is Wild rabbits can be made tame, pet rabbits didnt just fall from the sky they came from wild like all the animals we have do, I have had pet rabbits and they can be alot more fierce than one you ctch from the wild. I have scars on my stomach to prove that :eek:
Remember the Rabbit from Monty Python and tha Holy Grail? :eek:
He will be treated with respect.
A quick clean kill...then skinned and cooked probably slow roasted with a couple of onions, carrots, garlic, juniper berries lightly crushed, black peppercorns and a good slug of red wine!
Its a good quality lean meat... should have it on the weight watchers or scottish slimmer plans!
Used to see rabbits hanging up in the butchers...just dont see them now..sometimes you see a wee notice saying they have them for sale and thats it!
The other thing is Wild rabbits can be made tame, pet rabbits didnt just fall from the sky they came from wild like all the animals we have do,
Having hand rearer several wild bunnies I have found this isn't the case. Pet rabbits have be selected over time from wild rabbits that were tame. This is an anomaly in wild rabbits, not the norm.
A quick clean kill...then skinned and cooked probably slow roasted with a couple of onions, carrots, garlic, juniper berries lightly crushed, black peppercorns and a good slug of red wine!
Mmmm!!!
Here's one of mine - saddle of rabbit (roadkill courtesy of your sister lol) wrapped in pancetta, served with parsnip french fries, carrots, a pea and beetroot puree with a madeira glaze. Was luffly!
Cinders392
05-Jul-10, 11:06
No, the rabbit is not in the wrong place...it is we who have invaded their environment, causing untold damage to their habitat. Isn't a good job the wild creatures cannot wield a rifle, as we do and have done much more damage to them than they can ever do to us......[disgust]
Well said!!!
We all exsist in a 'balanced' cycle, each species plays its part in the biosphere, removing one species of course has a knock on effect to many others.
We are knowledgeable enough to know that the human species has thrown things out of balance, I guess thats just in our nature
John Little
05-Jul-10, 11:54
Is it worth considering that there were no rabbits in Britain until they were introduced here in Roman times? They were not natural to Britain but were introduced for fur and food.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/pets/rabbits.shtml
So for them it's a case of them being introduced into our environment.... rather like the red squirrel.
So Dadie - Rabbit casserole!
Grey squirrel was the introduced one!
And it is wiping out the native reds!
Shabbychic
05-Jul-10, 12:18
Is it worth considering that there were no rabbits in Britain until they were introduced here in Roman times? They were not natural to Britain but were introduced for fur and food.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/pets/rabbits.shtml
So for them it's a case of them being introduced into our environment.... rather like the red squirrel.
So Dadie - Rabbit casserole!
Actually, rabbit remains have been found in Sussex and Kent, dating back half a million years. :)
Actually, rabbit remains have been found in Sussex and Kent, dating back half a million years. :)
Ah true but they are believed to have died out in the ice age (as there have been no bones found between the two dates) only to be reintroduced later by the Romans. incidentally in the dig you are talking about the remains of elephants were also found - yet we wouldn't describe them as native to the UK.
John Little
05-Jul-10, 12:34
Actually, rabbit remains have been found in Sussex and Kent, dating back half a million years. :)
That's even worse!
Nature removed them.
And we brought them back!
So if rabbits are against nature we should nuke them all!
Shabbychic
05-Jul-10, 12:47
Ah true but they are believed to have died out in the ice age (as there have been no bones found between the two dates) only to be reintroduced later by the Romans. incidentally in the dig you are talking about the remains of elephants were also found - yet we wouldn't describe them as native to the UK.
....and spotted hyenas, rhinos, lions and bison to name but a few. They may not be here now, but they were here.:)
Maybe it's just as well they've gone. Can you imagine the mess they would make in the garden. It would be "come back rabbits, all is forgiven". ;)
That's even worse!
Nature removed them.
And we brought them back!
So if rabbits are against nature we should nuke them all!
As they said in The Life of Brian..."What have the Romans ever done for us?". Well now you know. :)
Well at least a lion would keep everything else in check
would not be a rabbit problem then!
... dont think nextdoors puss would be sticking around though:lol:
And I wouldnt like to get on the wrong side of it!
If your wanting rid of the rabbit why does it have to be dead? I know for a fact it could be caught and taken somewhere else and let go again because I know animal loving gardeners who have done it.
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