David Hare-Scott wrote:
Tom N wrote:
Tom N wrote:

Apart from the fruit trees planted in the ground, I also have berries
bushes and an apple in pots. I have made a wire cage to keep out the
assorted buggers. Works well. Bit expensive for 40 trees though.

The $^#% rat found some way to get inside the cage last night and
nibbled a couple of apples. Spent a while today applying some more
wire clips and chookwire to hopefully keep the bugger out.

Having excluded them from the fruit trees now the satin bower birds are
eating my tomatos. I may have to net them too!

David

Remember a few years ago when someone got rid of her brush turkeys by
leaving a few lengths of garden hose lying around ('snakes')?

I wonder whether a cutout shape of an eagle might work to keep marauding
birds away. You could cut it out of fridge carton material and hang it
from a tree or fencepost. I'm only half joking. It *could* work...
y'never know until you try!

OR

What about a scarecrow??? Now *that* would add a talking point to your
garden! ;-D

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Trish Brown {|:-}

Newcastle, NSW, Australia