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"limey" wrote in message ... Well, I think I've lost heart for gardening, after trying at this house. I'm feeling the same way, but I'm in the desert and the culprits destroying my plants are woodrats, mice and burros. If you think a deer is hard to move, try moving a stubborn ass! A clever woodrat has even taken to building a nest in the engine compartment of my truck - complete with gallons of mesquite beans, cactus pieces, thorny sticks and burro dung. I clean it all out and park the truck in a different place and the little critter manages to find it and start all over again. It has so far eluded the traps forcing us to put out poison tonight before any more damage is done to the engine. In the meantime, the cactus and newly planted trees are surrounded by wire cages. *sigh* Karen |
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from "limey" contains these words: Well, I think I've lost heart for gardening, after trying at this house. Squirrels and birds stripped the peach and apple trees. Squirrels also attacked the tomatoes. The deer this year are really bad. First, in the spring they ate my lilies. Then, during the season they stripped the tomato vines and/or ate the tomatoes. They then went to work on the cucumbers. After that, they ate the rhubarb leaves (I hope they got belly aches), but left the decimated stalks. At lunchtime today, I watched a doe and her fawn eat the hydrangea vegetation, then the peony leaves, then they started on the azaleas in the back yard. I tried to shoo them off but they must have moved at least 12 inches then stared at me. Next, I suppose, they will be destroying the foundation plants. Give me a break. I feel your pain, Dora. It's outrageous that gangs of criminal species roam around our planet vandalising it, as if they were homo sapiens. My advice is to move to a penthouse apartment in the city. No more deer jumping on the balcony, and any passing birds will feel dizzy from traffic fumes, fall into the road and get crushed by traffic. Janet |
"limey" wrote in message
... Well, I think I've lost heart for gardening, after trying at this house. Squirrels and birds stripped the peach and apple trees. Squirrels also attacked the tomatoes. The deer this year are really bad. First, in the spring they ate my lilies. Then, during the season they stripped the tomato vines and/or ate the tomatoes. They then went to work on the cucumbers. After that, they ate the rhubarb leaves (I hope they got belly aches), but left the decimated stalks. At lunchtime today, I watched a doe and her fawn eat the hydrangea vegetation, then the peony leaves, then they started on the azaleas in the back yard. I tried to shoo them off but they must have moved at least 12 inches then stared at me. Next, I suppose, they will be destroying the foundation plants. Give me a break. Dora Do you know anyone who hunts deer with a bow and arrow? Seriously. |
"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message from "limey" : Well, I think I've lost heart for gardening, after trying at this house. Squirrels and birds stripped the peach and apple trees. Squirrels also attacked the tomatoes. The deer this year are really bad. First, in the spring they ate my lilies. Then, during the season they stripped the tomato vines and/or ate the tomatoes. They then went to work on the cucumbers. After that, they ate the rhubarb leaves (I hope they got belly aches), but left the decimated stalks. At lunchtime today, I watched a doe and her fawn eat the hydrangea vegetation, then the peony leaves, then they started on the azaleas in the back yard. I tried to shoo them off but they must have moved at least 12 inches then stared at me. Next, I suppose, they will be destroying the foundation plants. Give me a break. I feel your pain, Dora. It's outrageous that gangs of criminal species roam around our planet vandalising it, as if they were homo sapiens. My advice is to move to a penthouse apartment in the city. No more deer jumping on the balcony, and any passing birds will feel dizzy from traffic fumes, fall into the road and get crushed by traffic. Janet I know, I know - we're encroaching on their habitat more and more. However, deer aren't controlled in this area to any great extent, are multiplying fast and are proving a real hazard on the roads. We're lucky, I suppose - at least they're not hungry bears in the yard. I'm just hungry for my own vegetables, though, and fences aren't allowed here. Dora |
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............and fences aren't allowed here. why ? |
"bigjon" wrote in message ... limey decided to add: ...........and fences aren't allowed here. why ? The homeowners association has very restrictive covenants. |
Me, but not the ones in my back yard. Candidly, I would but wife will
not have it. Local rules for county are that you cannot hunt within 200 yds of an occupied dwelling. Bow is effective as a firearm but will seldom down them immediately unless hit in spine. Otherwise you have to be skilled in blood trailing. Also takes considerable practice to become good shot. |
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"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message from "limey" : Well, I think I've lost heart for gardening, after trying at this house. Squirrels and birds stripped the peach and apple trees. Squirrels also attacked the tomatoes. The deer this year are really bad. First, in the spring they ate my lilies. Then, during the season they stripped the tomato vines and/or ate the tomatoes. They then went to work on the cucumbers. After that, they ate the rhubarb leaves (I hope they got belly aches), but left the decimated stalks. At lunchtime today, I watched a doe and her fawn eat the hydrangea vegetation, then the peony leaves, then they started on the azaleas in the back yard. I tried to shoo them off but they must have moved at least 12 inches then stared at me. Next, I suppose, they will be destroying the foundation plants. Give me a break. I feel your pain, Dora. It's outrageous that gangs of criminal species roam around our planet vandalising it, as if they were homo sapiens. My advice is to move to a penthouse apartment in the city. No more deer jumping on the balcony, and any passing birds will feel dizzy from traffic fumes, fall into the road and get crushed by traffic. Janet I know, I know - we're encroaching on their habitat more and more. However, deer aren't controlled in this area to any great extent, are multiplying fast and are proving a real hazard on the roads. We're lucky, I suppose - at least they're not hungry bears in the yard. I'm just hungry for my own vegetables, though, and fences aren't allowed here. Dora How do you keep your children/grandchildren and the dog in the yard? Why would anyone want to live where you are? No fences? That is just crazy. -- Travis in Shoreline Washington |
On Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:30:31 GMT, "Travis"
wrote: Why would anyone want to live where you are? No fences? That is just crazy. Yes, you must have fences ! And locks. Lotsa locks ! And an alarm system on your house and car and motorcycle is you have one. Don't forget the John Deere lawn mower. And every kid over the age of 8 gets a cell phone. Before 8 they should have LoJack implants . Don't forget Fido and Paws. They both absoluitely must have LoJacs tracking shock collars. JD Right up the road from Jacks place. In a town of 600 with a single P/T policeman. Where I can leave my saw out by the mailbox for days without worry. |
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"bigjon" wrote in message ... limey decided to add: ...........and fences aren't allowed here. why ? The homeowners association has very restrictive covenants. ok, so move or alter things.... Something here may help more than a shotgun (presumably also frowned upon) http://www.plantskydd.com/ - repel deer http://www.pestproducts.com/birdx/BXquadblaster.htm - repel rodents/birds http://www.pestproducts.com/scare.htm - scare loads of critters http://www.bugs2020.com/ - repel bugs, spiders, ants, mice, insects, moles, raccoons, skunk, possum, just about everything!! |
"Doug Kanter" wrote Do you know anyone who hunts deer with a bow and arrow? Seriously. No, but even if I did the wildlife restrictions wouldn't allow it so close to houses. Dora |
"Frank" wrote in message ups.com... Me, but not the ones in my back yard. Candidly, I would but wife will not have it. Local rules for county are that you cannot hunt within 200 yds of an occupied dwelling. Bow is effective as a firearm but will seldom down them immediately unless hit in spine. Otherwise you have to be skilled in blood trailing. Also takes considerable practice to become good shot. Right - can't hunt close to dwellings. But, at least the bow & arrow are silent. And, I have a friend who has been practicing head shots quite successfully. The guy is scary. I know, however, that this is totally uncommon. |
"bigjon" wrote in message limey decided to add: ...........and fences aren't allowed here. why ? The homeowners association has very restrictive covenants. ok, so move or alter things.... Something here may help more than a shotgun (presumably also frowned upon) http://www.plantskydd.com/ - repel deer http://www.pestproducts.com/birdx/BXquadblaster.htm - repel rodents/birds http://www.pestproducts.com/scare.htm - scare loads of critters http://www.bugs2020.com/ - repel bugs, spiders, ants, mice, insects, moles, raccoons, skunk, possum, just about everything!! Well, in spite of it all we don't want to move. Thanks for your links to repellents and I think that's the way we'll have to go. I've also read that planting marigolds around the crops will deter them (can't say I blame them - I don't like the smell either). This problem became much worse when the neighbor across the road put down a salt lick, so the deer were attracted to our yard on their way to the salt. Their habits are extremely hard to break. Dora |
"limey" wrote in message news:aUhVe.3114$HP6.2289@trnddc06... "Doug Kanter" wrote Do you know anyone who hunts deer with a bow and arrow? Seriously. No, but even if I did the wildlife restrictions wouldn't allow it so close to houses. Dora Deer? What deer? I haven't seen a deer. Hint: Don't they forage in your area when the sun's barely up? |
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