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Rabbit Fence
On 09/12/2016 09:36, Derek wrote:
On Thu, 8 Dec 2016 18:08:38 +0000, David Hill wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, How big is the plot? Approximate 2.5 acres, but we will only be protecting a quarter of that at this time. We can see we need a barrier, which is sunk into the ground, but the height we are not sure of. Another problem, is putting large posts in very fine river loam, as its like putting a stake into a bag of compost, goes in very very easy, comes out even easier. (but the soil is great for growing stuff in) I am surprised that no one has said Electric rabbit netting, It is more expensive initially but you can often get hold of second hand or refurbished units and you can always get an extra roll of netting if you want to enlarge the area you are protecting. You don't have to dig in any netting or hammer in posts. It is quick and easy to install. I have had mine now for 5 years and it not only keeps out the rabbits but also foxes, badgers and any other animal that wants to wander over your plot. With wire netting, if a badger decides it wants to get in , say for your sweet corn then you can say good bye to a stretch of your netting. Have a look at a few sites on Google (other browsers are available) http://www.electricfencing.co.uk/electricnetting.asp David @ a rain free side of Swansea Bay |
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Rabbit Fence
On Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:52:06 +0000, David Hill
wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, I am surprised that no one has said Electric rabbit netting, It is more expensive initially Lovely idea, but 200yds would be £700 which is too expensive, a possible wish for the (far) future. |
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On 12/12/2016 07:10, Derek wrote:
On Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:52:06 +0000, David Hill wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, I am surprised that no one has said Electric rabbit netting, It is more expensive initially Lovely idea, but 200yds would be £700 which is too expensive, a possible wish for the (far) future. You didn't shop around at all did you? Try http://www.ukcountrystore.co.uk/acat...All%20Products |
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On Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:56:22 +0000, David Hill wrote:
On 12/12/2016 07:10, Derek wrote: On Sun, 11 Dec 2016 11:52:06 +0000, David Hill wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, I am surprised that no one has said Electric rabbit netting, It is more expensive initially Lovely idea, but 200yds would be £700 which is too expensive, a possible wish for the (far) future. You didn't shop around at all did you? Try http://www.ukcountrystore.co.uk/acat...-Netting.html? utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=teclan %20SC%20 (Bing)&utm_term=1103400272905&utm_content=All%20Pr oducts Which gives the cost of the initial kit as £162 plus £75 for each additional 50m length so just about half the price. |
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On Mon, 12 Dec 2016 11:09:31 -0000, Janet wrote:
Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, I am surprised that no one has said Electric rabbit netting, It is more expensive initially Lovely idea, but 200yds would be £700 which is too expensive, a possible wish for the (far) future. Sorry thought I had explained in an earlier post. We are in a field in the middle of nowhere, 300 yds from any road/building, without water or electricity. The £700 was looking at a solar panal big enough to charge a bank of batterys. The link is cheaper than I found, but not by much, as 4 Lenths of netting £300 2 Energisers £160 1 solar panal £215 Janets idea of the 'L' shaped chicken wire is the best for us, as 200 yards, we are looking at spending under £200, which we don't have at the moment, but santa may just call Thanks ' ' ' Dereks Fuchsia site http://lincolnfuchsiasociety.info/ Lincolnshire Growing plot https://www.facebook.com/Worth-Unlim...4577250648362/ |
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Rabbit Fence
On Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:51:53 +0000, Derek
wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, chances are by next year they would have multiplyed, so we need to stop them eating our vegetables, how high and how deep does our fence need to be, Bearing in mind we are a charity helping vunderble young adults, whats a cheap way of keeping the bunnies out. Get a cat! There are times in the year (when they are breeding) when I hardly need to feed one of mine he's so good at catching rabbits. On a different track I had a pet rabbit as a child. One night he dug his way out of his run and decimated the lettuce I had been growing. He didn't stay long after that! The point is, you need to bury the fence into the soil as well as having it above the soil. |
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On Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:51:20 +0000, Graham Harrison
wrote: Here on the 'Growing Plot.' we have a few bunnies, Get a cat! There are times in the year (when they are breeding) when I hardly need to feed one of mine he's so good at catching rabbits. We agree :-) So we contacted a cat rescue center in Kent, who re home feral cats, (those that cannot go to houses) and so Beryl, Cheryl and Meryl roam free, We see them occainasionly, they have a hutch for really cold weather, but we hope they keep the mice and rats down, but bunnies will make a change of diet. ' ' ' Dereks Fuchsia site http://lincolnfuchsiasociety.info/ Lincolnshire Growing plot https://www.facebook.com/Worth-Unlim...4577250648362/ |
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