How to Keep Rabbits at Bay

Each year, rabbits give backyard gardeners headaches.  They cute furry little animals have a penchant for feeding on flowers, seedlings, bulbs, shrubs and vegetables.  Rabbits can play havoc on a garden in a short amount of time.  This article will give the backyard gardener some ideas on how to keep the rabbits at bay.

Fencing;  A good fence, like cyclone fencing, can keep rabbits out.  However, rabbits can get through small holes and have been known to dig under fences.  Still, a good strong fence can help a garden out.

Traps;  Traps will work.  However, some municipalities don't allow the trapping of animals.  If you do trap them, then you have to find a place to relocate them.  Some people feel that traps or inhumane.

Poisons;  Poisons will work, but they are dangerous to pets and small children.

Blood Meal;  Blood meal is a high nitrogen form of natural fertilizer.  Sprinkle it around your plants or hand it in cheesecloth bags by your plants.

Manure;  A solution of water and cow manure sprayed on your plants, will keep rabbits away.

Pepper;  Red and cayenne pepper and even black pepper is an irritant that will keep rabbits away.  Rabbits use their nose and these will deter them.

Mexican Marigolds;  This plant is said to repel rabbits.

Hair clippings, from a barber shop, has human scent on it.  Human scents will also work to keep rabbits away.

Corncobs;  Corncobs soaked in vinegar and placed around the garden will keep rabbits away, too.

Dogs and Cats;  Dogs and cats, that will chase rabbits, will help keep them away from gardens.

The battle with rabbits has long been a battle for backyard gardeners.  Just like keeping weeds out of your garden, so you must do the same with rabbits.

Comments (2)

jswana said:

	... I'm personally frightened of them, don't know why and didn't know that they could be such menaces. Thanks for sharing.
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June 28, 2010
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Susan Woods said:

	... Now this is a detailed article on how to keep the rabbits out of the yard, and gardens. I have learned many new techniques. Thanks :)
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June 30, 2010
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