My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would be
appreciated.

Thanks

rudy

Bunnies are getting into my raised garden with no problem. The asters are
history already. My garden is about 1 1/2 feet off the ground. We have a
large population in our suburb -- lots of decks to hide under, some woods
nearby, and almost no cats or dogs running loose to keep numbers down. Some
neighbors even set out food for them. Sigh. So, yes, I think they can get
into yours. I'm looking forward to reading the responses for trying to keep
them out.

For my part, I will replant what they eat with stuff they are not eating. I
don't want to erect a fence around the ornamental garden. I would if I
wanted a vegetable garden, though.

--
-- pelirojaroja


"rudy" wrote in message
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My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would
be
appreciated.

Thanks

rudy

They can happily climb/hop over 12" to get into the beds. Whether they will
or not is problematic. What are you planning on growing? They will not
usually bother tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. They will eat greens of
any sort, and they love young bean sprouts. On the other hand, if there is
lots of clover in the lawn, and other good wild foods around, they might not
bother with your plants. Hot pepper wax and/or cayenne pepper acts as a
deterrent, as do cats and dogs, but the only sure solution is fencing.

Cheers,
Sue

Zone 6, Southcentral PA


"rudy" wrote in message
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My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would
be
appreciated.

Thanks

rudy

"rudy" wrote in message
...
My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

You could lay a train track around the raised bed & get one of those toy
trains that go "woo woo chugga chugga" & even has a smoking smokestack.
That should keep the bunnies at a distance, though expect a couple of
squirrels to hitch a ride.

-paghat the ratgirl

--
"Of what are you afraid, my child?" inquired the kindly teacher.
"Oh, sir! The flowers, they are wild," replied the timid creature.
-from Peter Newell's "Wild Flowers"
See the Garden of Paghat the Ratgirl: http://www.paghat.com/

"rudy" wrote in message
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My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would
be
appreciated.

Thanks

rudy


My bunnies have cleared a 3 foot fence.
--
Adam & Desi (Humans)
Prince & Abbey (Owners)
www.cloud-9.net/bunny
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"rudy" wrote:

My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Bunnies can hop ...

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would be
appreciated.

Make arches of PVC pipe over the beds and drape bird netting over
the arches. Weight it down with something that cna be removed
for gardening.


Tsu

--
To doubt everything or to believe everything
are two equally convenient solutions; both
dispense with the necessity of reflection.
- Jules Henri Poincaré

Thanks for all the suggestions.

A friend of mine came up with the idea of putting in an electrified wire or
two, a couple of inches above the top of the raised bed walls.Has anyone had
any experience with electric fencing keeping the bunnies away? I've only had
experience with it for horses and cattle.


Thanks

rudy


"rudy" wrote in message
...
My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would
be
appreciated.

Thanks

rudy

(paghat) wrote in
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You could lay a train track around the raised bed & get one of those
toy trains that go "woo woo chugga chugga" & even has a smoking
smokestack. That should keep the bunnies at a distance, though expect
a couple of squirrels to hitch a ride.

-paghat the ratgirl

haha and for financing you can start taxing some of richer squirrels in the
neighborhood

If you go this route, try chicken wire. It's been my experience that
rabbits will chew right through most bird netting (of the plastic variety).


"Tsu Dho Nimh" wrote in message
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"rudy" wrote:

My mother's house is in an area that has a large population of rabbits. I
am
putting in a couple of raised beds for her, built using the 'plasticized'
lumber, two 1x6's stacked above each other.

I had planned on fencing around the raised beds to keep the bunnies out -
but I wonder, will they climb into the raised beds? Or will the height of
the smooth sides keep them out?

Bunnies can hop ...

Any previous experience with other options for keeping rabbits away would
be
appreciated.

Make arches of PVC pipe over the beds and drape bird netting over
the arches. Weight it down with something that cna be removed
for gardening.


Tsu

--
To doubt everything or to believe everything
are two equally convenient solutions; both
dispense with the necessity of reflection.
- Jules Henri Poincaré