Racerbear02 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 The time has come, the little furry b*****ds have just stripped the bark off my newly planted fruit trees.I need a lapinicide (rabbit poison) can anyone offer any suggestions that are effective without killing off the rest of the local fauna??This is a serious request, apologies in advance to any rabbit lovers, but if you want to save them, you are welcome to come and trap them and take then home with you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 There are no poisons that are Rabbit specific, the only poisons are anti coagulants which are used for Coypu and these are incredibly dangerous to other species that scavenge. You may not be too concerned about foxes (I don't know) but you would be putting many birds of prey at risk, plus of course cats, dogs, and squirrels (who will eat the same poisoned bait as rabbits) If you protect the trees with either chicken wire or something similar, ideally fixing it firmly in the ground and up to a height of about 1.25 metres you will stop both rabbits and roe deer from eating the bark or chewing the tops off. Once the trees have matured and got a good solid bark structure this will no longer be necessary.Other than that you have 4 weeks left to find someone to shoot them.Ahhh, the joys of country life, Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAN Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 ACQUIRE A FERRET/POLECAT, AND ALLOW IT TO WALK AROUND YOUR FRUIT TREES. EITHER ANIMAL WILL QUITE HAPPILY WALK ON A HARNESS. RABBITS INSTINCT TELLS THEM TO FLEE THE ENEMY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viv Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Don't forget to send the skins to Camilla for a neck scarf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Perhaps you could do a deal with Steve and send him the rabbits as snake food... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Nice one Viva!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisc Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 do what canadian farmers dobuy a .22 long ammo riflesold anywhereget a powerful torchwait till nightimelight will 'freeze' them take aim-bam-goodbye doc- now say wassup-!ps they are nice in a casserole tooif too squeamish to gut it see local butcher my personal record30 in 2 hours with my good pointer dog helping- that was in ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Chrisc,What ammo - hollow point or plain jacket?Did you strap the light under the barrel?Just interested, I dont (think) I have a rabbit problem!!!Do you need a hunting licence in France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Sorry to be serious - this is France and there are laws about shooting, even if a .22 can be purchased by anyone there are limitations to its use.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonrev Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hi there, I planted 300 hornbeam hedging plants and then found I had a rabbit problem, i've been trying to get round the problem for three years. I have an air rifle and have shot three I tried sitting out side at night with a torch but found that they do not appear every night. I tried a product called Renidine which I soak used tea bags in and hang them on sticks it work but its been taken off the market. I also have a product called Rappit repair kit, it does not stop them attacking the plants but helps the plants to recover and grow stronger. This year i've saved all the drinks plastic bottles and put them round the base and thats stopped a lot of damage. And lastley we found a little kitten in our woodpile which we have discoved is a boy so I am going to feed him on raw meat with a big picture of a bunny in front of him.JR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastines Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 On a lighter note. Having sold a house near the bay of St Michel to a German chap, he wanted to know about the water table and any damp problems.Having just had a torrential downpour as he was viewing the house,I pointed out how quickly the rain had drained away. A few days later I was talking to a farmer friend who lived opposite and mentioned that I'd never seen a rabbit in the area.His reply;" They can't swim, the water table is only 60cms.!!! The German bought the house.One thing I learnt, be careful what you put in writing!!Regards.By St.Malo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zeb100ddMMyyyy0Falseen-USTrue Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 HelloYou can no longer freely purchase a .22 rimfire rifle. The law changed last month. They are still cat 7 but are subject to a declaration and you need a licence from FFT, FFBT or a permis de chasse to buy one. You also need a licence to buy the ammo. The other thing to remember guns are not guided missiles and do need a certain amount of expertise. It is not very nice to wound animals.Have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 loved all the chat about rabbits. Does anyone happen know of a rabbit breeder in the Vendee? I'm ..er.. talking edible rather than cuddley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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