Re: What to do about rabbit droppings?
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: What to do about rabbit droppings?
- From: N* S*
- Date: Mon, 22 Mar 1999 19:12:08 -0800
>Hi
>
>I joined the list last week and thought that I'd come out of lurk mode by
>asking a question. Here's the situation...
>
>We have a rabbit problem. Well, actually it's two rabbits. Not
>withstanding the fact that we have to get rid of them soon and that they've
>already done a lot of damage, they've also left behind a lot of droppings.
>I'm not talking about a scattering here and there. I'm talking about piles!
>Mounds!
>
>In past I've just worked the odd dropping into the soil when I added new
>soil or compost in the spring, but this year isn't on the same scale.
>
>What do you think? Should I work them in as usual or remove as much as I
>can? Is there something else I should do? All opinions are welcome.
>
>I'm also taking suggestions for catching these two before they... well, you
>know.
>
Are you sure there are just two of them???? Even our two domestic bunnies
don't leave that much poop behind.
I'd say take advantage of their manure. If you need to, compost them, but
I bet its not necessary.
And catching them.... I suggest live traps, but I've never had to do it
myself so it's just conjecture.
Nan
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Nan Sterman
San Diego County California
Sunset zone 24, USDA hardiness zone 10b or 11
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