Rabbits

[The Yeti]

We have areas in our front yard where rabbits sit all night. Thus creating a "divot" in the grass and they kill it. Any suggestions on how to keep them from doing this?

[G_man]

I'm in Bloomington and I've been known to use a BB gun on rabbits. Just make sure you hide from your neighbors.

I'd say a sprinkler but I doubt you want to run that much water.

You could try purchasing a fake owl and putting it out there.

Let a few stray cats out in the neighborhood.

[G_man]

You could also trap them.

[draled]

shoot them, I use 22. the bullets have no gun powder, just the primer. the only sound you hear is the hammer and the rabbit fliping on the ground.

[Eric Wettschreck]

The best way I know of to get rid of bunny wabbits is with a gun. The second best way I know if is to have a dog that likes to chase things.

Of course, this very much depends on where you live.

[irvingdog]

Please see the Airgun advice thread in the Archery/Shooting sports forum.

[hugonian1]

You could try spreading some Milorganite around the area. I use it in my flower beds and the rabbits seem to stay away from the areas treated. It's a granular fertilizer that I think has human scent in it? A landscaper buddy suggested this to me and it has helped.

[G_man]

Since when does a .22 not make noise? A .22 in the City could ricocchet and become a problem. A cheap little air-powered BB gun will do the job and is alot less likely to become a problem.

[The Yeti]

That's the problem. I live in the suburbs and am not about to fire a .22 in the neighborhood!! Hesitant about a pellet gun also. Something to put on the areas that would force them away would be better.

[irvingdog]

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Something to put on the areas that would force them away would be better.

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Please see just about any thread in the Bird Dog Forum....

Seriously, even if you use a sub-sonic in the city, you're firing a powder-charge firearm. A soft lead pellet from an air-gun would get you in a lot less trouble. (not saying you wouldn't get in any trouble here)

I also use a live trap, and bait it with fresh fruits and greens. I put this out before anything sprouts in the spring. Yes, I still "dispatch" of the buggers. Studies prove they don't relocate well. Stress, predators, etc. Kill mom before she puts out the young-ins', and you'll be better off.

But if you must, I'm sure your local pet groomer would be happy to supply you with lots of fresh dog hair. Put that around your plants and you'll get as good a result as any, with the acception of terminating the little eating machines.

Die bunny die.

/Yes, I've got bunny issues.

//HAD bunny issues

///Hassenpfeffer anyone? I've got plenty!

[draled]

the bullets that I use don't make any noise, you only hear the hammer from the gun. If you don't belive me try them yourself. you should try them the are great.

there is powders that helps but you have to reapply after it rains. I have used dog hair for deer around apple trees it would probably work for the little guys too.

there it only one way that I know for sure that works - gun (of some sort)

[zent]

Yeti, I have had problems with rabbits and deer, the deer destroyed a small apple tree and the rabbits are always hungry. I bought a product called plantskydd at the local country store . The stuff is suppose to last six months, unlike most repellant sprays. I put it on two months ago and nothing has bothered any of the plants or trees I applied it to. It comes in liquid or powder that you mix up yourself, It's a little on the expensive side but so are trees, the stuff smells like they should pay to to take it. Good Luck, Zent

[lawdog]

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shoot them, I use 22. the bullets have no gun powder, just the primer. the only sound you hear is the hammer and the rabbit fliping on the ground.

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What in the world bullets are these???

[18 inch Crappie]

I just shot one tonight digging under my shed, I use short CC I think they are called, just a pop is all you hear. But will put a hole in siding if you miss

[TimR]

CB caps by CCI.

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shoot them, I use 22. the bullets have no gun powder, just the primer. the only sound you hear is the hammer and the rabbit fliping on the ground.

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What in the world bullets are these???

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[draled]

It took a while but I found the box. they are made by Aguila I think they are called colibri. (the whole box is in spanish so I can't read it) I bought them in the gun shop in prescot, WI

[G_man]

Hows the rabbit problem these days Yeti? Did you solve it?

[The Grebe]

I think this alledged rabbit problem is all in your head! I'm not saying it is mind you, I'm saying it could be?

In your case, if in fact you have a real problem and not a figment of your imagination, or to many Rolling Rocks, here is a few creative things you can do...

Sprinkle liberal amounts of powdered red pepper over your lawn, when the rabbit sits down, it will recieve a lingering burn to it's brown eye and it won't come back! Thats one thing you can do.

Here's another....during the middle of the night, when you think the rabbits are in your front yard and in the grass killin mode, without turning on any lights in the house, sneak out with an ugly pair of wrinkled up boxer shorts on and run screaming, yelling, flailing your limbs and gnashing your teeth, through the intire yard...repeat the process every 10 minutes for about an hour...this is guarenteed to get some results!

Here's something else you could try...get someone named Cletus to come and smile at them...maybe blow them a few kisses.

Lastly, and this will work, no doubt...get some depends, run a hose from the depends, through a Radio Shaack amplifier, out your bedroom window, along side the house and point it in the direction of the alledged trespassing rabbits, attach the nozzel end of the funnel into the hose and wire it down good so it doesn't blow out...the wide part of the funnel will give you more width to cover a bigger area.

Now, before you go to sleep at night, partake of the following bedtime snack...1/4 cup of Saurerkraut, one small can of Boston baked beans, 3 hard boiled eggs, and a small medley of cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Espergus, Broccoli, and a little Tofu, topped with Blue Cheese.

When you finish your snack, kiss the wifey goodnight, slip on the modified depends, turn up the amp and go to sleep.

In the morning, before you go to work, go out on the front yard and pick up all charred, smoking and dead rabbits from the lawn, so they don't scare the little kids in the neighborhood. Try it, it will work...trust me.

[Tyler Holm]

draled,

Are you firing these Aguila colibri rounds from a pistol\handgun or rifle .22?

Only reason I ask is because I've heard they can get lodged in a rifle barrel... Any truth to this?

[draled]

I shot out of a rifle, browning lever action. I have never had one jam, but I have only shot 400 maybe 500 rounds. that would not be good if it did!

[Tyler Holm]

Good to know. It probably just one of those warnings they have to alert folks of because it happens 1 in 10,000 times (hopefully less than that).

I did a formal check and they certainly have a warning for this on their HSOforum. Iffin one would get jamed in the barrel and you would fire another round, that could be bad. Just wanted you to be aware.

[The Yeti]

The rabbits, for some reason, have stopped parking in the yard over night. I have not seen as many hot spots in the last couple weeks. I like Grebe's ideas, Gas em out!! Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I think I'm still buying a pellet gun though... I should set up my trail cam on one of the trees just to see if they are still around..

[The Grebe]

Don't need a trail cam to spy on them, we were there last night and two of em were in the yard to greet us....under your new shed is going to be an excellent spot for them to call home and raise a family, or 6! Teach Hannah Banana and Dixie to attack them on sight!

[eglleftcoast]

I was using a pellet rifle with a scope on it with great success until my wife found out about it. She didn't think it was fair of me sitting up on the deck and shooting down on them. So to give the little buggers a sporting chance I bought a pellet pistol. Not as accurate yet, but the results are still the same....