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I wish I could chuck the woodchucks
The "fence guy" arrived yesterday, which was a blessing. The dogs had been escaping regularly , primarily to run to my neighbor across the street. Luca, in particular, is infatuated with her. She is very kind and would entice the dogs back home by telling them she would play ball with them. I think I finally made it clear that this was not a good idea. I offered to give her a grooming brush to wave at them, which would have them running home without giving them an incentive to run away again. Luckily I live on a very quiet lane. It had gotten to the point where I had to be with the dogs every moment, and if i bent down to pull a dandelion, the Houdinis would be gone. My fence is really deer fencing but I had not had holes appear like this ever before. Patching the fence became like putting my finger in the d***.
The good news is that the "fence guy" said the dogs were innocent. He said either rabbits, but more likely woodchucks, were gnawing the holes and the dogs were just taking advantage of the holes. He showed me that there were even more holes, all just above the wire fencing along the base of the deer netting. He did lots of repairs. I need to get rid of the woodchucks under the shed. I have tried trapping them in the past to no avail. Any good ideas? Sorry true animal lovers, of which I am one, but the woodchucks need drastic measures before my dogs get hurt. To be continued...
The good news is that the "fence guy" said the dogs were innocent. He said either rabbits, but more likely woodchucks, were gnawing the holes and the dogs were just taking advantage of the holes. He showed me that there were even more holes, all just above the wire fencing along the base of the deer netting. He did lots of repairs. I need to get rid of the woodchucks under the shed. I have tried trapping them in the past to no avail. Any good ideas? Sorry true animal lovers, of which I am one, but the woodchucks need drastic measures before my dogs get hurt. To be continued...
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Permalink Reply by Nancie & Gracie Doodle on
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Oh wow...Woodchucks...We don't have those in California!!!!! Are they cute???
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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Really cute. From a distance.
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I think these are the culprits; they look guilty to me:
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on
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These look cute, I admit, but looks can be deceiving.
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They are adorable!!!!!! My daughter had pet rats which were very cute. They were the sweetest pets and really gave you lots of love!
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You critter less folks are a little....
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In your yard they'd be cute but in mine they are NOT! Seriously, you don't have them out there? Strange state, but your camellias are beautiful : ) Actually I remember seeing marmots, maybe in Yosemite, and they are similar. My boys would go halfway around the country to be most interested in chipmunks, or some other critter, we had at home.
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Nope, at least here in San Diego. We live on the Peninsula so the only thing we ever see are crows, green parrots, herons, pigeons, seagulls, raccoons, opossums, SKUNKS and lizards. We don't have any squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks or cute critters like that. I have always wanted a squirrel and a woodpecker in my big oak tree. I see them 10+ miles inland (or east of here) when I play golf. They are all over the golf course. The only chipmunks I have ever seen are in my son's backyard and patio in Dover, MA! I love seeing critters!!!! He hates them!!!
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Yes, i understand only too well. The chipmunks have been attempting to break my legs with there holes for years but they are cute. Want some?
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Permalink Reply by shelly on
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Got PLENTY of those too!! AND they're BRAVE little critters. They come right up onto my front stoop!
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Woodchucks and MOLES are our enemies!!! They have already started tunneling. I see their tunnels (raised ground) and tiny holes already. Tori has been sniffing along their tunnels. I just hope she doesn't snag one - that would totally gross me out...We've tried everything last season to get rid of them too... but - "THEY'RE BAAAACK" ~ love spring, but it brings along too many unwanted little critters (not to mention - allergies!!)
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Permalink Reply by Deirdre on
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Try the Scarecrow water sprayer it really works! Keeps the raccoons out of the fish pond and the deer out of the garden.
http://www.smarthome.com/6120/Scarecrow-Water-Spraying-Animal-Repel... -
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