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The Grunt's a considering buying an 11 acre property in Lancefield to build on. We decided that our 30 acres on the Campaspe is a little too remote to live on.
The block we're looking at has a few rabbit burrows on it. Any ideas on how to get rid of rabbits and their burrows. Preferably something humane.
Boxers are really crap at chasing and catching rabbits.
Chris
PS. Anyone want to buy a great property on the Campaspe with 400 metres of river frontage and great views to Mt Alexander?
This is a picture at sunset looking north.
http://www.users.on.net/%7Egril/dslr...okingNorth.jpg
A sunset from the block
http://www.users.on.net/%7Egril/dslr...herSunset2.jpg
The Campaspe
http://www.users.on.net/%7Egril/dslrusers2/ripples.jpg
Depends on wotya call humane.
1. Poison, Pindone based baits available from a rural supplier these days. It is an oat based bait, they need a few feeds of it to kill them, this makes it safer for you. You need to eat afew of them before you get sick.
2. GAstion, Phostoxin, Fumitoxin tablets. These produce phosphine gas, basically shove 'em down the burrow, cover the hole and walk away. Probably the best option.
To really get rid of them you should follow up by deep ripping the burrows, this destroys their home, although you will need to be vigilant as these same places will be the most likely place for them to start digging again.
I belive these are the only two methods, when combined with the ripping, which will eradicate the rabbits completely.
Mmmmmmm... Wabbits early in the morning or late in the arvo.
A nice custom 25/06 Remington heavy barrel varminter.
Solid bipod. Clear 24x scope. Bunnies @ long range. A mate with a custom 220 Swift.
Only headshots count.
It doesn't get more Humane than that....
God, I love my life :)
.22 caliber with a nice scope
Go for head shots so the rest of the carcase is good eating. Just like chicken but less wings and more drumsticks ;)
Ian
thinking about rabbit stew when he was a kid :D
You wont wipe them out, but can keep them under control, and they are tasty.
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by glock40sw
#### stirrer.
I see in the first picture you have already been sowing your wild oats on the block....
Al :p
I believe that there are plans for an economical and very humane neutron bomb on the 'net. That should fix the widdle cwitters :)
Stop deleting things Al.
What happened to the posts by Trevor (Glock40sw) and Ianab?
Don't tell me gun discussions are banned on the board now.
Are we allowed to chuck rocks or use shanghais?Quote:
Originally Posted by Grunt
Hey leave me alone...
Im new to this remember?
Al :(
Sorry if the suggestion of a .22 rifle as a solution to a rabbit problem is wrong :confused:
:p
Tossers.
Al https://www.ubeaut.biz/party.gif
I think Al just admitted pinching the pic.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozwinner
prob'ly got it all framed now an' hangin' on his wall:D
We are a little gun shy here at the moment.;) :D :D
give the ferret a run:D
Bow'n'arrow with bang-caps? Or are they too much like firearms?
How 'bout tying half a stick o' geli to a bunny-head shaft? Less skill involved and 'tis a good incentive to learn how to draw, aim and loose in one smooth motion. :rolleyes: Also a good reason to learn fletching...
But AFAIK, there's no way to humanely clear out a burrow. Ferrets are the best for that job, but are hardly humane. Picking 'em off with a .22 or whatever'll thin out their numbers, if you're enthusiastic, but a few months later and you're back at square one. Mixo... [shudder] neither humane nor effective and it's stopped me from enjoying my occasional meal of underground mutton.
Mmmmmm... 1/2 sticks of Geli....
Best bait for fishing, ever.
Also, det cord is fun too.
Great for bringing down trees with staghorns in them.
Did this when I was younger and more of a risk taker (read foolish) :eek: .
I'm mainly worried about the burrows as Ms Grunt wants to put horses on the block. Burrows = broken legs.
Too late, he's married. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by goat
A good way to clear them out would be to stick little horns on them and tell Al that they are little goats. The buggers'll be gone in a flash. ;)
Dan
Wheres BAT when you need him:D:D:D
Turn one wabbit into a Jehova's Witness, the rest will be gone in a week. :rolleyes:
Thats cruel.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by DanP
Only for the rabbits... :D
but only to the rabbits:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by
Snap!!!!
You break something :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by
NOT THE AXE HANDLE!!!
They'll all go nuts!! It'll be anarchy!!!
;)
Nah, it'll be the chair leg more likely. ;) :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by DanP
muhahahahahah (How do you do a maniacal laugh)
the lunatics are taking over the asylum..
Party time:D:D
oh hang on they already have they made OZ a mod didnt they.....:D:D:D
Be calm my learned brethren. The axe handle is quite sound and secure.Quote:
Originally Posted by DanP
IT LIVES!!!;)
Look at it this way, if we all behave, there's nothing to mod and we don't want them out of a job, do we now. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gra
I wonder what Doug would say.......... :D :D
it Alive...
See, told ya. It was the chair. How many this that now ? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by
Do you think this thread has been successfully hikjacked yet ???
I hate it when threads get hikjacked. Is that when a redneck steals it... :rolleyes:
Not sure. How many posts off topic would clasify as a hijack?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gra
I've noticed that once somebody starts something like that, the off topic posts breed like wabbits.
(see we're back on topic again) :)
Now I can hit the sack (unless she's asleep already) :rolleyes: