What did you do in the garden today?

[igorsMistress]

This is a patio container planted peach tree. It has unusual leaf color. Of course it is intended for decorative purposes. It has fruit on it. Size is that of a Large Grape. Do not need to squint to see that one of the peaches is already sampled by my tree mice. I know those lil devlz just want to eat.
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I have been experimenting with squirrel deterrents. Tried ACV that I brushed on the outside of pots. Did not deter whatsoever. Read that moth balls should,,,,,,,, well the old style may have,, but the new mothballs have been reformulated, and do not have that CLASSIC odor. That odor was supposedly toxic.
Anyone have any home remedies to deter those squirrels???

 

[cavemanrich]

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I'm TOOOOOOO SOFT. I cant hurt them

 

[igorsMistress]

I'm TOOOOOOO SOFT. I cant hurt them

I couldn't either to be honest. I shoot pigeons...with the hose

I got no trees so I got no squirrels Cavey. I dunno.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Would be tough for any of us to do them in

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

This is a patio container planted peach tree. It has unusual leaf color. Of course it is intended for decorative purposes. It has fruit on it. Size is that of a Large Grape. Do not need to squint to see that one of the peaches is already sampled by my tree mice. I know those lil devlz just want to eat.
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I have been experimenting with squirrel deterrents. Tried ACV that I brushed on the outside of pots. Did not deter whatsoever. Read that moth balls should,,,,,,,, well the old style may have,, but the new mothballs have been reformulated, and do not have that CLASSIC odor. That odor was supposedly toxic.
Anyone have any home remedies to deter those squirrels???

Not homemade but I’ve had luck with Critter Ridder.

 

[cavemanrich]

I just looked it up.... and SOUNDS IDEAL. I CAN USE IT ON THE FLOWER POTS AND IT SHOULD NOT KILL MY FLOWERS.
Thanks.
I can get a can of it locally.
Here is a copy and paste from description as to what it deters.
Protect your lawn, garden, and landscaping from animal damage with Havahart Critter Ridder 1.25 lb. Animal Repellent. Ideal for perimeter protection or spot-treatments, Havahart patented formula effectively repels groundhogs, skunks, dogs, cats, squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, and other nuisance animals. Whether you're protecting sheds and barns or gardening organically, Critter Ridder provides an easy-to-use, economical 30-day solution to nature's annoyances.

• Repels by taste and odor-not offensive to humans
• Contains oil of black pepper, peperine and capsaicin
• 1-application lasts up to 30 days
• EPA registered, OMRI listed and compliant for use in organic gardening
• Ideal outdoor use: gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas, indoor use: basements, cellars, and storage

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

I just looked it up.... and SOUNDS IDEAL. I CAN USE IT ON THE FLOWER POTS AND IT SHOULD NOT KILL MY FLOWERS.
Thanks.
I can get a can of it locally.
Here is a copy and paste from description as to what it deters.
Protect your lawn, garden, and landscaping from animal damage with Havahart Critter Ridder 1.25 lb. Animal Repellent. Ideal for perimeter protection or spot-treatments, Havahart patented formula effectively repels groundhogs, skunks, dogs, cats, squirrels, raccoons, chipmunks, and other nuisance animals. Whether you're protecting sheds and barns or gardening organically, Critter Ridder provides an easy-to-use, economical 30-day solution to nature's annoyances.

• Repels by taste and odor-not offensive to humans
• Contains oil of black pepper, peperine and capsaicin
• 1-application lasts up to 30 days
• EPA registered, OMRI listed and compliant for use in organic gardening
• Ideal outdoor use: gardens, lawns, and landscaped areas, indoor use: basements, cellars, and storage

Just a heads up. It smells really bad but it doesn’t hurt them. You need to reapply after it rains. Good luck. Personally, I like squirrels as long as they know what is off limits. Good luck!

 

[cavemanrich]

Personally, I like squirrels as long as they know what is off limits.

So do I and that is why I have 7 different spots/areas I place BOSS for them.

Currently they are nursing some young that hatched out. Those lil ones are sooooo cute.

 

[WthrLady]

didn't get into the garden today. We've had so much rain you could actually hear it running through the thatch still today. It's ridiculous. I am not shooting for Saturday. It will be saturday.

Today I spent 7 hours cleaning the barn, stalls, corral, and coop and runs. OMG. A Month with 12 inches of rain. I can't even describe the mess and smells.

The run was the worst under where they sleep outside. (protected) I turned the deep mulch through the whole run down 12 inches deep. The AMMONIA I released doing that! OMG! I then dumped stall sweet on it, and took the roto tiller to it down 8 inches and raked in a whole bale of fine pine shavings. MUCH better! Phew!

I'll worm the girls this week too, so no extra treats while I medicate their food. So they'll be made at me.

The alpacas get sheared, and toes and teeth trimmed, so they'll be mad at me too.

 

[pennyJo1960]

No one ever told the secret to grooming a cat Place soap or shampoo in toilet, toss cat in toilet close lid Fast, sit on said lid flush 6 times use broom to open lid shutting bathroom door as you drop the broom compliments of the dog