Thursday, March 22, 2012

Our "Hare" Problem

I don't know what it is about our yard, but despite everything we try, those darn jackrabbits keep finding their way into our backyard.  Last summer they nibbled down all of our brand new plants.  I replaced a few in the Fall and they can back again to nibble.  We blocked the gates and they figured out how to squeeze in through the sides.  We put up more chicken wire (both at the gates and around the plants) and they dug underneath.  You would think that our cat, Winnie, would have a field day chasing and eating these varmits, but no.  She is dumb and would rather roll around on the rocks. 

This past week we found another sneaky rabbit in our yard.  The kids chased it back and forth, side yard to side yard.  They finally scared it up the cinder block wall between our yard and the neighbors.  Winnie investigated for a moment, but then ran off.  After an hour or so, the stinkin' thing finally climbed down and Jackson opened the gate for it to escape. 

Chicken wire on the side gate.  Apparently we need to attach it to the front and make it deeper so they can't dig under.

Did she get it?  No, of course not.  She's dumb.

It might look cute, but they are ruining our plants!

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