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Comments (7)I feel your pain. There are zillions of squirrels all around my apartment. They'll occasionally take a bite out of a leaf (their favorite is Pleiospilos nelii), but the real frustration comes from them burying seeds in my pots! Not only do they wreak havoc digging the holes, but now I've got loquat seedlings popping up in all of my larger pots! On a slightly related topic, does anyone know the toxicity of Adromischus? About a month ago, I found my tiny little A. alstonii missing about half its leaves. Right next to the pot was a dead bird. Coincidence? or a poisoning? I can only speculate....See Moreanimals, bird food, etc.
Comments (8)nativesnut's idea to bring feeders in at night when you are having this kind of trouble is a good one. You would have to do it for awhile to be sure the animals raiding your feeders get the idea that there will be no more nighttime munchies at your place. I am sorry that the mystery critters are ruining your plants. When you invest time, money and hard work in your gardens it is disheartening to go out and see something demolished. Unfortunately it is part of living near a wooded area (which I am assuming you do because of your reference to your trees). Some days I go out to see my snow-on-the-mountain looking like a grizzly bear rolled all over it. What animal did that? Who knows? It's frustrating. But what can you do? I guess the best we can do is find ways to limit access to the things attracting the animals that are doing the damage. For instance, if you thought deer might be involved, you might put up some fence to discourage their coming around. I wonder if your compost pile could be causing you trouble. Fresh food garbage of any kind is very tempting to raccoons and skunks I know (and probably the others). If the pile isn't in a secure container, that is probably attracting some of the above-mentioned animals. We used to have raccoons open our garbage cans and tip them over, especially if something aromatic was in there. And then who knows where they go when they are finished there. Garden vegetables, I don't know what to say except that they are always tempting to some animals, it's a pain. I've gone out and found things chewed off my plants, and tops of plants gone, etc. and never known what did it. Maybe a skunk, maybe a cute bunny, maybe a groundhog. "Rabbit fence" or something similar might help. In any case, good luck with this and stay with the forum, I haven't been here long but I've gotten a lot of really great, friendly advice....See Morehot pepper bird food?
Comments (3)I sometimes buy suet with hot pepper added. Birds seem fine with it, but the squirrels don't eat it. I'd buy it more often, but only one Agway fairly nearby carries it and I don't always shop there. Claire...See MoreBird Food?
Comments (13)Linda, I hope it is not too late!! But if you toss cereal or breadcrumbs out, you will attract starlings, or worse, if you live in a rural area, like we do. Raccons, weasels and mice we attracted by the bread/cereal we tossed out in the yard!! Then, the hawks were attracted to the rodents! Songbirds are just now beginning to come back, but it's a hard lesson to learn! Here's a good recipe for jump start breakfast!! Egg Muffins Revisited Again (Makes 12 muffins, recipe created by Kalyn with inspiration from The South Beach Diet book. 15 eggs (for silicone muffin pans, use 12 eggs for metal muffin tins or individual silicone cups. You can use less egg yolks and more egg white if you prefer.) 1-2 tsp. Spike Seasoning 1-2 cups grated low fat cheese (I like sharp cheddar or a blend of cheddar/Jack cheese, use less cheese if using meat) Optional, but highly recommended, 3 green onions diced small. Optional: chopped veggies such as blanched broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, etc. (Using veggies will reduce the fat content) Optional: diced Canadian bacon, lean ham, or crumbled cooked turkey sausage Preheat oven to 375 F. Use regular or silicone muffin pan, 12 muffin size. If using silicone pan, spray with nonstick spray. If using regular muffin pan, put two paper liners into each slot, then spray liner with nonstick spray. In the bottom of the muffin cups layer diced meat, if using, vegetables, if using, cheese and green onions. You want the muffin cups to be about 2/3 full, with just enough room to pour a little egg around the other ingredients. Break eggs into large measuring bowl with pour spout, add Spike, and beat well. (I used to add a bit of half and half or milk, but lately I like the way they turn out without it.) Pour egg into each muffin cup until it is 3/4 full. I like to stir slightly with a fork. Bake 25-35 minutes until muffins have risen and are slightly browned and set. Muffins will keep at least a week in the refrigerator without freezing. Egg muffins can be frozen and reheated. For best results, thaw in refrigerator before reheating. Microwave on high about 2 minutes to reheat. Here is a link that might be useful: Kalyn's Kitchen...See More- 7 years agoPat Z5or6 SEMich thanked albert_135 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
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