Feb 24
Rabbits - bain of the farm!
Posted in Crops by David Wilson
Rabbits are the bain of any farm's life and Home Farm is no exception. There are certain areas we have to make 100% rabbit-proof using netting dug 9 inches into the ground and 3 foot above. If we don't, the rabbits can destroy tender young salad crops - they never seem content with eating 1 or 2 plants preferring to nibble and damage a large number. It is important to keep a close eye on the fence for any damage because rabbits are persistent little creatures capable of exploiting the smallest of holes! There are times here when we can strongly identify with Mr McGregor in Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit!
