Deer damage question...

arivaraci · June 7, 2012

The water scarecrow was forgotten last night as the family frolicked in the unseasonably mild weather.

My garden was hit last night, looks like only one deer though, thankfully! The dadblasted creature filled up on 6 lettuce plants that had bolted, and I hadn't pulled - again another thing to be thankful for. But it almost chewed every single plant (many of my plants were very large some close to 10 feet, not too worried about those, but a few were smaller - maybe 3 foot. Those were topped off. Wondering how long that can delay things as I am trying staggered plantings.

-I guess this may stunt the ones that are topped off and delay that production by 2 weeks? 6 weeks? Unknown?

I am mad, and I want to cry, and I want to kill that deer with my bare hands. but mostly I am just mad(at myself for not turning that dang water scarecrow on!)

deerhunter · June 7, 2012

i have an answer for ya . fencing. i have deer problems also but when hunting season comes along in the fall, i try to put a little venison in the freezer. it does help to keep them from over populating. a friend has electric fencing and says it works well.

arivaraci · June 7, 2012

Well, the water scarecrow has done a great job for us. We have watched it repel deer multiple times. It is my forgetfulness last night! My fault! Self-loathing does begin to encompass my feelings this morning. My neighbor does quite a bit of deer control during starting with bow season here. Love that!

Longlake · June 7, 2012

Water Scarecrow??? What IS that? If it works, I need to try it

Otherwise, my next step is electric fencing...

arivaraci · June 7, 2012

Look up water scarecrow on Amazon. It's about $45. Craig, nctomatoman, turned me on to it. It works!

Longlake · June 7, 2012

Thanks arivaraci...Sounds like it might be just the ticket!

barkeater · June 7, 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by deerhunter

i have an answer for ya . fencing. i have deer problems also but when hunting season comes along in the fall, i try to put a little venison in the freezer. it does help to keep them from over populating. a friend has electric fencing and says it works well.

Even with an electric fence the problem is the same if you forget to turn it back on when you leave the garden.

JohnWayne · June 7, 2012

That water scarecrow is genius ! LOL Gotta love it.

June 7, 2012	#1
arivaraci Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 199	Deer damage question... The water scarecrow was forgotten last night as the family frolicked in the unseasonably mild weather. My garden was hit last night, looks like only one deer though, thankfully! The dadblasted creature filled up on 6 lettuce plants that had bolted, and I hadn't pulled - again another thing to be thankful for. But it almost chewed every single plant (many of my plants were very large some close to 10 feet, not too worried about those, but a few were smaller - maybe 3 foot. Those were topped off. Wondering how long that can delay things as I am trying staggered plantings. -I guess this may stunt the ones that are topped off and delay that production by 2 weeks? 6 weeks? Unknown? I am mad, and I want to cry, and I want to kill that deer with my bare hands. but mostly I am just mad(at myself for not turning that dang water scarecrow on!)

June 7, 2012	#4
Longlake Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 142	Water Scarecrow??? What IS that? If it works, I need to try it Otherwise, my next step is electric fencing... __________________ My garden is like a teenager - One minute I'm basking in it's glow and the next I'm cursing it's attitude and headstrong independence.

June 7, 2012	#6
Longlake Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MN Posts: 142	Thanks arivaraci...Sounds like it might be just the ticket! __________________ My garden is like a teenager - One minute I'm basking in it's glow and the next I'm cursing it's attitude and headstrong independence.

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deerhunter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: hopkinton ma. Posts: 70	i have an answer for ya . fencing. i have deer problems also but when hunting season comes along in the fall, i try to put a little venison in the freezer. it does help to keep them from over populating. a friend has electric fencing and says it works well.

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JohnWayne Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory,North Carolina Posts: 470	That water scarecrow is genius ! LOL Gotta love it.