h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Rabbits escape. For not-very-intelligent animals, they're very good at it.


When my son had a rabbit, she had liking for escaping and then hiding in a prickly bush. How she knew we couldn't get at her there, I don't know. Inherited memories of rabbit escape techniques, I suppose.

Do you know the old story of Br'er Rabbit and the Briar Patch?

Yes!

As a kid, I had a pet black/white rabbit and he lived at my grandma/granddad's (so did Ibut that's a long story)
He used to dig a shallow hole in the back garden, just enough to put his head in HE! Thought THAT if he couldn't see anyone - THEY couldn't see him - Hence a big white bobtail sticking out

Well done Prof

There are at least two rabbits in my yard, one large and one small. They hide under the branches of an evergreen in front of my house.

The little one chewed on some of my bean plants, but I sprayed a mixture of garlic powder, chili powder, and dishwashing liquid on the leaves. Since then, the rabbit has left my bans along.

Great photos of the cute rabbits! Glad the story had a positive ending - well done on getting through to the authorities eventually Your black and white rabbit sounded cute, too, with his big bobtail!

Interesting recipe for a rabbit deterrent, paulh - I know someone else who struggles with rabbits in their garden so I will suggest that!

Thanks Sasha, I'm also glad they got a good home.

Animals' don't have a voicebut they DO have feelings and "we humans" have to give them more respectincluding dignity if in the "food chain"

Well said

I hate and turn tv stations if "they" talk/show how "they" treat/kill animals in far eastern countries etc it's cruel and inhumane. In the 21st century! "We" are STILL Neanderthal in treatment/respect of any lifeform

To be honest, even when I'm worrying about the damage my local rabbits might do to my gardens, I'm still flattered that they think my gardening is worth admiring. So, we have differences of opinion as to how my plants should be admired.

Communication is hard, though. I sometimes plant greens for the rabbits to eat, but they don't touch them, preferring my cherished Coneflowers or asters.

have you tried putting cardboard cut-outs of elmer fudd with a shotgun round the garden ?

No. All I would get is cardboard cutouts of rabbits, while the real rabbits are eating my stuff.

Typical! Bloody clever those bunnies

Well, they don't have as many complex things to worry about as you and I have. No schoolrooms, no elections, no drivers' licenses to apply for, no taxes to pay. No Internet or social media. They figure out what can be eaten, and when it's safe to do so. They find safe places to go when larger animals come along.

and something elsethat I'm too old for

I'm hoping that being intimate with rabbits is also something you're too old for, prof.

Q. how low can you get ?
A. Chihuahua

You might not want to be lower than a snake's belly in a wagon rut, though.

oh soo true