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We are at a peak moment of rabbit browse and damage in our gardens right now. Between deep deep snow and very cold nights, the rabbits have been putting incredible pressure on our nursery and plantings. I share observations on which plants seem to be as close to immune to rabbit browse as can be, and other notes. I also talk about the steps I'm taking to reduce their numbers now...
12:22 - I discuss my current design for establishing a very comfortable and easy access location for the rabbits to eat as much as they want of branches I provide, in an area that is straightforward for me to hunt with a clear line of sight and accurate shot placement with a pellet gun. Any rabbits we kill in this way will be worked with as a source of incredibly nourishing food for us and a pelt that can be made into something useful. We waste none of their body.
We're very open to dialog around this short term approach to reducing their pressure as we support other predators to balance the situation moving forward and reinforce our fencing to keep them out in a real way. Are there more thoughtful or potentially humane avenues we can explore? Happy to hear alternative ideas.

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