tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post1986048725285549364..comments2024-03-26T00:14:00.509-07:00Comments on Crunchy Chicken: Critters in the gardenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-83076582958523606892008-06-17T21:52:00.000-07:002008-06-17T21:52:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Maverickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148449329415974839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-81482155309395013262008-06-13T10:59:00.000-07:002008-06-13T10:59:00.000-07:00I'm a beekeeper living in black bear country (we g...I'm a beekeeper living in black bear country (we get bears in our yard just about every year, even though we live well inside a small town). Bears love honey, of course, and a single encounter with a bear can be a disaster for a hive -- far, far worse than anything a bear can do to a garden.<BR/><BR/>There is only one answer: if you need to keep the bears out, you MUST use an electric fence. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-49649912773441995682008-06-03T12:46:00.000-07:002008-06-03T12:46:00.000-07:00Polyester* row covers. They keep out slugs, deer, ...Polyester* row covers. They keep out slugs, deer, raccoohs, puppies, and presumably bears. Greenpas are smart enough to lift up the row cover, but typically they are not destructive enough to do any real harm. They'll take only the biggest chard leaves, and let the other ones grow.<BR/><BR/>Probably you could use muslin, but it would rot in one season, and wouldn't let enough light through. This Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00948862014804530232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-40376107507238622552008-06-02T20:37:00.000-07:002008-06-02T20:37:00.000-07:00Hey - or small amounts of beer left in the can -- ...Hey - or small amounts of beer left in the can -- though you might have to use a 50 gal drum with a clever opening to keep the greenpa in there with the beers.... ;)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-72821454996559572092008-06-02T16:44:00.000-07:002008-06-02T16:44:00.000-07:00Chicken Cellar- didn't that used to be an Atari ga...Chicken Cellar- didn't that used to be an <A HREF="http://robsworld98168.tripod.com/goofiness2.html" REL="nofollow">Atari game?</A>Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-15432843546922028652008-06-02T15:35:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:35:00.000-07:00I'm not sure how to keep them out, but when I was ...I'm not sure how to keep them out, but when I was in Alaska I did graduate from an hour long bear safety class. You're supposed to back away slowly if you ever encounter one. It worked when we ran into some in the woods. But that was well-fed Alaskan Brown Bears, I'm not sure about the hungry one in the yard. I can say to always stay away from cubs, because momma is usually close by and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-42590063664525015082008-06-02T14:33:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:33:00.000-07:00Chicky- maybe you could try salt for youe greenpa ...Chicky- maybe you could try salt for youe greenpa ifestation. woeks on slugs!Robj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-52619214611766981002008-06-02T14:19:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:19:00.000-07:00Shackles for you, toots, and he grew that beard af...Shackles for you, toots, and he grew that beard after he visited me, and I taught him how to sell books.Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-61700797305073183042008-06-02T14:07:00.000-07:002008-06-02T14:07:00.000-07:00"Dr Andrew Weil look-alike" - try as you might, bu..."Dr Andrew Weil look-alike" - try as you might, but the only thing chickening out around here is your cellar.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-37455814550360361642008-06-02T13:57:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:57:00.000-07:00"The word choice was deliberate... double entendre..."The word choice was deliberate... double entendre and all."<BR/><BR/>Ha! I knew you'd try to chicken out! You just think that's what you were thinking.<BR/><BR/>Hence my change to "Freudulent slip".<BR/><BR/>:-)Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-37949731532957946002008-06-02T13:34:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:34:00.000-07:00DC and Robj - :-) I'm saving all those, ya know. ...DC and Robj - :-) I'm saving all those, ya know. Legacy for my grandchildren. <BR/>They're fun. Coming soon- the new <A HREF="http://littlebloginthebigwoods.blogspot.com/2008/06/life-intrudes.html" REL="nofollow"> Chicken Cellar!</A> So far, Crunchy is not involved, but somehow the word "shackles" just pops into my head...<BR/><BR/>Can't wait to see what you'll do with THAT.Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-36603610740294101392008-06-02T13:22:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:22:00.000-07:00Greenpa - I knew precisely what I was thinking, al...Greenpa - I knew precisely what I was thinking, although I don't know what you were just saying. Perhaps you've been grazing on too much chard.<BR/><BR/>The word choice was deliberate... double entendre and all.Crunchy Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612320939936593420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-16068747320409776192008-06-02T13:17:00.000-07:002008-06-02T13:17:00.000-07:00jennc-" I don't think it is a Freudian slip since ...jennc-" I don't think it is a Freudian slip since she was talking about *raised* beds, not beds beds. :)" -<BR/><BR/>ah, well, that's the nature of a Freudulent slip; and I know that you think that's what she was thinking, and it may be that she thought that was what she was thinking, but I think there's a good chance that what she thought she was thinking wasn't what she was really thinking.Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-76515126994995117572008-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:002008-06-02T12:32:00.000-07:00In an emergency, we used to use rocks wrapped in a...In an emergency, we used to use rocks wrapped in ammonia soaked rags. I think they hate the smell.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683655933935098511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-18764460359559545662008-06-02T12:23:00.000-07:002008-06-02T12:23:00.000-07:00I found some thing at the hardware store for your ...I found some thing at the hardware store for your <A HREF="http://robsworld98168.tripod.com/goofiness.html" REL="nofollow">greenpa infestation</A> chickyRobj98168https://www.blogger.com/profile/12449968557883132353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-24948140456625169912008-06-02T11:16:00.000-07:002008-06-02T11:16:00.000-07:00Rachel the canning ho here. It was my bed the bab...Rachel the canning ho here. It was my bed the baby bear was in. We have the joy of cubs going through our back patio most summers. Since this season is especially frigid, Crunch and I figured the raised bed was a warm place for the cub to rest. Having common sense, I know not to disturb the baby as mama is right around the corner and I can always plant something else. <BR/><BR/>I like the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-70281174483961595202008-06-02T10:47:00.000-07:002008-06-02T10:47:00.000-07:00I agree - the bear would be less scary than the Dr...I agree - the bear would be less scary than the Dr Andrew Weil look-alike. Eeep!!!<BR/><BR/><B>robj98168</B> - greenpa trap? ROTFLMAO!!!<BR/><BR/><B>greenpa</B> - I don't think it is a Freudian slip since she was talking about *raised* beds, not beds beds. :)<BR/><BR/>I just have to come up with a solution to keep my cats from digging up my parsley as soon as it sprouts!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304420774638468362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-73266072601227202682008-06-02T08:50:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:50:00.000-07:00While you are on the subject, never mess with pigl...While you are on the subject, never mess with piglets if the sow is nearby either unless you really want to lose a leg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-39088414237713014842008-06-02T08:26:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:26:00.000-07:00Eva may have the right idea - bears are really not...Eva may have the right idea - bears are really not funny, in the back yard; in particular a cub. Small cub means- mama is close. Mama bear will ALWAYS assume the worst about your intentions towards the cub. Pros would be a good idea- particularly if you or the neighbors have kids. Kids and cubs are a dangerous combination- "ooh, look, it's ..." fill in your favorite cartoon. They just don'tGreenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-62310566294952818942008-06-02T08:25:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:25:00.000-07:00I'm glad your back, and am looking forward to read...I'm glad your back, and am looking forward to reading whatever you have time to post.<BR/><BR/>L'shalom,<BR/>kt from canadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-683380394691418802008-06-02T08:14:00.000-07:002008-06-02T08:14:00.000-07:00Bears that become habituated and not afraid of hum...Bears that become habituated and not afraid of humans become a danger. They are large, strong (cute only when little) animals. Habituation almost always leads to death since they become bolder and bolder.<BR/><BR/>Bear bangers, a good dog, electric fences may all work but this looks like an urban situation. Here in BC we have conservation officers who either shoot or trap the bear. Looks like EJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10547029683066393031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-9088265929937253982008-06-02T07:39:00.000-07:002008-06-02T07:39:00.000-07:00I'm sure my suggestion won't be really friendly wi...I'm sure my suggestion won't be really friendly with some, but eh....it is what it is:<BR/><BR/>Paintball gun.<BR/><BR/>Scares them, but does not "hurt" them terminally.<BR/><BR/>Works very well with squirrels.TheNormalMiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331429075393644206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-14198815867317512282008-06-02T07:30:00.000-07:002008-06-02T07:30:00.000-07:00around here we tie bells to our kids to keep the b...around here we tie bells to our kids to keep the black bears away (don't know if that's work with greenpas or grizzlies though). Perhaps she could rig up some noisemakers on a tripwireAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-27205410277205970152008-06-02T07:23:00.000-07:002008-06-02T07:23:00.000-07:00It's obvious how to keep bears outta the garden. ...It's obvious how to keep bears outta the garden. Put the porridge, not too hot and not too cold, at the edge of the yard, not in the middle. Make sure it is <I>just right</I>.Chilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11406176434011890590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1542806651392353413.post-44491582277199949612008-06-02T05:40:00.000-07:002008-06-02T05:40:00.000-07:00"And, all due respect to Rachel, I would find the ..."And, all due respect to Rachel, I would find the following scary critter far more frightening to wake up to in my bed: "<BR/><BR/>Now THERE is an absolutely FASCINATING Freudian slip. <BR/><BR/>:-)Greenpahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224906349154302210noreply@blogger.com