Some horrible person has shot 30 rabbits

[classic33]

IF they are going to be eaten.What if they aren't though?

Have a look at Cubist answer to my question.

Asked because a relative, and surrounding farmers were hit when nearly 1,000 deer were simply let loose. Livestock had to fight for the grass to live.

 

[Cubist]

So the young ones aren't shot?

Depends on the circumstances. Generally speaking you'd leave a good young healthy animal to breed. However, you owe it to the deer to know as much as possible about the local population. Observation and local knowledge are critical. You do see runts, youngsters with poor body shape, malform heads and antlers. Knowledge of conformity and how to spot strong genes tells you which ones to leave. From a sporting point of view, the most prized are the mature bucks with strong carriage and heavy antlers. They've had their time and contributed to the gene pool. However, the responsibility of deciding who takes over once you've taken them is also yours.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Have a look at Cubist answer to my question.

Asked because a relative, and surrounding farmers were hit when nearly 1,000 deer were simply let loose. Livestock had to fight for the grass to live.

Who the hell let 1000 of 'em loose?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Depends on the circumstances. Generally speaking you'd leave a good young healthy animal to breed. However, you owe it to the deer to know as much as possible about the local population. Observation and local knowledge are critical. You do see runts, youngsters with poor body shape, malform heads and antlers. Knowledge of conformity and how to spot strong genes tells you which ones to leave. From a sporting point of view, the most prized are the mature bucks with strong carriage and heavy antlers. They've had their time and contributed to the gene pool. However, the responsibility of deciding who takes over once you've taken them is also yours.

Ok, fair enough.

 

[classic33]

Who the hell let 1000 of 'em loose?

That's a bone of contention. Only one place had them, but if they admit to letting them loose, then they've a bit of a bill to pick up.

There's well over twice that at, the last estimate.

 

[gavgav]

Don't agree with them being shot, but rabbits are a menace on the caravan site that we have our static on. Continually burrowing holes under and around the caravans, eating plants, chewing through the fences, etc.

 

[Crackle]

Head shot: Do you aim for their Bright Eyes, or was that a kinda of a dream I had.

 

[User482]

But for rabbit proof fencing to work you have to clear the area first - or you just end up with a captive population.

And you're right about the feeding of vermin.

A friend of mine sank fencing all around his veg patch in an effort to keep moles out (moles can't dig very deep). You can guess what happened...

 

[Starchivore]

If I were dead and looking down I wouldn't be bothered about some rabbits chewing on my flowers or rucking up the soil on my grave a bit. I imagine I'd be pleased to see the furry little beggers having some fun, it'd be a nice sight. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to shoot them.

I don't know what's wrong with some people.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

One of the books I remember reading to the kids and really enjoying was Mole Moves House, whereby a family eventually tire of trying to get rid of a mole in their garden and move to escape, mole doesn't want to be left behind and moves to the new house with them, imagine their delight when the first molehill appears in their new garden.

 

[snorri]

I can 't be bothered to find that post. Please point me towards it.

It's no use evading the issue Accy cyclist, you fed these wild rabbits at the graveyard which could only encourage their breeding to the point where they had become a nuisance and you must share responsibility for the pest control action which followed.
You claim to have an affinity with rural affairs so must be aware of some of the damage that can be done by rabbits, grave stones made unstable by excavations, and grave decorations ruined prematurely, which can only upset relatives and friends of the deceased.

 

[Cubist]

[QUOTE 4546410, member: 9609"]allow for an increase in birds of prey and foxes - oh, but wait a minute we can't have too many foxes or birds of prey because they may take some pheasants that are specifically raised for the gun lovers to shoot..

What ever way this is twisted, some people like guns and like killing other creatures with these guns, it makes them feel good or powerful or something. Pest control is merely an excuse which they try to use as an excuse for their gun/killing need.[/QUOTE]
Fill your boots: http://www.bioone.org/doi/pdf/10.2981/0909-6396(2006)12[39:TPIORF]2.0.CO;2

 

[Accy cyclist]

If I were dead and looking down I wouldn't be bothered about some rabbits chewing on my flowers or rucking up the soil on my grave a bit. I imagine I'd be pleased to see the furry little beggers having some fun, it'd be a nice sight. I certainly wouldn't want anyone to shoot them.



I don't know what's wrong with some people.

I think thy're wannabe tough guys, thinking they're taking out something that poses a danger. They'd most likely poop themselves if they had to face something that could fire back at them.

 

[User482]

I think thy're wannabe tough guys, thinking they're taking out something that poses a danger. They'd most likely poop themselves if they had to face something that could fire back at them.

Yeah, they'll be bending back car door mirrors next.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Yeah, they'll be bending back car door mirrors next.

He he! That's funny isn't it(!)