tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post4548952902973698492..comments2024-03-28T04:18:17.892-07:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: An Early Morning Visitor: Who Was That Masked Man? outlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-26512591289272891632015-05-12T12:52:13.347-07:002015-05-12T12:52:13.347-07:00Butter wouldn't melt! I've read on numero...Butter wouldn't melt! I've read on numerous posts the destruction these buggers cause and think you'd better protect those fish Peter or else you could be running out of ammo! Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-53872149415634508132015-05-12T12:51:58.584-07:002015-05-12T12:51:58.584-07:00Butter wouldn't melt! I've read on numero...Butter wouldn't melt! I've read on numerous posts the destruction these buggers cause and think you'd better protect those fish Peter or else you could be running out of ammo! Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-44561573559816771242015-05-12T01:49:49.709-07:002015-05-12T01:49:49.709-07:00Haha, I love the comparison with politicians. Cute...Haha, I love the comparison with politicians. Cute animal but I hope it does not eat your fish.Lisa C. D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12172903134507691227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-3216627952926681182015-05-11T20:55:06.938-07:002015-05-11T20:55:06.938-07:00Oh well, you know my feelings about raccoons. I&#...Oh well, you know my feelings about raccoons. I've actually felt somewhat more sympathetic toward them since one appeared in my garden "after hours" in the morning light several weeks ago, looking a little worse for wear (as my mother would have said). I've seen no evidence of raccoons in my garden since that stare-down (but now I've probably jinxed myself by mentioning the fact). PBS had an interesting feature on urban raccoons (part of a series on backyard critters), which also made me sympathetic to their circumstances. They DO like water, though, so protect those Koi!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-73431840634764673762015-05-11T20:53:07.621-07:002015-05-11T20:53:07.621-07:00Oh gosh, yes I believe it because I saw one the ot...Oh gosh, yes I believe it because I saw one the other day, too. Except the one I saw was huge! As it was crawling out of a tree, I actually thought it was a bear cub ... it was that big. It wasn't until I saw the striped tail that I realized it was a raccoon. I had the same reaction as Jean (re: rabies), because the one I saw was during the late afternoon on a bright, sunny day. But then I did some research and found out the do come out during the day sometimes--particularly during the spring, and particularly mother 'coons, who must forage for their babies. I don't have electric fencing, but so far they haven't caused much damage. We've had them here in the neighborhood for years, but this is the first time I've seen one during the day. Great photos!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-35088525711103799802015-05-11T17:10:30.890-07:002015-05-11T17:10:30.890-07:00They are very cute, and not very nice neighbors.They are very cute, and not very nice neighbors.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-62698378499225271982015-05-11T16:36:13.269-07:002015-05-11T16:36:13.269-07:00Which politicians are as cute as raccoons?
No fish...Which politicians are as cute as raccoons?<br />No fish are safe...nor are the pond plants. They make a nice salad on the side.rickiihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-16988107441538500672015-05-11T16:02:18.299-07:002015-05-11T16:02:18.299-07:00Koi, the more expensive, the better, are favorites...Koi, the more expensive, the better, are favorites of raccoons. For years, we called the pond a sushi bar.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-76953222223979942892015-05-11T16:00:40.887-07:002015-05-11T16:00:40.887-07:00They're very cute and curious but still wild ...They're very cute and curious but still wild animals and, like all creatures, they'll attack if they're cornered. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12430412414761487192015-05-11T15:58:49.722-07:002015-05-11T15:58:49.722-07:00Glad you were amused!Glad you were amused!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-50142517047589253262015-05-11T15:57:14.445-07:002015-05-11T15:57:14.445-07:00Because of their sensitive sense of smell, shaking...Because of their sensitive sense of smell, shaking spices like cayenne pepper or cinnamon around things will deter them until the rain washes them away. When I emptied the pond and vacuumed everything, I found that the deepest part of the pond had accumulated about six inches of rocks, gravel and debris. Removing this and placing a large flat rock over part of the deep area will give the fish a hiding place again.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-8554228710086545282015-05-11T15:53:09.287-07:002015-05-11T15:53:09.287-07:00Rabies is very unusual in this area. Every great ...Rabies is very unusual in this area. Every great once in a great while there'll be a case, usually from a bat bite. It was pretty dark when I heard the leaves rustling. It took it quite a while to amble down as it kept trying to find a way to climb higher. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69231178311006494002015-05-11T15:49:55.250-07:002015-05-11T15:49:55.250-07:00You are right. When I pulled everything out of th...You are right. When I pulled everything out of the pond and vacuumed it out, I realized that the deepest part, where the fish can hide beneath a rock had, over the years, filled with rocks and other debris. I gained about six inches in depth by removing it all. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69096861531546574352015-05-11T15:47:08.709-07:002015-05-11T15:47:08.709-07:00Fence is back up but I need to repair the extensio...Fence is back up but I need to repair the extension cord or get another as the fence guy cut it in half when digging post holes. Doesn't everyone? outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-82826532656812364482015-05-11T15:23:47.240-07:002015-05-11T15:23:47.240-07:00Such cute faces! I didn't even think about the...Such cute faces! I didn't even think about them eating fish out of ponds. We used to have some but they just ate the cat food. Glad he made his presence know so you can protect the pond!www.ravenscourtgardens. comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17352192526462955088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-59640507810358983582015-05-11T13:47:34.913-07:002015-05-11T13:47:34.913-07:00Awww - such a shame about the cute face masking th...Awww - such a shame about the cute face masking their destructive tendencies...!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55373344010087417132015-05-11T10:04:08.971-07:002015-05-11T10:04:08.971-07:00Cute but destructive. Time to get the fence going...Cute but destructive. Time to get the fence going and save those fish.Shirleyhttp://rockoakdeer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-55868758900709210402015-05-11T08:59:31.526-07:002015-05-11T08:59:31.526-07:00"Camera or gun"...hehe, you had me laugh..."Camera or gun"...hehe, you had me laughing. Somehow I wouldn't be surprised to learn you had both within reach.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-12257620537914926962015-05-11T08:53:21.974-07:002015-05-11T08:53:21.974-07:00I heard raccoons smell through their feet; maybe t...I heard raccoons smell through their feet; maybe that is why they look so creepy when they walk. They have the cutest faces though, so most will run to grab a camera, not a gun. Did you amend the pond in any way? chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-72870885746969557082015-05-11T07:07:21.881-07:002015-05-11T07:07:21.881-07:00Is rabies a problem in your area? That's the f...Is rabies a problem in your area? That's the first thing we think of when we see raccoons in daylight. Jean Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000315400392984647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-51642007553007366602015-05-11T06:57:20.996-07:002015-05-11T06:57:20.996-07:00They may look cute but bad news for the fish! Bett...They may look cute but bad news for the fish! Better get that electric fence back up again soon..Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-49843392350848658732015-05-11T06:12:43.980-07:002015-05-11T06:12:43.980-07:00Oh dear. They are cute, and you got some good phot...Oh dear. They are cute, and you got some good photos, but they are so destructive. I hope you got the electric fence back up to protect your new fish. Also...do you really own a gun?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com