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Fencing Rabbit Deterrent

Good Afternoon Gardeners.

We are first time fruit and veg growers, having bought a house with a fruit and veg patch.  We are itching to plant our seedlings out, but we have a resident wild garden rabbit.  We don't want to have spoils if we can avoid them, and we know our produce is likely to be a prize season for the rabbits.  
We have been informed that rabbits 'don't jump'.  If that is the case, would a fence around our patch be the solution.  If you are using a fence to protect your vegetables, can you recommend one that we could buy or make?

Any advice would be helpful.  Thank you.  
Vicky

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Rabbits don't jump?  :o  🤣 Speaking as a farmer's daughter, Oh yes they do ... some jump higher than others, some are more determined than others, but oh yes, rabbits do jump.  I've seen them many times.  But a good rabbit fence will keep them out.

    This thread on rabbit fencing tells you all you need to know.

    https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1000696/installing-rabbit-proof-fencing/p1

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505

    Sorry. Couldn't resist.😊
    In London. Keen but lazy.
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