deer in backyard

[er2006]

I live in the City of Philadelphia and I need to find a way to get the deer out of my backyard. They are eating the tomatoe plants and they don't run when you go out to chase them . My arm is sore from a previous injury and it is now worse from throwing a few rocks. I don't feel like using a weapon as there are too many homes around and even if you hit it , if it goes through , you may wind up in a nasty situation. The prudent thing is to not plant anything they eat , but I don't like concrete trees. Any sugestions , serious or humourous would be appreciated . I am assuming this the right section to post this. Thanks in advance Ed.

[PisnNapalm]

Slingshot....

Do you have a dog?

[Tootie]

There are many repellents that work for a short time but most deer get used to them and cross over after time. We installed an electric fence around our vege garden, 7' tall and wires spaced at 6". It's the only thing the hoofed rats understand, touch and be zapped or avoid it. Oh, and I have 2 dogs a rotti and a rotti mix, they only work if they are outside all the time.

[Dredly]

Buy some heavy duty fishing line (20+ pound test if possible) and make a fence out of it. The deer will walk into it and get pissed because they can't see it and then they will leave

Also insanely cheap as opposed to the price of a real fence

[Evolution]

Put a trail of something they like to eat... such as corn or something leading them to your neighbors garden. Duh! Anyway I hope you can remedy your problem. Good luck.

[epfreak64]

coyate urine works great. also plastic bags from the store works .pie pans work to

[WVneighbor]

I was just about to make a post with the same exact title, except I'm wanting to get the deer INTO my back yard!

Now I know all I have to do is plant a few tomato plants!

I'd suggest an airsoft or BB gun. A couple little stings should discourage them.

[soberbyker]

From : http://www.carolinacountry.com/story...ofgarden2.html

We have found that putting moth balls around and in the garden to help with the deer and rabbits eating our plants. We put them in the rows, between the plants and the smell keeps them out of the garden. When it rains we have to put more out because the rain dissolves them.

another good link: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/p...20004911.html#

and a few more here<---CLICK

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[er2006]

From : http://www.carolinacountry.com/story...ofgarden2.html



another good link: http://faq.gardenweb.com/faq/lists/p...20004911.html#

and a few more here<---CLICK

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Tried to give rep , but I will add the links , as it may prove helpful , in the future. The damn things are bold and seem to be fearless around people , I can't figure that out . maybe some one is feeding them .

Thanks for the info again.
Ed

[er2006]

I wish to thank everyone for the information ,and the good responeses I gave rep where I could .

Ed