Who's been digging in my garden?

[aquilegia]

Twice in the last week I've encountered a huge hole by the rhubarb on my morning walk round the garden.

I say huge, but it's really about a foot across and the same deep. It's not like the holes dug by foxes and cats to cover their p** - it's bigger and I didn't find any droppings.

It's right by the decking that's next to the pond that the frogs and toads often hide under - maybe the animal was trying to get at them? And next to my big rhubarb (the roots have been disturbed - I hope it's ok).

What might've done it? How can I discourage it?

[sandersj89]

Probally a badger. They eat mainly worms and roots. Will also scavenge for other stuff as well. Very very powerful diggers.

Look around the hole for foot prints, very different to a fox/dog.



They are not easy to discourage as they are creatures of habit. Renadine may help. Saok a cloth in the fluid and hang near where they have been active,

HTH

Jerry

[aquilegia]

hmmmm - interesting Jerry. I wasn't sure if we had badgers nearby, but I suppose they must be around somewhere. I filled the hole in already, but next time (there's bound to be) I'll have a good look for prints.

I really must spend a night in the shed to see what goes on out there overnight!

[Val]

 ;DWe should all keep a night watch, I'd love to know what goes on in the dead of night......in the garden. I'd never stay awake though.