My husband and I go only nightly bunny walks in thr spring and summer-- we walk around our neighborhood and count the bunnies we see. We usually get into the 20s and sometimes 30s, with many a baby bunny in sight, and it makes us very happy and excited. We love having bunnies in our yard, too. We found a baby one just the other day. However, I hate them eating my tulips, which they have faithfully done every year but this one. This year, I brewed my own batch of natural rabbit repellent: water, lots of jalapeños and habanero peppers, cinnamon, cloves, garlic powder, and vegetable oil. I've spritzed my tulips EVERY DAY with this mixture, from the moment they started shooting up through the earth, and so far, so good: the tulip buds should open this week. I'm happy to have found a safe way to coexist with our bunny friends (and deer, since i'm pretty sure they eat the tulips, too).
It is such a delight when we drive to Boston and see the rabbits!!! They seem to be EVERYWHERE in the city, wherever we're walking - Ooh there's ONE! - and we always stop and coo and watch. The best part is they're so immune to humans that we can stand there gawping and they couldn't care less, so we can be weird bunny oglers without issue. LOL
Loved reading about your friend's wildlife rehabilitation experience. So inspiring! I had to nurse our injured rabbit, Prudence, back to health years ago - syringe feeding her like a baby for days and days. She recovered eventually, such a joy. But they don't live long enough sadly, even as pets. We lost our other bunny to raccoons back in West Philly. They got into the backyard hutch.
This brought tears to my eyes. My best friend and I fell into the trap of interfering w nature-trying to help a young elk she heard crying and alone. I called game and fish and was routed to a kind police officer who came out and I learned that touching the upset youngster to help him stand was a mistake. It was normal for mom to leave him in a safe place but he woke up too soon and panicked. How do any of them survive? I am grateful for your words-you remind me to honor my intention to honor predators as well as prey and open heartedly accept what is beyond my limited understanding
Julie! Your note brought tears to MY eyes. I can’t imagine how I would react in your situation. I can’t barely stand the begging cries a juvenile hawk makes! It’s a day-to-day practice, loving both at the same time 🩷
Beautiful, Louise! You made my morning. I was supposed to be writing, but I will do that later on. Right now, I feel like I've already meditated before Tai Chi class.💓🐇🥰
My husband and I go only nightly bunny walks in thr spring and summer-- we walk around our neighborhood and count the bunnies we see. We usually get into the 20s and sometimes 30s, with many a baby bunny in sight, and it makes us very happy and excited. We love having bunnies in our yard, too. We found a baby one just the other day. However, I hate them eating my tulips, which they have faithfully done every year but this one. This year, I brewed my own batch of natural rabbit repellent: water, lots of jalapeños and habanero peppers, cinnamon, cloves, garlic powder, and vegetable oil. I've spritzed my tulips EVERY DAY with this mixture, from the moment they started shooting up through the earth, and so far, so good: the tulip buds should open this week. I'm happy to have found a safe way to coexist with our bunny friends (and deer, since i'm pretty sure they eat the tulips, too).
I found myself counting rabbits this morning after reading your note—so fun! And I love your creativity with your spring bulbs!
Once you start counting, you'll want to do it all the time!
It is such a delight when we drive to Boston and see the rabbits!!! They seem to be EVERYWHERE in the city, wherever we're walking - Ooh there's ONE! - and we always stop and coo and watch. The best part is they're so immune to humans that we can stand there gawping and they couldn't care less, so we can be weird bunny oglers without issue. LOL
Loved reading about your friend's wildlife rehabilitation experience. So inspiring! I had to nurse our injured rabbit, Prudence, back to health years ago - syringe feeding her like a baby for days and days. She recovered eventually, such a joy. But they don't live long enough sadly, even as pets. We lost our other bunny to raccoons back in West Philly. They got into the backyard hutch.
They are unflappable! I’m so sorry about the loss of your pet Bunny to raccoons—that’s awful
I love the bunnies so much! We have many in our backyard. I didn't like it when they ate my Gerbera Daisy plant.
This brought tears to my eyes. My best friend and I fell into the trap of interfering w nature-trying to help a young elk she heard crying and alone. I called game and fish and was routed to a kind police officer who came out and I learned that touching the upset youngster to help him stand was a mistake. It was normal for mom to leave him in a safe place but he woke up too soon and panicked. How do any of them survive? I am grateful for your words-you remind me to honor my intention to honor predators as well as prey and open heartedly accept what is beyond my limited understanding
Julie! Your note brought tears to MY eyes. I can’t imagine how I would react in your situation. I can’t barely stand the begging cries a juvenile hawk makes! It’s a day-to-day practice, loving both at the same time 🩷
Beautiful, Louise! You made my morning. I was supposed to be writing, but I will do that later on. Right now, I feel like I've already meditated before Tai Chi class.💓🐇🥰
I love that image—thanks so much, Patricia! 💚🐇