Are badgers a problem for veg?

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woodburner

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Are badgers a problem for veg?
« on: July 01, 2008, 18:23 »
I spotted a very large mound of earth under a bramble patch near my lottie. Looks a bit big for rabbits, about 2ft high, no idea of extent back into the brambles though, so I am thinking badgers?

If it is badgers, are they a nuisence to veg growing?
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Are badgers a problem for veg?
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 19:59 »
Not as much as rabbits, but can cause some damage, like corn, courgettes and generally dig up things.

Don't know about their burrowing habits though.
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Are badgers a problem for veg?
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008, 20:34 »
I think badgers eat slugs and snails as well as worms  :tongue2:
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Are badgers a problem for veg?
« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2008, 13:29 »
At the allotments down the road they are notorious for eating sweetcorn.

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Are badgers a problem for veg?
« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2008, 14:41 »
yes they have eaten all my carrots :cry: every single one and squashed my strawberries :?



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