[binner]

is there anything the blooming things wont eat?
i got my plot in may last year and just planted a few bits, most of it was eaten only things that survived were some cabbage and brocoli after i netted them and they grew back, and some spuds.
i lost spring onions, carrots, half the cabbage and brocoli, beetroot and all lettuces
although it was a new plot and the fence was not finnished so i think the rabbits had a few too.
i will be getting my self plenty of mesh for this year but is there anything the flying rats wont eat? i dont want to cover everything if i dont have to

[8doubles]

I think that is a bit harsh on the woodpigeon , flying rabbits maybe but not rats.
Town/ feral pigeon do deserve the flying rat label but not the woodies, pretty birds which make great pies.
Thank you for fattening them for me.

[bigben]

It might have been the rabbits that did much of the damage. I foolishly left my cabbage and sprouts uncovered last year and they were devastated by pigeons but one I covered them they recovered. Nothing else - carrots, parsnips, beetroot etc got touched. Fix your fences and see if anything changes.

[8doubles]

Could also be sparrows as they are partial to a mixed salad , i watched one hen have a peck at lettuce , beet ,spinach and kale in turn. If you have a flock of 30 sparrows  dining at your plot the pigeons will often get the blame.I think birds generally tend to ignore the onion family.

[binner]

It might have been the rabbits that did much of the damage. Fix your fences and see if anything changes.

fence has been up for months now, its solid and no sign of rabbits digging under

Thank you for fattening them for me.

yes the pair i see most days are very fat, i quite fancy trying some

[binner]

I think birds generally tend to ignore the onion family.

see my other thread about onions lol