tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post4813880562480795177..comments2024-03-28T18:12:44.319-04:00Comments on Sparrow Tree Journal: Oh, deer!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-7786032176437966142022-09-04T17:31:44.627-04:002022-09-04T17:31:44.627-04:00Yes, a spray with pepper or animal urine works nic...Yes, a spray with pepper or animal urine works nicely. I used to make a spray from water and cayenne pepper. Also, putting animal hair out around the plants. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-40110275446987366792022-08-28T15:29:06.471-04:002022-08-28T15:29:06.471-04:00beats the shit out of me.beats the shit out of me.yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-26266062855468326762022-08-28T10:32:13.949-04:002022-08-28T10:32:13.949-04:00Cute doggie pictures. I'm not sure this helps ...Cute doggie pictures. I'm not sure this helps with the waiting, but when I was diagnosed based on the MRI, the doctor called immediately to let me know. Same with my husband, as soon as a test was read and it's cancer usually the red alerts go out. Not sure if that's the case for you but hopefully you'll know something monday.tahoegirl.bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-50049886409101599872022-08-27T18:01:50.938-04:002022-08-27T18:01:50.938-04:00Thanks Steve! I'll probably go with a cage, as...Thanks Steve! I'll probably go with a cage, as it sounds the most foolproof. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-21447393974464635702022-08-27T18:00:57.450-04:002022-08-27T18:00:57.450-04:00It's hard to begrudge a thirsty animal water. ...It's hard to begrudge a thirsty animal water. And I'd gladly buy deer corn and spread it out front if that would keep the deer satisfied, but they eat birdseed and corn out of bird feeders and they STILL seem to prefer our crabapple leaves. Sigh.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-7122338861014792552022-08-27T17:59:47.714-04:002022-08-27T17:59:47.714-04:00We might actually have some Irish Spring soap in t...We might actually have some Irish Spring soap in the house! My husband likes the way it smells.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-78680757452719684042022-08-27T17:59:14.090-04:002022-08-27T17:59:14.090-04:00I ought to see if I can get the dogs to pee near i...I ought to see if I can get the dogs to pee near it!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-50774056184832793682022-08-27T17:58:41.732-04:002022-08-27T17:58:41.732-04:00I can't believe peppermint oil kept squirrels ...I can't believe peppermint oil kept squirrels away from fruit! They're usually tenacious little buggers.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-61047106907373673132022-08-27T17:58:01.408-04:002022-08-27T17:58:01.408-04:00Yes, I think the cage might be the best idea.Yes, I think the cage might be the best idea.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-17065957644934490252022-08-27T17:57:41.741-04:002022-08-27T17:57:41.741-04:00What I don't get is why they keep coming for l...What I don't get is why they keep coming for less than a handful of tiny little leaves when the whole neighborhood is full of alternative food sources. We've even seen them eating out of bird feeders, and there are plenty of acorns, black walnuts, pecans, and who knows what all kinds of green stuff to eat. But no, they have to come after our tiny little stick tree!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-30765806945951566452022-08-27T17:56:07.812-04:002022-08-27T17:56:07.812-04:00I guess we'll have to go with a cage...as much...I guess we'll have to go with a cage...as much as I hate the thought.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-58229556325154541862022-08-27T17:55:05.045-04:002022-08-27T17:55:05.045-04:00I know! It makes me so mad when it happens! I love...I know! It makes me so mad when it happens! I love our little stick tree. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-8879529466718020122022-08-27T17:54:39.742-04:002022-08-27T17:54:39.742-04:00We've seen foxes close by but obviously they l...We've seen foxes close by but obviously they live in harmony with the deer. We have neighbors who got chickens a few months ago. I hope they're safe!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-75996280786708393292022-08-27T17:53:34.968-04:002022-08-27T17:53:34.968-04:00I'm thinking a cage will be the best option ev...I'm thinking a cage will be the best option even if it isn't all that pretty to look at . As Terra said (below) it should only be for the first two or three years.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-48753360918371260002022-08-27T17:52:21.993-04:002022-08-27T17:52:21.993-04:00I think this will be what I end up doing. I alread...I think this will be what I end up doing. I already have some chicken wire going to waste in the garage.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-81967081432974043462022-08-27T12:56:57.480-04:002022-08-27T12:56:57.480-04:00Your tree has the potential to be so glorious. I s...Your tree has the potential to be so glorious. I suggest you go with the cage (metal posts and chicken wire) to protect the tree for the first 3 years. Yes, kind of ugly but the tree will get big enough to flourish without the cage, lots of cage use here in my area.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-47799797088078392812022-08-27T12:38:20.051-04:002022-08-27T12:38:20.051-04:00I have no deer advice. I have drip line mugging sq...I have no deer advice. I have drip line mugging squirrels to contend with. I gave up the fight since we're in a drought and I can't use the water anyway. Deedleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220174067034720943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-42754400869215844352022-08-26T12:46:33.277-04:002022-08-26T12:46:33.277-04:00I'd also check out the deer/rabbit repeller sp...I'd also check out the deer/rabbit repeller sprays. I've also seen a recipe to make your own but it sounds quite vile to make. OTOH, not as nasty as how they get the predator-based urine repellents. IIRC it involved leaving beating raw eggs, grinding hot peppers, mixing with milk & water and leaving it to sit in the sun for a day or two, <br />then strain and spray. <br />Also things like the soap or hanging foil pie plates work, then the deer get used to it. So novelty and changing tactics is also key. JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-79988360104611226132022-08-26T12:09:55.099-04:002022-08-26T12:09:55.099-04:00Unfortunately I don't have any experience tryi...Unfortunately I don't have any experience trying to keep deer away from our own garden! I have seen trees in parks with cylindrical cages around them to protect the trunk -- they're unobtrusive enough to not be TOO ugly and also protect the tree. But it seems others have had luck with sprays and even less obvious solutions. Good luck!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-22582925592461995932022-08-26T12:06:11.870-04:002022-08-26T12:06:11.870-04:00I have read that shards of Irish Spring soap tied ...I have read that shards of Irish Spring soap tied around the tree, rather like ornaments, will repel deer. It's a cheap enough fix if it works.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903219053905863943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-83498694332911093652022-08-26T09:20:28.299-04:002022-08-26T09:20:28.299-04:00I'd be happy to send you a fox to deter the de...I'd be happy to send you a fox to deter the deer if we could only catch the dang thing. Honestly- ask your local nurseries. I have no idea. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-90682160045443494022022-08-26T04:02:16.842-04:002022-08-26T04:02:16.842-04:00We used to buy a spray that was urine-based, or at...We used to buy a spray that was urine-based, or at least smelled like it, to keep the deer away. It didn’t smell when we were around it but it worked on the deer.Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-82226700502261877212022-08-26T02:39:56.538-04:002022-08-26T02:39:56.538-04:00Sorry, no useful tips there from me, but I think t...Sorry, no useful tips there from me, but I think the other commenters have some good suggestions already.<br />Poor little tree!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-12050712027186022462022-08-25T21:39:50.589-04:002022-08-25T21:39:50.589-04:00A friend wrapped cloth around the trunk of their p...A friend wrapped cloth around the trunk of their pear tree and sprinkled peppermint oil on it liberally. It kept the squirrels fromr eating the seeds out of about 20 pears a day and she thought it might also deter the deer who live in their woods. I think maybe the cloth could be old socks so would not be too obtrusive.Ana Dunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801596886513886511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3830720322970025712.post-42534825899788734872022-08-25T21:10:53.182-04:002022-08-25T21:10:53.182-04:00I agree with the first commenter. Check on an envi...I agree with the first commenter. Check on an environmentally friendly spray first... but the cage idea may be the best. Check to see if you can find something in green, or spray it green, that way it might not be that noticeable, like say silver or white.Mistress Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02098940220513091207noreply@blogger.com