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Gardening

Kaleva

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8. Deer don't run unless spooked as they are cautious animals

Reply to natheo (Reply #7)

Sun Dec 23, 2018, 12:40 AM

Dec 2018

The reason why fishing line works for some is the fact deer can't see it. They bump up against the line, can't see it, so they back away.

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Might try use fishing line for a garden fence next year. [View all] Kaleva Dec 2018 OP

As long as there's no chance of neighbor kids trying to run through it, sounds good mr_lebowski Dec 2018 #1

He could tie some streamers to it to make it visible. n/t Mr.Bill Dec 2018 #5

I don't know how long it would take for 30 lb test, Mr.Bill Dec 2018 #2

Problems with chicken wire Kaleva Dec 2018 #3

I agree chicken wire doesn't look good. n/t Mr.Bill Dec 2018 #4

When I was 2naSalit Dec 2018 #6

good but not the safest method natheo Dec 2018 #7

Deer don't run unless spooked as they are cautious animals Kaleva Dec 2018 #8

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