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Anti-raccoon measures

5 Apr 20135 Aug 2007 by Mike (tfb)

Finally strung up the electric fence to protect the corn from raccoons. Powering the short, hopefully sharp shocks is a solar-charged controller. The lower wire is place about 6″ (15cm) from the ground, with a second strand about 10″ (25cm) … Read the rest

Categories Fieldwork, Tools, Veggies Tags corn, fencing, racoon, Summer 7 Comments

Turning to corn…

5 Dec 200831 Jul 2007 by Mike (tfb)

Attention turns to corn. Disproportionately lots of attention, as we prepare for the annual battle of wills and technology with the coons. It’s solar-powered electric fence versus opposable thumbs… Earlivee, the first of two small (50’x50′) plantings, made an impressive … Read the rest

Categories Veggies Tags corn, fencing, racoon, Summer Leave a comment

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