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Trish64 starts with ... I moved to Tasmania from QLD last September and our 6 acre property has lots of fruit trees, mostly apple but also quince, pear and plum. Last season, just when the fruit was nearly but not quite ripe, we woke up one morning to discover it had all disappeared. I had seen fruit with bites out of it or dropped on the ground before that, but this time not a single piece was left..... not even a stalk! Can anyone let me know what animal would have taken it and if there's any way to prevent it from happening again. I don't like the idea of bird netting as I'd hate to injure wildlife. Trish | About the Author Trish64 Winkleigh 19th November 2015 1:09pm #UserID: 12753 Posts: 2 View All Trish64's Edible Fruit Trees |
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| About the Author Slicko CARINDALE,4152,QLD 22nd November 2015 11:25pm #UserID: 1775 Posts: 227 View All Slicko's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Markmelb says... I dont think fruit bats have managed the Trans Tasman crossing as yet Slicko - all Tassys little bats eat insects as far as I can see and weigh less than an ounce. http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/indeX.aspX?base=4905 It could be the previous owner who still thinks they are their fruit? My suggestion is put up motion sensor camera to catch in the act. Aldi have them during the year for sale. | About the Author Markmelb MOUNT WAVERLEY,3149,VIC 23rd November 2015 1:17pm #UserID: 7785 Posts: 1192 View All Markmelb's Edible Fruit Trees |
| About the Author Slicko CARINDALE,4152,QLD 23rd November 2015 5:21pm #UserID: 1775 Posts: 227 View All Slicko's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Trish64 says... Thanks everyone, I could be possums I guess but wouldn't they leave at least some droppings behind? We'd plenty of fruit bats in QLD, but nope not down here..... yet - they'd have a feast! My mum in law is now saying Cockatoos?? A motion camera is not a bad idea, would it pick up at night time? Haven't seen an Aldi in Tassie either :). I'm very new to growing anything, so it's all learning :) | About the Author Trish64 Winkleigh 24th November 2015 7:58am #UserID: 12753 Posts: 2 View All Trish64's Edible Fruit Trees |