Protecting Vegetable Gardens from Rabbits

Rabbits can be a major nuisance for rural gardeners, especially when natural food dwindles seasonally. They'll raid nearby vegetable gardens.

Barrier Methods

Set up box-like frames covered on all sides with chicken wire. Extend the wire deep into the soil to prevent burrowing, and make the top hinged for crop access.

If rabbits burrow under the barrier, switch to solid-bottomed raised beds. Anchor the wire-covered frames to the bed's wooden frame with hinges.