Help. My Germinating Maize Seeds Kept Being Dugged Up.
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A farmer asks for help regarding germinating maize seeds being dug up by unknown animals, likely chickens or rats, in an unfenced backyard. The thread features practical advice on using nets, treating seeds, and baiting, while the original poster clarifies their suspicion about neighbor's chickens versus rats.
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“I planted about 15 rows of maize in my backyard. They were germinating fine until I arrived home this night to see them all dugged up and disappear.”
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“Since you don't have the funds to fence ur backyard yet, I'll advise you round the place u planted ur maize with a net.”
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“Also buy seeds and feed the chickens for the first one week of your germination to take their attention away from your farm.”
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