This is the pond/lagoon that I fenced in to make more pasture for the alpacas. Look what the muskrats have done! Can you see all those tunnels? I really thought that the muskrats and I could live together in a peaceful, respectful coexistence BUT the tunnels are caving in and making holes up on top where my 'pacas graze.
I have this horrible mental picture of one of the alpacas stepping into a hole and breaking a leg.
Today I was going to try to fill all the cave ins with dirt, but when I got out there, it made more sense to just shovel and smoosh down the tunnels. (The boys are checking out my shovel)
I don't think this is a permanent fix so I may have to give in and let Josh trap them like he suggested. Geese, I really hate to do that......
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I've heard with moles that the vibrations set off by a whirlygig in their tunnels will convince them to move, don't know from experience.
I did learn to shoot woodchucks as a kid since I didn't want my horse stepping in their holes:)
I'm sure you will find the right answer.
The windmills (whirlygig's) work for moles, I've used them before. Only problem is then then pop up somewhere else!
Good luck.
I say trap them! Now I'm worried about your alpacas!
I say trap them - if they could read you could put up signs. Is there anything you can put in their holes to make them inhospitable to muskrats? like moth balls? Your alpacas come first-I'm sending them a hug.
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