pigeon damage

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  1. allotment novice

    allotment novice Apprentice Gardener

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    I am very new to allotment gardening as I have only had mine for about 3 weeks now.
    The cabbages and sprouts I have planted have had virtually all of the leaves eaten away.
    I have bought some cloches now, but want to know "will the cabbages and sprouts recover or should I start them over again ?"
     
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    bexy13 Stay calm and eat cucumber!

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    Like all veg it may or may not it will just be hit and miss, I would plant some more just in case :D
     
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      Air rifle, or something like an ojibwa bird trap. Will keep the fridge full in 2 senses of the word...

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      pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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      Its quite likely to be slugs that are causing the problem.
       
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      Only if they are missing the pigeons and hitting the plants
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