Friday, January 9, 2009

Cull of the rabbits and the planting of Mango trees

We had to cull 6 of our adult rabbits as they were eating up every bit of green in the property. With the end of the rains and the lack of fresh grass they attacked every plant leaf within reach and when leaves were not available they went at the bark!! So the choice had to be made between the rabbits and saving the vegetation. And in this area rabbits do grow faster than plants so the decision was made to cull the rabbits. We still have 14 young rabbits but they are encaged and their movements limited. A rabbit enclosure is being considered.

In January, Henry initiated the planting of 10 mango trees. All of them are grafted plants and we got them from the Intergrated Tamale Fruit Company(ITFC). They are being well cared for by Henry and Mohammad our gardener/watchman! The fact that we getting a very regular and bountiful supply of water from the municipality now helps in taking better care of the saplings even in this dry season.

I am told that the saplings should start bearing fruit in three years time!! One plants another harvests!!

PS: Did i mention that rabbit meat is delicious??

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