Brush Piles For Bunnies

[xbowguy]

Been building brush piles for bunnies and critters for about 4 years now. When a large tree or tangle goes down, I utilize it into cover. I start with the biggest pieces for bases.

Then fill it all in with the fluffier stuff. After it gets fairly thick and tall, I put more big stuff on top to mash it and hold it in place.

Two of my finished products today.
I have built 15-16 brush piles and our rabbit numbers are out of sight. Not taking all the credit, but the piles can't hurt any either.

 

[Big_Holla]

Nice rabbittat!

 

["J"]

Build it and they will come!!! Good job Rick!

 

[jagermeister]

Great stuff, Rick! I too try to build a bunny brush pile any time I’m given a chance. Like any other habitat improvement, it’s a really good feeling when you see the critters utilize it!

 

[Sgt Fury]

I’ve been doing that for years on my property and the rabbit population has exploded….and so has the red Fox population. It’s nice to see the red Fox near our koi pond, shed and driveway almost daily. They had a den in our back yard about 200 yards from the house this past spring.

 

[CJD3]

I've done it for years too. (But half the reason was it was easier to throw it in a pile than to haul it away or burn it.)
I can't say it made a big difference but, we do what we can...

 

[TinyTucky]

My dad had his 6ish acres of hard woods (mostly mature oaks and maples) timbered close to 10 years ago. Our rabbit numbers at the time were near nonexistent due to feral cats and lack of habitat. After taking care of both said above things, the rabbit numbers are unbelievable. Tons of briars, and tree tops left over are prime for em back there. Also had a family of red foxes move in a few years ago as well like @Sgt Fury had. Nice work.

 

[xbowguy]

Working on another pile. Check out how this apple branch grew into the other trunk.

 

[xbowguy]

Two more today. That's 7 piles in 5 days. I'm done until the next storm!

 

[brock ratcliff]

That’s awesome, Rick!

 

[finelyshedded]

Great work Rick!

 

[Big_Holla]

They're gonna love that! Nice job!