Rocky isn't safe in my house

[Kizza]

I am so angry and upset. My mum put snail bait around her plants in the back yard and it spilled out onto the grass and she just left it there. It is all in the spot where Rocky likes to eat grass and lay around. This is the second time she has put snail bait in the garden where he could possible get in and eat it, last time he got some into his mouth and I had to rush him to the vet and they pumped charcoal down his throat. It was not pleasant for anyone involved. Luckily it didn't do any damage.

I wish I could afford to move out, it isn't safe for him with here around. She is the one who got Rocky for me as a present without talking to me first, you would think that she would have committed in her head that she would make sure our house was safe for him.

Makes me so upset, I love the little guy and don't know what I would do without him. I don't understand how people can be so careless

Sorry for the rant I just had to get that out

 

[gmas rabbit]

Have you talked to your mom about the danger? Sounds like you are going to have to fence off a safe area for him and she needs to respect it. Tell her to put out dishes of beer, they will attract and drown the snails and it is safe for Rocky.You are responsible for him, so you have every right to vent.

 

[LakeCondo]

Yes, talk with your mother. Something seems to be wrong with her thinking. Are there other signs of it? She might be developing some kind of dementia, so anger might not be called for, but medical help.

 

[JjGoesBounce]

Maybe tell her this and then get an x-pen to put in the backyard so he can't get at anything that you don't want him to..
Jj

 

[gmas rabbit]

x-pen is a great idea. Then if you want him to run, do it when you can really, really supervise him, checking the yard out first.

 

[Kizza]

Wow, I was in a foul mood that day, just looking back. I have since calmed down a bit and I am being extra vigilant when he is in the yard.

I feel bad if I fence him off in a pen because he has always been able to run around and play where he wants. He is a very good boy and always stays in sight and doesn't get up to any funny business. Usually.

If I cage him in though, he tends to just lay down and do nothing so he would never get any exercise. There is a poor excuse for a fence around the shrubs with the snail bait but Rocky will easily find a way in if he really wants to get in. I will ask my dad to make a proper one I'm sure it isn't that hard.

LakeCondo, it is funny you should mention a mental health disorder because she is actually bipolar. I do however think that there is more going on upstairs than that. She is being treated for it with medication, but they really do anything and she wont seek any other kind of help. She self diagnosed and then the doctor just gave her medication without seeking advice from a specialist.

I know it seems unfair to get angry at her because she isn't all there, but bottom line is that she knows snail bait kills animals and there is no excuse for leaving it laying around. I also have 2 dogs so it is obvious that there are pets around that could eat it.

I do have to do something though. Maybe I will just ask her where she wants to put plants so we can make a proper fence. She changes her mind all the time though.

This is so frustrating :S Sorry to just be complaining lol

 

[LakeCondo]

Running free isn't a good idea; a stray dog could come along, etc. You just need a big pen. 2 xpens put together would get you a square 8 feet on each side.

I hope it would help if you bought & gave your mom some snail repellant that won't hurt animals. A circle of diatomaceous earth around a plant will stop the snails. I always put some mixed in to the potting soil when I transplant plants outside. Definitely she shouldn't buy more of the poison & I hope she doesn't have much left.

 

[ZRabbits]

Sounds like a frustrating situation, but unfortunately for you it is your parent's house. Does your father know what your mother is doing? I don't think it's up to a child to make sure a parent is doing the right thing.

Get a pen for your bunny. Also watch your dogs. Bring your concerns to your Father about the snail repellent.

Shame about your Mom. Bipolar disorder is hard on the person as well as those around them. But there are ways to help. And your Father needs to be part of that equation.

Wishing you luck.

K

 

[gmas rabbit]

Also tell your mom about the dishes of beer, she can spread that around with no problem.

 

[Kizza]

Thanks for the tips guys I will try them out. The diatomaceous earth sounds liek a good idea I will have a look around for some.

Just for the record I should probably clarify, I am an adult I just live with my mum because I can't afford a house just yet, but I am saving hard for it. My dad doesn't live with us, he lives a few suburbs away so according to my mum he has no say in what goes on in the house. Even though he owns it. Long story.

She is also a reformed alcoholic so the beer isn't a good idea I will keep that in mind though for when I move out and make a garden so thanks for that one

Rocky is fine to run around in the backyard, my dogs are very small and very old so they keep to themselves. Max is blind and deaf and Nikki likes Rocky so she looks out for him. Stray dogs can't get into my yard either so it is ok. I never leave him by himself for very long out there and he goes back in his cage when I am not home.

Unfortunately also, I have always been the mum in the house. I have 2 brothers and they have always looked to me for help instead of my parents so it's a tough one. They are adults now though so they can look after themselves.

Thanks for the alternatives to snail bait if there are any more please let me know I'm not a very good gardener through lack of practice so little tips are always good for when I have my own place

 

[Kizza]

If I told my boyfriend about the beer idea he would be horrified and say it was a waste of perfectly good beer I will just buy the crappy tasting beer lol

 

[Nancy McClelland]

We used a saucer for the beer, and, since they only come out at night, it can be picked up during the daytime. Took care of the slugs in our strawberries too.