You kids get off my lawn!

Red Marley

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We live in town, have a 2x4 welded wire fence to keep our beagles in the yard. Neighborhood kids (I assume) keep climbing over the damn fence to retrieve balls, etc. but I've never been able to catch one in the act. I am getting tired of repairing this fence. I don't know who's doing it, so I can't go after them; it only happens when we're away. I need some ideas for stopping this shite; I figure you lot might have some. I don't want to spend money on an electric fence, and lets not mention firearms...
 
The only obvious options are:
1)Ask neighbors if they've seen anything
2)Get a camera
3)electrify fence (probably worst idea)
4)post signs (probably most useless idea)
6)build fence taller to make more difficult to climb
7)get used to fixing the fence often
 
When we put in an above ground pool our insurance agent wanted to know if we had a fence to keep neighborhood kids out of our yard. When I told him yes he said: put no trespassing signs on the fence ASAP or you’ll lose any lawsuit if a kid climbs over and drowns. I said: wait, isn’t it common knowledge that jumping my fence is trespassing? He said: no, not to a lawyer.

Obviously, your problem and mine are different in nature, but I’d suggest that you start with no trespassing signs because if one of those kids breaks their neck while jumping your fence it may be your fault if you don’t have the signs. Mad world, hu?
 
I am disappoint. I appreciate the replies but I was hoping for something more... creative... from you lot. Perhaps involving water balloons, water hose or paint... Non-lethal but incriminating and embarrassing to the perp :D
 
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if it was illegal aliens we’d spew ideas like volcanoes spew lava...but it’s kids so we’re all forgiving. Ball hater.

Hehehehehe jk
 
I would set up a trailcam so you know who or what you're dealing with. If it's the kids in the neighborhood I believe it would be much better at finding a way to work with them rather than against them. Get them to help you build a gate you old grouch.
 
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Red Marley said:
I am disappoint. I appreciate the replies but I was hoping for something more... creative... from you lot. Perhaps involving water balloons, water hose or paint... Non-lethal but incriminating and embarrassing to the perp :D
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How about you just don't scoop up all the beagle poop?
 
muskrat said:
I would set up a trailcam so you know who or what you're dealing with. If it's the kids in the neighborhood I believe you would be much better at finding a way to work with them rather than against them. Get them to help you build a gate you old grouch.
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Gate is a non-starter, coz I'm afraid someone would let the dogs out. Beagles love to roam...
 
Since you live in town, your options are rather limited. As suggested previously, get a trail cam first

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1 roll of the slick wire and some yellow insulators, putting it on top of the current wire. GTG. and a deer cam to watch the hilarity.


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You could simply try talking to the kids' parents just like Ray Velcoro did. It worked quite well, I think...watch and learn...

 
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SLM said:
You could simply try talking to the kids' parents just like Ray Velcoro did. It worked quite well, I think...watch and learn...

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Trouble is, I don't know which kids. If I end up doing the trail cam thing, then I will have something.
 
Claymore the perimiter. No not really. Do check to see if electric fence is allowed in your town.
Inexpensive game cam or older cell phone with cam app (free d/l) should do it.
Keep it plugged into charger and place in window.
 
Be on the front porch, in the morning wearing only slippers and a mug of coffee, saunter down the steps out into the drive, bend over, ass to street, to retrieve the paper.
On the saunter back to the porch, call out to the neighbors, "GOOOOD Morning Neighbor!"...The neighbors and their children will refrain from encroaching on your property.

PS: Did I ever tell you about the time I humped up and shit in the common areas yard at my old condo, while the neighbors watched aghast?
 
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Hot wire at the the top to keep “dogs” in, signs to stay out, and cameras to catch the little turds getting in


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georgel said:
Pine tar on the fence.
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That will work. I was going to suggest putting a good layer of grease on the top wire of the fence and maybe their mom's will jump all over them for ruining their clothes. I'm not sure if moms do this any more, though.
 
Partsfreak said:
Punji stakes on the inside fence perimeter of the offending area. :D
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This was my first thought. Or digging a fall pit in the area most often climbed. No punjis in the pit. I know what y'all are thinking and I don't want to be labeled as soft on crime but punjis in the hole would be over doing things.
 
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In a previous house, we had issues with kids jumping our fence and cutting across our yard as a shortcut to another street. Being polite and asking them to stop didn't help. We ended up planting Pyracantha bushes (aka - firethorn) blocking the whole area as they grow dense and thorny, but yet still look nice. Those bushes can grow up to 18' tall and once they filled in, the "shortcuts" stopped.
 
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In a previous house, we had issues with kids jumping our fence and cutting across our yard as a shortcut to another street. Being polite and asking them to stop didn't help. We ended up planting Pyracantha bushes (aka - firethorn) blocking the whole area as they grow dense and thorny, but yet still look nice. Those bushes can grow up to 18' tall and once they filled in, the "shortcuts" stopped.
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In for the win!!


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While part of me is keen for revenge, I don't mind if the kids come in to get their ball - I just don't want them tearing up the fence or accidentally letting the dogs out. Small ladder attached to a fencepost might solve the problem - but liability...? 30 years ago I wouldn't give it a second thought, but people today, I dunno.
 
Red Marley said:
While part of me is keen for revenge, I don't mind if the kids come in to get their ball - I just don't want them tearing up the fence or accidentally letting the dogs out. Small ladder attached to a fencepost might solve the problem - but liability...? 30 years ago I wouldn't give it a second thought, but people today, I dunno.
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Yeah this day I would have them wait till you are home to get it. I can see a kid messing with pets, get bite, lawsuits..


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