1 Ocr., 1901.] QUEENSLAND AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. 387 
Yarp anp Trp-rraps oN WIRE-NETTED Ranpzrr Fences. 
This trap is erected on a rabbit-proof fence, as rabbits have a habit of 
travelling along fences. This fact is also made use of in the pit-fall trap 
described next. 
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B Cis the wire-netting boundary fence. A convenient size for the trap 
is to make the sides F E, E D, and F A and D A to where they join the netted 
fence at needle arches or spiked funnels at A and A, about 20 féet long. 
~ It is a good plan to throw wings out about 30 feet beyond the yard and 
leading to the needle arches. 
Warer Trap. 
As will be seen from the diagram, this trap is in the form of a circle, with 
a small lane leading into the needle arch or spiked funnel. The circular form 
is an advantage where the trap is made on the moveable principle, which it has 
been in several cases, and caught large numbers of rabbits. In this form it 
can be easily and quickly erected, or taken down aud removed to a fresh 
watering-place ; but great care should be taken that the netting is of sufficient 
height—that it is sunk, say, 9 inches in the ground—and._ otherwise thoroughly 
secure, as rabbits are extremely difficult to keep, especially where they are 
confined in large numbers. 
It is constructed by driving stakes at short distances apart into the ground 
and sinking the netting to the depth mentioned. The fence should be capped 
at least at every stake. 
Rabbits striking the netting anywhere will follow it for an opening, and 
find it at “O.” 
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