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    Hi, I wonder if someone can advise me please. My koi pond is netted for protection against herons which has worked. But I have received reports that an otter cleared out a koi pond in our village distance of about a mile away from my property. So I am now worried we may get a visit and I wanted to know what best protection can be used against otters please? Many thanks in anticipation.
    Debs



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    Hi Debs,I new of a breeder in S.Wales who had a problem with Otters,he had to put a fence round his ponds probably small mesh of an inch or so.

    Doesn't look too nice but only way I know,if you cover your pond they could squeeze under somewhere.
    Believe they make a right mess of the koi.
    John

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    Hi John, thanks for getting back to me. I know they leave a real mess a bit like fox so I am told, go into a frenzy and kill maim everything! I’m probably being a bit too over zealous but want to be safe than sorry, I’ve had these Koi for years and they’re my babies! I’ve found a company online that make metal covers to order, probably will cost a few bob but in my mind it’s worth it! Debs

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    Sorry I cant help any more Debs,I wish you luck and hope they dont come near yours.
    John

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    Electric fence or a cover like rs2000

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    Not the prettiest, but the peace of mind is great.

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    Quote Originally Posted by john1 View Post
    Hi Debs,I new of a breeder in S.Wales who had a problem with Otters,he had to put a fence round his ponds probably small mesh of an inch or so.

    Doesn't look too nice but only way I know,if you cover your pond they could squeeze under somewhere.
    Believe they make a right mess of the koi.


    Phil at Taf Valley Koi John, think we spoke about it before, was down there a couple of months back

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    hi , not been on here for couple years now , i lost 25 koi too a otter here in north wales . had some big koi too upto 20yrs old .
    it broke my heart and only this month i have restocked again , having left it empty for 2yrs 😢😢

    i got a fence kit now so hope this works or i will fill the pond in if i get raided again .
    here’s the kit i got anyway
    https://www.electricfencing.co.uk/el...tion-kits.html

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    The electric fence sound like a good idea, but how do they get in?
    do the climb or do they burrow under your garden fence.
    if it was me (really hope it never happens) I would secure this, you could dig down and put mesh in maybe put those lengths of spikes on the top of the fence.
    Like a first line of defence stop them from getting in, I feel the pond should be the last line of defence if possible.
    Also maybe cameras, they are cheap enough if you can see how they move through your garden may give a better idea on how to stop them.

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    i live in a very rural area and has a stream close by , it just came through the fence (standard stock fence) from farmers field ..cant do anything with fencing as my property is surrounded by farm land /hedges/fencing ...

    i have put that fence kit on top of the pond wall as my pond is half in ground an half above ...

    i have cctv hence how i found out it was a otter , i saw it at around 3am grabbed my rifle and flew down the ramp at the back door an fell out my wheelchair lmao by the time i picked my ass off the floor it had gone all good fun .....not lol

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    A fair few carp fishery owners have had to invest in otter proof fencing to completely surround their lakes, mostly thanks to twats who like to release otters in to the wild.

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    Quote Originally Posted by g mac View Post
    A fair few carp fishery owners have had to invest in otter proof fencing to completely surround their lakes, mostly thanks to twats who like to release otters in to the wild.
    yeah i spoke a guy that has a fishing lake nearby ,he had to completely surround his very large lake with fencing buried 2ft in the ground and 6ft high due to the otter an mink around here

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    Damn yes that must have been devastating, Best wishes with your new stock of fish !!

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