when do hibernating things wake up?

Started by legless, February 09, 2004, 21:46:08

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legless

February 09, 2004, 21:46:08 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
i have a big pile of stuff with frogs in that i need to move before i can dig over about 1/5 of my plot but i don't want to move it until they start to wake up  ;D any ideas when would be safe? i can wait until may but i'd rather do it sooner than that if they will move out sooner!

legless

February 09, 2004, 21:46:08 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400

eileen

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February 09, 2004, 23:16:11 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
I think it depends on quite a few things Legless. The weather, where you are in the country, the wetness of the soil or whatever it is they're in.

Some folks (on another site) have frogs mating and laying down spawn already!

Here in Scotland, not a twitch of a little amphibious toe so far - it's usually about March  before we see any real activity.

Don't know if this is any help to you whatsoever!  ??? Cheers Eileen.


EILEEN.


Life is like nectar sweet but sometimes sticky.

legless

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February 09, 2004, 23:35:00 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
yes it is eileen, i am in newcastle so probably similarish to you, thanks!

busy_lizzie

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February 10, 2004, 00:59:27 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Jo, We have a couple of ponds in our garden and we have frog spawn in them every year and usually at the middle to end of February the activity starts.  We can hear the deep croaky noise they make.  It is fantastic as it reveberates all over the garden.  

I think it all depends on the weather and the temperature though.  If it is too cold they stay put and because I think we are experiencing quite icy weather at the moment they are still probably in hybernation mode. Ours seem to spend the winter in our compost heap.  If it is at all possible I would wait a little while longer before moving anything.   :)  busy_lizzie
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Beer_Belly

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February 10, 2004, 09:09:45 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
The toad migration usually starts mid feb to mid march but here in NL it started last week due to the mild weather. It's stopped now as there's a cold snap but I expect it to start again at the weekend.

-B_B-

Doris_Pinks

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February 10, 2004, 09:43:24 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
My froggies are croaking already in Sussex! Bit early tho, especilly as my pond is frozen this morn  :'(
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Ceri

#6
February 11, 2004, 19:35:23 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
I found three ladybirds up and foraging today as well - self-seeded limanthes poached egg plant flying up - nearly at point of flowering - in February!  Nice as it i, one nasty frost mind and I'll be losing quite a bit I think

MagpieDi

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February 11, 2004, 23:30:50 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
I started clearing the pond out over Easter hols ( mid April ) one year, and as I reached the mud, 5 pairs of beady eyes popped up !!......not at all pleased that I'd disturbed their slumber!!
Winter can drag on somewhat up here int' Pennines!!  ::)
Gardening on a wing and a prayer!!

aquilegia

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February 12, 2004, 11:14:58 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
I'm very worried about turning my compost heap as I put my frogs in there after I found them sleeping under some annuals I pulled up last November. I'm not sure if they are still there, but when it's a bit warmer I'll turn it by hand  :P just in case.

I'm also worried about digging the veg patch as I found another one hibernating in there when I planted some spring bulbs in it. Still - another excuse not to dig!  ;D
gone to pot :D

rdak

#9
February 12, 2004, 13:57:45 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
I nearly dug a hedgehog out of the compost heap a couple of weeks ago. Am hoping he will move on soon so I can use it! (compost, not the hedgehog  ::) )

Doris_Pinks

#10
February 12, 2004, 14:16:48 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Apparently delicious baked whole in clay Ross!!  :P
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MagpieDi

#11
February 12, 2004, 16:54:35 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
DP.....There's no way you're getting your grubby paws on my darling froggies' legs !! ............. ( sweet, juicy, mouth-watering ..........any chance of a recipe ?   ;) ;D )
Gardening on a wing and a prayer!!

eileen

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February 12, 2004, 18:04:49 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
MagpieDi you are a real card!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


EILEEN.


Life is like nectar sweet but sometimes sticky.

gavin

#13
February 12, 2004, 20:02:17 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Slugs in March?  Carrot fly in May?

Yukkk!

All best - Gavin

busy_lizzie

#14
February 13, 2004, 19:55:52 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Went out to inspect the garden ponds today and guess what?  - Two frogs splishing and splashing around. Spring is just around the corner, - any minute now our garden will be vibrating with sound, just in time for Valentines Day  ::) ::) Ah!   :D busy_lizzie
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Doris_Pinks

#15
February 13, 2004, 20:52:12 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Mine too BL, though he wasn't doing a lot of sweet talking! Expecting spawn V soon!!! (which I have to hoick outta my pond and put in the water barrel so the fish don't eat it!) I shall be a very proud Momma!!
We don't inherit the earth, we only borrow it from our children.
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MagpieDi

#16
February 14, 2004, 15:31:24 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
QuoteMagpieDi you are a real card!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Oh, thanks a bunch Eileen!!

Card = thicker than paper, and derived from a plank of wood!!!!

Spot on !! HaHaHa!!   ;)   ;D
Gardening on a wing and a prayer!!

legless

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February 22, 2004, 13:53:32 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
my frogs aren't awake yet which is good cos its snowing again! i'm just shuffling my plans around to make sure i don't have to use that bit until may or june!

busy_lizzie

#18
February 22, 2004, 16:06:43 Last Edit: January 01, 1970, 01:00:00 by 1077926400
Was a bit of a flash in the pan, no croaking froggy sounds happened and no frog spawn yet, and they have disappeared, back to their comfy cosy hiding places.   Perhaps they did know something we didn't, as today we have icy, snowy showers.  busy_lizzie      
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