You are lucky, they eat problem organisms in your garden.

So I discovered in my research. I was just so happy it was eating a grub I couldn't kill it (course, I wouldn't have anyway. I can't even cut a worm in half). But the people at Morton Arboretum told me this - and said 'no worries'. Apparently they also are territorial, so I will likely only have one 'family' for as long as they live -- which, I've learned -- isn't long. So far I've seen no young-uns. Thanks, EO - I figgered you'd be one of the first responders. :)

Westy

Shrews are cute lil critters and can put up a fight when it comes to food and chipmunks- the shrew will win. We sometimes get them in our house and I always catch and release. Theyre good to have around the yard.

If you've the stomach for it, they even eat the very small hairless bunnies, the ones with
their eyes still closed! A horrible downside--unless you're just so happy to be rid of the rabbits!

I've always enjoyed seeing my shrews dart here and there and along the same little trails they establish
and knowing they gobble slugs is a plus, too!

I have VERY MIXED emotions about my shrews! But, I know they are only doing what they were
'designed' to do!

Oh God, I hate the Law of the Jungle. Why can't we all just get along? I didn't know they eat bunny babies. You ruined my life.

Seriously, I have found it interesting that they travel the same route!!! It's so funny.....they're always on the same little road. I'm hoping I don't have any bunnies because I've had two cats laying scent down for several years. Don't know how that effects Mama Rabbit but I haven't seen any for a couple of years. I guess the survival of the fittest takes over and there's nothing I can do....much more serious problems in the world than shrews and bunnies -- even though it seems like they should really be our ONLY problems!!!!

Thanks for the input. I'm not killing anything. I refuse to be responsible. And as long as they don't nibble at the hosta I'm happy.

Westy