Probably squirrels. Crocuses are their favourite bulb. I even had squirrels try munching on daffodils! They gave up quickly, but not before ruining the flowers.

Warning, if you have lilies, they love to chew on newly emerging lily shoots. I cover mine with 2 L. pop bottles with the bottoms cut out.

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By the time the lilies are tall enough to be cramped in the bottles, the squirrels usually aren't interested any more.

I think it is the squirrels. I don't even bother to plant tulips any more, because those suckers just wait until the buds are getting ready to open and then snap them off and leave them behind! Arghhh!!!!!!!

Grammie, I've heard that they turn their noses up at the botanical tulips. You might try a couple. This will be my first spring for tulips, because I lived in an area positively infested with squirrels. I could never look out the window or door without seeing one - or more! - rooting through my flowerbeds and pots. There are not so many here, but old habits die hard. Bloodmeal is also an effective deterrent, but it has to be reapplied frequently.

Thanks Jane. I will try that next year. I love tulips. Where do you get the botanical tulips?

Grammie, ask in the bulb forum. I live in Canada (but will probably be moving to PA next year), so I don't know American suppliers.

Janet

I finally did see the squirrels in action. I didn't realize they bothered vegitation... I thought they only ate bulbs and emptied the birdfeeders. ~Rosie

I think right now the squirrels may be digging up and eating the bulbs for water it's been so dry. I am keeping 3 birdbaths filled to keep the little vermin happy.They still dig though.

Kathy