Anyone know how to discourage turtles

[oneofakindcritter]

I have a issue with turtles on digging up the grass every year and laying eggs then coons come and dig them up. leaving my waters edge front lawn all torn up. there is vacant shore line next to it. Any suggestions on how to get them to move their operations over there ?

 

[JBtheExplorer]

I've got no idea, but it sounds great to me! I was lucky enough to have one turtle wind up in my yard to lay eggs last year. No predators dug it up since I caged it off.

 

[Mmathis]

If there is a particular area they choose all the time, maybe you could do something like placing some plastic mesh into the grass. I don't know how you'd do it, but work it in flush with the ground so that the grass grows through it. That would keep them from digging and you could still mow over it. Or you could erect some kind of decorative fence around the area you're wanting to protect -- dig down a few inches and lay a layer of brick or rocks below the ground level so they can't dig underneath the fence.

My guess would be it's because this spot has the right level of moisture and/or shading, so that the turtles think it's a safe place for the eggs.

Can you show us a picture of the area you're talking about?

 

[Skydog]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/turtle-soup-recipe2.html

 

[RobAmy]

Send them my way, I would love the turtles