They operate on a very simple principle: by default, the bamboo tube has an unbalanced center of gravity so that the open end is always facing upward. Once it’s filled with water, the center of gravity changes and the shishi-odoshi spills over, kind of like one of those toy drinking birds.
A Shishi-odoshi (Japanese Deer Scarer) is one design solution that comes to mind. This can work for most nuisance wildlife but there are a couple of drawbacks. For one, the aesthetic is expressly Japanese so may not work thematically with all gardens. Second, it may discourage desirable wildlife from visiting.
In Japanese, shishi-odoshi means “deer scarer.” This type of fountain slowly fills a hollow bamboo branch with water, and then suddenly tips — making a gentle knocking sound that will chase away any critters eating your garden. Many Zen gardens also use these rocking fountains as a meditation aid.
In Japanese, shishi odoshi means “deer scarer.” These water fountains slowly fill with water and then suddenly tip. The resulting noise when the fountain falls back will scare away any critters eating in your garden. Many Zen gardens have also used these fountains as a meditation aid.
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Susan Gray, owner of Lake Ridge Nursery, said Bobbex and Deer Scram work best for her customers. Both products have frightening smells and are very effective to repel deer. You don’t have to purchase commercial deer repellents, you can make them at home.
Have a plan. The basic elements of a tsukubai are big rocks, a water jar, stones, plants and a bamboo faucet. Gather your materials. Position the big rocks first. Plant the foliage and position the water jar.Pour the decorative stones and add the bamboo fixture.Fill the jar with water, water the plants, and enjoy!
Deer have large ears and very sensitive hearing, so even the ticking of a watch can startle them. Their ears are a key defense against danger. So unexpected or unusual noises can scare them, even if soft. Pie pans and aluminum cans may be effective for both their sounds and movement.
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Essentially, a shishi odoshi is a bamboo fountain that makes noise. It does so by pouring water into a hinged tube that turns over when full, spilling its water. It then returns to its original position, knocking against a rock and making its deer-scaring noise.
