What is taking away my onion sets?

Question

Planted onion sets 5 days ago, second day 2 had gone? so netted them and then 2 days later 24 onions have completely gone? What could be taking them?

Answer 1

Could be small rodents, squirrels, chipmunks, or birds. Deer also have been known to find onions and eat them.

Surround onions with a chicken wire enclosure. Try some of the ideas in the links below.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/birds-eating-seedlings.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/garden-mouse-control.htm