Magic potatoes (Hope this in correct section)

At the weekend i had my first attempt of growing potatoes in a half blue barrel.
first i drilled some 1" holes in the bottom then placed a few crocks in (to stop the compost falling out when watered) then about 5" of compost then 5 or 6 seed potatoes then anouther 5"of compost on top of them leaving me about 24" to fill as they grow.
This was then topped off with a cover made from chickin wire that sits tightly over the top of the container to keep the local wildlife out.
Now for the MAGIC part,
Everymorning when i get up the potatoes are on the surface of the compost so i bury them again and the next morning there they are sitting on the top again as if to say hello.
I can only assume that i am doing something wrong .can anyone help? :confused:

 

A neighbour with a sense of humour???

 

Hi vince-0..I haven't got a clue why its happening :confused: but i do know when i plant potatoes in containers i just fill it up to the top and get the same results, lovely new potatoe's..someone will come along and explain why, Im intrigued, so can someone explain before GC closes down

 

hay terrier, posted at the same time...A neighbour!
Nooooooo... :D

 

arrgh so thats what they mean when they say potatoes are going up :D

 

thanks for all the replies i dont think its a neighbour coz none of mine have a sense of humour

 

vince-o
think you might have a mouse prob.

the little boogers might be comming in via the holes in the bottom burrowing away and pushing the tattys up and out of there way

 

iv had a look and i cant see any signs of mice and i dont think my 3 cats would take to kindly to them if there was