Blumin' pigeons!

[HotStuff]

Now that the weather is getting better and I'm putting stuff out on the patio to harden off during the day the local gang of pigeons are hanging round like a bunch of "yoofs" with nothing to do on a Friday night. I think the police call it "loitering with intent".

[Hilary B]

You need some netting.........

[TEB]

You need some netting.........

12 gauge is better, less to eat though but high in iron

[HotStuff]

12 gauge is better, less to eat though but high in iron

Believe me, if I didn't think the neighbours would object I'd blast the lot of them

[Hilary B]

Better eating if you manage to get them without using the shotgun. Lead pellets break teeth........
Most residential areas are just not safe to use a gun, but there are other ways......

[HotStuff]

Most residential areas are just not safe to use a gun, but there are other ways......

So I guess setting up a minefield or some claymores is probably a no-no too?

[FionaH]

So I guess setting up a minefield or some claymores is probably a no-no too?

Probably, some councils get really picky about that

[HotStuff]

Does anyone know if there are planning regulations regarding the deployment of battlefield nuclear weapons or depleted uranium rounds?

[bubblewrap]

Ever thought of getting a cat?

[selfraising]

Hi I'm also constantly doing battle with the pigeons round here. We do have quite a few cats in the neighbourhood but the pigeons don't seem to be bothered by them. They sit on my fence and eye up my peas and beans. I just know they're waiting for me to go back inside! I woudn't mind but they're so fat and greedy and take the bird food off the smaller birds.

[rogesse]

My cat just sits and looks at them!

[HotStuff]

Hi I'm also constantly doing battle with the pigeons round here. We do have quite a few cats in the neighbourhood but the pigeons don't seem to be bothered by them. They sit on my fence and eye up my peas and beans. I just know they're waiting for me to go back inside! I woudn't mind but they're so fat and greedy and take the bird food off the smaller birds.

Exactly! I have a pair of robins, some tits, finches and spuggys and they don't bother me at all, it's just those big fat bullying pigeons.

[Glutton4...]

If you find a solution let me know. We have a flat roof which they do their 'courting' on, for want of a better word. The conifers they roost in are next to us too. No peace at all! Out here I could shoot them, no problem (and the bleep bleep Wabbits too), but I don't have a gun or a licence.

[Alice]

It's easy to get a gun Glutton. Just think of all that rabbit and pigeon pie. Mmmmm! Licking lips.

[Hilary B]

If you find a solution let me know. We have a flat roof which they do their 'courting' on, for want of a better word. The conifers they roost in are next to us too. No peace at all! Out here I could shoot them, no problem (and the bleep bleep Wabbits too), but I don't have a gun or a licence.

There must be someone who could come and decimate them for you! Try an ad in a newsagent's window, something like "wanted, person with shotgun, to solve pigeon problem"