Jimmer Negamanee Report post Posted November 2, 2012 See if you can rent this guy from Sam? http://www.coueswhit...yard-hawk-kill/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 2, 2012 I can use about 10 of those hawks. But Pigeons are like cockroaches, kill 50 and 50 more show up next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Carr Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Build or buy a pigeon trap. Small birds will go in and out, If doves are caught turn them loose. Most guys, including myself training bird dogs will happily take the pigeons off your hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotBowAz Report post Posted November 2, 2012 BB gun no...How about a blow dart tube? Now that could be a hoot! Or maybe get real good at a sling shot?? GBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 2, 2012 I would love to start flinging projectiles and "Thin the herd", however my neighbors would hear or see me, and snitch to the landlord. If it wasn't for that, those pigeons would be resting peacfully in the promised land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GotBowAz Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Sounds like you’re in a heck of a predicament. If the shade trees are close enough I would probably slip a blowgun out the crack of a window or door. They are quiet and deadly. Then get a cat to sneak in and haul the carcass away. Ha ha ha LOL. Good luck with that! GBA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted November 2, 2012 You could try feeding differently.....I don't feed sparrows and such because many of them are non-native species and I don't like to help them out. So I just use a thistle feeder which will be most attractive to golfinches and some house finches. The goldfinches are pretty birds and they feed by climbing on the feeder and picking the tiny seeds out. Most other birds can't do that, so you limit what you are feeding. Quail and morning doves can still feed on some of the seed that falls out. Thistle seed is expensive, but you don't go through as much because you are limiting what you are feeding. here is a video I made awhile back showing some of my backyard birds...towards the end you can see the copper thistle feeder I use and the finches going to town on it. for those that like bird watching....see how many birds you can identify in this fast paces video. the birds in the beginning of the video are feeding on the thistle seed that has fallen on the ground under the feeder. at about 1 min 36 seconds you can see the thistle feeder and finches briefly. [media=] [/media] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted November 2, 2012 pigeons - the ultimate freeloaders of the bird world new neighbors / with dogs / we now have a telephone line full of freeloaders- waitin for the dog food dish - they got it timed perfectly!! bet the dog aint gettin much once 12-15 obumbirds get thru Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Thats a neat video. I live in mid town tucson, so I don't get many natives around. Only doves and occasional cactus wren. I started feeding the sparrows in the spring as I liked watching the hatchlings feed when they flopped out of the nests and got stronger. Somehow word went out on the pigeon telegraph that food was available. I got up to 20 lbs of seed a week. Enough of that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 2, 2012 pigeons - the ultimate freeloaders of the bird world new neighbors / with dogs / we now have a telephone line full of freeloaders- waitin for the dog food dish - they got it timed perfectly!! bet the dog aint gettin much once 12-15 obumbirds get thru I know how you feel. The pigeons sit up on the power lines like vultures,just waiting to swoop in. My neighbors probably think I am nuts when I am out flailing at pigeons with a broom stick, after they land in my yard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted November 2, 2012 I don't really know my birds but here is a quick try: Gamble Quail House Sparrow White wing dove Mourning Dove Red Finch or was that a Cardinal?? Woodpecker Road Runner Big Black Bird don't know a name Red headed sparrow....not sure the name Those little yellow ones........maybe a finch?? Boy I am a true birder........that was a fun watch though...................thanks............ Good luck Snap..................just like uncle sam.............you gotta cut the groceries.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Non-Typical Solutions Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Cactus Wren....not a woodpecker??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreeneMachine Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Feed 'em rice. It'd probably end up killing any bird that eats it, but I know there's a resort in Tucson that regularly put rice out on their outside patios to get rid of the dove that would come through for the leftovers. Never tried it but theory seems to make sense! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
archerycrazy Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Crumbled Alka Seltzer might be the trick. They eat it, it expands and they can't poop it out. Dead pigeon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Cactus Wren....not a woodpecker??? Could be? The beak is kind of curved? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
