Pesky Pigeons?

Question

Apart fromgetting a dog etc, How do Istop Pigeons from pecking my lawn clean underneath my Bird Feeder's?

Answer 1

try hanging old cd's from the feeder. i have found the light reflecting off the cd deters other birds from pinching the kibble from around my dog bowl, can't see why it won't work on pigeons.

Answer 2

Kill them.

In a lot of municipalities they are considered rodents and can be dealt with as such.

"Pigeon droppings can be hazardous to our health. Once the droppings have dried, they become potentially transferable to humans through the air. "

"Pigeons will only become a bother if they are left alone long enough to feel comfortable to establish a nest. Always be aware of potential nesting or roosting areas and net or cover these areas before the problem can arise. This will guarantee that there will be no future frustration with these birds."

"Plastic owls, available at most garden centres or nurseries, can sometimes deter pigeons. To utilize these owls in the best way, hang them directly in the pigeon's flight path. To establish the pigeon's flight path, watch the pigeons for a day and you'll notice they have a definite path to the same landing area every time. Be sure to hang the owl facing outwards directly in the pigeon's flight path. Move the owl every now and again around the area to give the owl a more realistic look."

http://www.torontohumanesociety.com/caringforPet/pigeons.html


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Answer 3

The pigeons are only there because of your bird feeders, so I guess in one way you are feeding birds.
If you dont want them to visit you, dont put food in the bird feeders for a length of time.
They will probably move on, looking for food else where.

Answer 4

If you can stop the seeds from falling to the ground, this might deter the birds. I have the same issue with doves. I also have a few squirrels that show up. The squirrels leave when the door opens as they have come under fire from my BB gun. Now, I have not killed any only scared them.

Answer 5

unless you can stop the seeds from falling on the ground it will be hard.

you could make a tent out of chicken wire under the feeder, this will let the seeds fall on the ground and the birds won't be able to reach them, but this doesn't look that good either

Answer 6

Get a fake owl and set that little owl up where you'd rather not see pigeons. Or, you can always get a BB gun. Heh, heh... Just kidding.

Answer 7

Poison?

Answer 8

enclosed feeder like squirrels

Answer 9

A cat!

Answer 10

sit your wife under it