Bird scarers plastic model type

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:33

Does anyone know if plastic model falcons are sold in the trnc to scare off pigeons. we have recently became the target for pigeon crap.

Washerman


Joined: 19/09/2008
Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:36

I know some plastic model builders that are good at scaring off buyers.



I don't think that the Falcons do much good. You can buy spikes in Marshalls and keep them off the ledges.

andrew4232



Joined: 04/07/2009
Posts: 1543

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:45

nice but if the branches are higher then a 3 story building you cannot get up there to put them on, any got any other ideas been down the shot gun line already

Washerman


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Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 09:47

Ask mmmmmm to come and ist on a ledge for a day or, two. He looks a bit pale and could do with some sun and his ugly fizzog is enough to frighten anything away.

Washerman


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:00

Sorry 'sit'

cooper


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:08

Washerman did you have to work very hard at becoming a complete prat or did you find it came to you quite naturally ??

tarry67


Joined: 16/05/2008
Posts: 1053

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:19

I used a plastic falcon and some tin foil on a rope but after a few days the birds get used to it and ended up sitting on the rope all night. Sometimes if you have a pool they will be there all the time for a drink, so best to let the pool drop down so they cant reach it, now the pools are not really being used.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:20

One young chap I talked to here [Girne] had the 'pigeon problem' and told me he solved it by buying a small radio control helicopter and flying it close to his house - the pigeons soon cleared off somewhere else!



Apparently, go for a 'Chinook' with twin contra rotating blades, as these are the easiest to learn to fly. Don't get sucked into buying a single rotor with 'flybar' type - far too difficult to get the hang of flying - in fact *most people never do!



*Now I'll wait to be contradicted!

Washerman


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Posts: 2301

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:25

Cooper, from someone that restricts their posts to stupid Tommy Cooper jokes. I'll take that as a compliment.



A word of advice. For it to be funny , Tommy Cooper has to say it and you have to be looking at him at the time.



To trot it out in this media is very strange indeed, but then, if that is all that you have to say. What a valuable asset your are to this community!

Washerman


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:26

Oh! and by the way (I spell it out because you may not know what BTW means)



Go and pick on someone with your own intelligence!

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:42

i was hoping for some sensible replies but i seem t have got a load more crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Washerman


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:45

HarryHornet - 1st reply to your post suggested Spikes.................... what else can we tell you!

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:49

There is a device, that is DIY, to catch pigeons, sparrows, etc.



Imagine a vertical box, made of plywood; it has a box on top with a trapdoor, and on the bottom it has larger box with a hinged and fastening door.



The idea is to put some corn, bread, etc on the top table - the bird stands on the table, falls through the trapdoor, down the vertical shute and into the holding box at the base.



I think these contraptions are for sale overseas, ready made - but doubt it in all of Cyprus. I haven't checked the relevant websites recently, but maybe there is a schematic drawing/plan for this easily home constructed gizmo.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 10:55

Harryhornet,



Mr. F our neighbour had to get one brought over from the UK. I will be going back probably November if you want me to pick one up for you.



Chris

Washerman


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 11:22

Tenakoutou - what do you do with the pigeon when you have caught it?



I've seen the falcons on the top of houses. They usually have a pigeon sat on them!

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 11:25

This isn't the same R/C model helicopter as I mentioned in my previous post, but this video clip may be of interest to some people.........



http://en.kendincos.net/video-dlntjndf-rc-ch-46-sea-knight-product-review-see-sidebar-.html

banjo


Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 113

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 12:02

I am using silhouettes, black, of falcons on the windows. It serves 2 purposes. It scares of birds and they are also not "bumping" into the windows by mistake.

I have not seen them here. I have a templet you can have, and I also have some silhouettes left. The templet is, of cause, only of use to you, if you can find strong, black, or red plastic here.

stevie-d



Joined: 13/07/2007
Posts: 1420

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 12:18

We bought some wooden snakes, put them on the rooftop terrace, worked for us, we bought ours from Mr. Pound in Girne

stevie-d

HarryHornet



Joined: 18/07/2007
Posts: 291

Message Posted:
26/09/2010 17:33

many thanks for all the replies i shall be looking to try out some of them. or maybe just shoot the little sods

smoggyjim


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Message Posted:
26/09/2010 17:38

I use wind socks, they seem to work