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Derek

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Bird scarers
« on: March 05, 2005, 08:18:50 »
This may sound a silly question but which design of bird scaring device have you found most effective?

I have tried the CD discs...they fly in and out of those!

Humming twine..a colleague has some and says it makes a wonderful perch

I have heard of simulating birds of prey..with chicken feathers etc.

What prompted this post is a picture in kitchen garden magazine which show a bunch of what looked like plastic strips tied to a cane...I have seen this on our allotment site that had added small bells which tinkle in the wind

Are these durable, do they work?

Perhaps I should resort to building a traditional scarecrow.

They may not be effective but they look pretty  ;)

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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2005, 11:19:36 »
Can't wait to hear!
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Mrs Ava

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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #2 on: March 06, 2005, 18:57:19 »
Cd's attracted the Jays and Magpies!
Pop bottles made into spiney whistling devices didn't last a stormy day.

This easter, scarecrow comp in this house, boys versus girls.
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2005, 21:25:14 »
Why not put a pic of you on a post?
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Debs

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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2005, 21:49:57 »

Kenkew !!! :o :o :o
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kenkew

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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2005, 22:01:18 »
You can't read that, surely!
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wivvles

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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2005, 07:57:01 »
I too am shocked!!!!!
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2005, 08:52:43 »
If we can read it then ..... be warned ... there'll be trouble  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2005, 08:56:22 »
Erm....Eh! Come on lads, how do I get out of this?
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2005, 09:02:44 »
Look!  You got yourself into this ..... ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2005, 09:18:38 »
Quote from: kenkew on March 08, 2005, 08:56:22
Erm....Eh! Come on lads, how do I get out of this?
You have a number of options -
1)  Modify, delete and deny everything
2)  Claim temporary insanity
3)  Modify by adding a smiley and claiming it was a joke
4)  Brazen it out

Either way, I don't fancy your chances....
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2005, 13:30:09 »
Erm; Well, what I actually meant wasn't what was came out of the keyboard.....I, erm...Well, I just...you know....Err.....I really meant that....I wouldn't....I mean I would.....Erm....I forgot what I meant now....

TAXI...!
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2005, 13:38:54 »
Anyway, back to the original topic... :) :)

I'm thinking of making a proper scarecrow this year too, will have to rope my 7, 8, and 10 year old brothers-in-law in to it too  ;D
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2005, 16:07:39 »
KENKEW  oooooooo!  >:(
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2005, 16:57:29 »
Someone put my posts in the wrong topic.....Hello, hello....is there a witch in the house?

If so, go back into the garden.
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2005, 21:00:01 »
shot gun lol ;D
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2005, 21:04:51 »
I told you she'd find out  ;D
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Re: Bird scarers
« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2005, 22:33:28 »
I weave a criss-cross of twine across the bed. 

Use dark coloured twine or wool, so the pigeons don't see it until it's too late - they do NOT like to catch their wings by surprise, and don't come back.  The CDs on other plots are much safer, and act like an invitation!

All best - Gavin
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