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Title: pigeon problems
Post by: ruffmeister on May 27, 2007, 20:28:32: we have terrible problems with pigeons nibbling the brassicas on our plot whats your best method of stopping this on yours? This is what they do to ours 'Pigeon damage (http://lottieblogs.co.uk/mw3.aspx)'

netting, scarecrows?

whats your opinions

regards lottieblogs (http://www.lottieblogs.co.uk)
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: Tee Gee on May 27, 2007, 20:30:49: Nets!!
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: manicscousers on May 27, 2007, 21:07:47: nets :)
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Post by: telboy on May 28, 2007, 15:26:00: Nets - 24/7
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: flowerlady on May 28, 2007, 17:16:22: Sky Rats!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( Hate the things!

Right there with you guys NETS!! ;D

But they also hate flapping things ... so use lots of CD discs strung on lines. I have also been using orange and red poly bags that flap and rustle. It seems that they do not like red!! Can you get your hand on some builders plastic scaffold tape??? String it everywhere!!
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: allaboutliverpool on May 28, 2007, 19:17:53: I think I have the answer this year to both the pigeon and butterfly problem

(http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allsproutscage.jpg)

Access is by lifting the botttom at either end.

It is a bit Heath Robinson but I am not going to be beaten.

It is based on my standard raised bed and can be moved about

http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments_Deep_bed_building.html

http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments1_homepage
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: ruffmeister on May 28, 2007, 21:04:18: Quote from: manicscousers on May 27, 2007, 21:07:47
nets :)

thats some hardcore netting
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: Berty on May 29, 2007, 13:56:49: Hi,

Pigeons and time. I have too much of one and not enough of the other..time that is.
My plot is in the foreground. I have wind netting at the bottom and 4inch pea netting up the sides and over the top. It took me most of the winter to sort out but now I can just turn up and start allotmenting.

(http://bp2.blogger.com/_rIDCKR5rEdg/RlIj143vT0I/AAAAAAAAAA0/mCpWTTh0U_U/s1600-h/07_may.JPG)

The pea neeting keeps the Pigeons and other flying varmints out but lets the Robin, Finches, Tits and Sparrows in. The little chaps seem to keep catterpillars in check.
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: Berty on May 29, 2007, 13:58:47: You might guess I have not sorted out the picture addition process. I am good with a spade! See my blog for the picture. Blog link at the foot of the message.
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Post by: Rohaise on May 29, 2007, 16:50:31: My husband made something (abit like ::) ) the photo above ...we stapled that white fleece over it ...I hope this wont make it too hot inside...and also that the rain can get in ? It,s not just pigeons ...it,s butterflies too. I used to like butterflies ! Rohaise
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: manicscousers on May 29, 2007, 17:06:31: yes, rohaise, we use the fleece over our carrots, the rain gets through ok :)..it keeps out all the nasties as well
Title: Re: pigeon problems
Post by: saddad on May 29, 2007, 19:23:13: We net our brassicas too but it seems the sparrows have developed a taste for the spinach beet!
>:(