View Single Post
  #4   Report Post  
Old 14-06-2008, 07:53 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
BlackShadow BlackShadow is offline
external usenet poster
 
First recorded activity by GardenBanter: Jun 2008
Posts: 4
Default whats the best way to combat pigeons

arky wrote:
PIGEONS they are driving me MAD eating all my sprouts,cabbages etc.
I love the birds on my allotment but these buggers are eating more veg
than i can grow. I have put up a net but these buggers carry baseball
bats and eat viagra. everyone on the allotment is having the same
problem so would welcome any help !!!!!!!!!! I could try pigeon
pie ?



I used to have constant pigeon problems until I introduced chickens. I have
chickens roaming all over my gardens and they eat every insect that is a
problem, deliver fresh eggs, add to the soil nutrient levels AND drive off
all other ground feeding birds. I have a mix of bantams (aggressive little
critters) and various full sized breeds.

BlackShadow