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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
Is there anything I can do to keep the crows out of my vegetable garden?
They rip everything up, and if they don't eat something, they poke holes in it with their beak so it is still no good. Any tricks? Thanks |
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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
On Sun, 01 Jun 2003 19:28:10 GMT, "Jared" wrote:
Is there anything I can do to keep the crows out of my vegetable garden? They rip everything up, and if they don't eat something, they poke holes in it with their beak so it is still no good. Any tricks? Thanks Good information at this site.... http://www.extension.umn.edu/info-u/...ent/BD519.html Since they are very smart it won't take long with a pellet rifle, just make sure of your State DNR rules. I use... http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pentagon...co2sinsh1.html cut and paste from first link..... "Crows are common in North America due to their intelligence and ability to adapt to different food environments. Forming huge flocks during winter and fall is an important aspect of the crows' behavior. This behavior pattern leads to human objection because of the odor of the bird droppings and health concerns, such as the spread of disease. There are accepted methods to repel nuisance birds. DAMAGE PREVENTION AND CONTROL METHODS Lines - This technique is done by stretching cord or fine wire at intervals across a field at heights of 6-8 feet. Aluminum strips, Mylar strips and/or pie tins could be tied to the wire. Studies have shown that different species react differently from lines. Generally adult birds are more repelled by lines than juveniles. Tree Roosts - Thinning the branches on specific roosting trees make the trees less attractive and disperse nuisance birds from roosting. Frightening - Frightening is effective in getting nuisance birds to disperse from roost sites and some crop areas. Recorded distress or alarm calls can be used. Other frightening devices include: battery operated alarm clocks shell crackers and bird bombs subject to local ordinances lights, bright objects, clapper devices, and/or a variety of noise makers hanging Mylar tape in roosting trees. Changing the location, intensity and types of scare devices will improve their effectiveness. Crows are protected in Minnesota by state or federal laws, but may be taken as authorized. Crows may be taken without a license in season or at any time when they are dong or are about to do damage. The crow season in Minnesota is March 1 to March 31 and July 15 to October 15 . .. . There is no limit. Get a copy of the current Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook for complete information. It's available from most licensing agents. An online copy can be found at www.dnr.state.mn.us. "Nature, left alone, is in perfect balance. Harmful insects and plant diseases are always present, but do not occur in nature to an extent which requires the use of poisonous chemicals. The sensible approach to disease and insect control is to grow sturdy crops in a healthy environment." Masanobu Fukuoka, One Straw Revolution--1978 |
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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
On Sun, 01 Jun 2003 19:28:10 GMT, "Jared" wrote:
Is there anything I can do to keep the crows out of my vegetable garden? They rip everything up, and if they don't eat something, they poke holes in it with their beak so it is still no good. Any tricks? Thanks John_Cougar_Mellencamp_-_Rain_on_the_Scarecrow.mp3 |
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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
In article , "Jared"
wrote: Is there anything I can do to keep the crows out of my vegetable garden? They rip everything up, and if they don't eat something, they poke holes in it with their beak so it is still no good. Any tricks? Thanks Shoot one. Hang it up by a foot so it'll swing in the wind like a mobile. The other crows will stay away. Crows are a federally protected carrion eater species (like Bald Eagles and magpies), so don't get caught. Jan |
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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
In article , Tom Jaszewski
wrote: On Mon, 02 Jun 2003 01:52:40 GMT, (Jan Flora) wrote: Crows are a federally protected carrion eater species (like Bald Eagles and magpies), so don't get caught. but they have a hunting season in many states, especially ag states where they are a problem "Nature, left alone, is in perfect balance. Harmful insects and plant diseases are always present, but do not occur in nature to an extent which requires the use of poisonous chemicals. The sensible approach to disease and insect control is to grow sturdy crops in a healthy environment." Masanobu Fukuoka, One Straw Revolution--1978 In a perfect world. We happen to live in an imperfect world. Wolves, coyotes, bears and eagles have killed my beef calves this spring. Wolves ate the tail and butt off a 2 year old steer yesterday. He's still alive, but I'm headed down to the grazing lease to kill him as soon as it gets light. (Just got the call. Another cowboy found him and because he's too hip to carry a weapon, didn't kill the steer for me.) You can admire nature from afar. The day you watch wolves eat the guts out of a moose calf while it's still alive, check back with me. Jan, in Alaska |
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Crow Problem...How do I keep them out?
Maybe you can work something out with the folks with the cats in their garden.
Joelle If you want to make God laugh, tell him what you are doing tomorrow Father Mike |
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