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10-05-2005, 04:31 PM
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Scarecrow
I need to hear from people that are using the "scarecrow" sprinkler to scare
off critters as to whether it really works, pros & cons. After two years of our pond life, a heron has discovered it. We have a bird sanctuary but that is not the bird we want and before we actually got to see it, some of our oldest fish are gone and we are heartsick. I have the pond netted right now but I would like to use the sprinkler if it really works. Thanks for any comments and suggestions. Kathy |
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10-05-2005, 04:42 PM
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Drat those herons!
Nets work but for a number of reasons some pond people do not want to use nets. And yes, the sprinkler works for some ponders. We've had reports on rec.ponds over the years. Jan uses one but she is gone for the day or I'd E her to get her to answer. It really depends on how your yard is set up and where your pond is situtated in the yard. I've communicated with the company that makes the sprinklers and they suggest for really aggressive herons to set up two of the sprinklers at a 75 degree angle to one another. You have to be prepared to experiment. I'd leave the net on while doing it if you don't want to lose any more finned friends. kathy :-) www.blogfromthebog.com this week ~ raccoons |
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#3
10-05-2005, 04:52 PM
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"Jeff Brown" wrote:
I need to hear from people that are using the "scarecrow" sprinkler to scare off critters as to whether it really works, pros & cons. After two years of our pond life, a heron has discovered it. We have a bird sanctuary but that is not the bird we want and before we actually got to see it, some of our oldest fish are gone and we are heartsick. I have the pond netted right now but I would like to use the sprinkler if it really works. Thanks for any comments and suggestions. Kathy I have had one for three years now and it is very effective. The only down side I have seen is that it is hard to tell when the battery is used up. My first one also had a defect that made it go off continuously. Plus, you have to remember to turn it on  San Diego Joe 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons. Goldfish, a RES named Colombo and an Oscar. "We need to make a sacrifice to the pond gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill" |
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12-05-2005, 07:08 AM
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San Diego Joe wrote:
I have had one for three years now and it is very effective. The only down side I have seen is that it is hard to tell when the battery is used up. My first one also had a defect that made it go off continuously. Plus, you have to remember to turn it on And you have to remember to turn it off too ;-) I seem to have a tough time remembering that one. (Idilic scene: Morning light slanting through the trees, strolling out to the pond with morning coffee in had for a bit of tranquility and then.....) |
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12-05-2005, 05:37 PM
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"Greg Cooper" wrote:
San Diego Joe wrote: I have had one for three years now and it is very effective. The only down side I have seen is that it is hard to tell when the battery is used up. My first one also had a defect that made it go off continuously. Plus, you have to remember to turn it on And you have to remember to turn it off too ;-) I seem to have a tough time remembering that one. (Idilic scene: Morning light slanting through the trees, strolling out to the pond with morning coffee in had for a bit of tranquility and then.....) Yeah, I've been wet before! I wired mine to a switch, seems to work okay...unless I forget the switch. San Diego Joe 4,000 - 5,000 Gallons. Goldfish, a RES named Colombo and an Oscar. "We need to make a sacrifice to the pond gods, find me a young virgin... oh, and bring something to kill" |
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#6
10-05-2005, 06:36 PM
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Doesn't it also scare off adults or attract children ?
Jeff Brown wrote: I need to hear from people that are using the "scarecrow" sprinkler to scare off critters as to whether it really works, pros & cons. After two years of our pond life, a heron has discovered it. We have a bird sanctuary but that is not the bird we want and before we actually got to see it, some of our oldest fish are gone and we are heartsick. I have the pond netted right now but I would like to use the sprinkler if it really works. Thanks for any comments and suggestions. Kathy |
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10-05-2005, 06:58 PM
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I did read on another board about a fellow
who had a scarecrow set up in his yard during the day while he was gone. A neighbor saw something suspicious in the neighborhood and called the police. A patrolman investigated the neighbor's backyards and got nailed by the scarecrow. Luckily he didn't shoot it ;-) So maybe a ponder might consider posting a sign on his gate - warning! you may get soaked! k :-) |
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#8
11-05-2005, 03:21 PM
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kathy wrote:
I did read on another board about a fellow who had a scarecrow set up in his yard during the day while he was gone. A neighbor saw something suspicious in the neighborhood and called the police. A patrolman investigated the neighbor's backyards and got nailed by the scarecrow. Luckily he didn't shoot it ;-) So maybe a ponder might consider posting a sign on his gate - warning! you may get soaked! That would make them less effective against the raccoons though ('coz I'm sure those critters can read). -- derek |
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#9
10-05-2005, 07:50 PM
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Hi Jeff,
For what it's worth to you. My wife and I have also had potential Heron problems. Fortunately we saw them just as they arrived. We purchased a fake Heron and placed it by the pond, we also move it to a different location every few days. So far, so good. That was last year, and we haven't lost any fish yet. We would hate to lose any of them. I have heard stories of people who have lost every one of their fish to these birds. Hope this helps a little. Bob -- Find articles, pictures, filter media, homemade pond filter, and more at www.backyard-pond-guide.com "Jeff Brown" wrote in message ... I need to hear from people that are using the "scarecrow" sprinkler to scare off critters as to whether it really works, pros & cons. After two years of our pond life, a heron has discovered it. We have a bird sanctuary but that is not the bird we want and before we actually got to see it, some of our oldest fish are gone and we are heartsick. I have the pond netted right now but I would like to use the sprinkler if it really works. Thanks for any comments and suggestions. Kathy |
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#10
10-05-2005, 09:49 PM
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Jeff Brown wrote: I need to hear from people that are using the "scarecrow" sprinkler to scare off critters as to whether it really works, pros & cons. After two years of our pond life, a heron has discovered it. We have a bird sanctuary but that is not the bird we want and before we actually got to see it, some of our oldest fish are gone and we are heartsick. I have the pond netted right now but I would like to use the sprinkler if it really works. Thanks for any comments and suggestions. Kathy I use one for the cats and racoons it works pretty darn well... after some trial and error I was able to turn down the sensitivity to keep it from spraying the squirrles and birds. One word of caution... make sure you use REALLY GOOD garden hose to connect it, most hoses don't survive the constant presure. |
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#11
10-05-2005, 10:42 PM
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I had a raccoon that made me purchase a Scarecrow. I have one on each pond
now. So far so good, 4-5 years using, no losses to predators.  They'realso good at soaking Pond Club Presidents. I have a note to myself onthe sliding door, SPRINKLER ON? inside and out. ~ jan ~Power to the Porg, Flow On!~ |
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#12
14-05-2005, 01:42 AM
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I have put my scarecrow on the sprinkler line, before the valve - so it is
on PVC. Turning it OFF when enjoying the pond is advisable - unless you want to entertain your guests/neighbors with your avoid the sprinkler dance - no there is NO live video of it! sheesh Cat has learned to creep low till he is sure it is off. hmmmm smarter than me. -- Claudia __________________________________ "Age is...wisdom, if one has lived one's life properly." --Miriam Makeba, singer |
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#13
14-05-2005, 03:33 PM
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ClaudCar wrote:
I have put my scarecrow on the sprinkler line, before the valve - so it is on PVC. Turning it OFF when enjoying the pond is advisable - unless you want to entertain your guests/neighbors with your avoid the sprinkler dance - no there is NO live video of it! sheesh Cat has learned to creep low till he is sure it is off. hmmmm smarter than me. Why am I not surprised about that. Cats have always _believed_ they're smarter than us, anyway :-) -- derek |
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#14
15-05-2005, 12:14 AM
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Derek Broughton wrote:
Why am I not surprised about that. Cats have always _believed_ they're smarter than us, anyway :-) Well at least they are smarter than you. Now this group is about ponds, not cats, let stick to the program. McKoi.... the frugal ponder... EVERYONE: "Please check people's headers for forgeries before flushing." :-) ~~~ }((((o ~~~ }{{{{o ~~~ }(((((o |
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