Pigeon problems

DriftR · 06-30-2003, 09:16 AM

Guys I need some advice. Pigeons are invading my space. I have had it with these pigeons. I can't shoot them with a shotgun or 22's because where I live. I have tried plinking them with a pellet gun. But I can't keep up with them. Do any of you have a design on building a pigeon trap or have made one? If so let me know. It would be easy to knock em down with a 20 ga. but the neighbors would have me arrested. Oh, I've tried the fake owls. It did work for awhile but THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!

06-30-2003, 10:59 AM

I would like a chance a catching those! I have to buy them for my dog training....Ill send you a pm

DAB · 07-01-2003, 04:10 PM

What is attracting them ? can it be eliminated ?
DAB

Gun Rod Bow · 07-01-2003, 04:30 PM

I've built pigeon traps. Seems like you'll catch a few but not nearly all. Wire cages with wire doors not unlike crab trap doors and grain poured around. It helped to leave 1 or 2 birds in the trap for "decoys".

I recommend a Sheridan Blue Streak with 15 pumps, a 5mm pellet and a 2 power scope.

You'll find if you whack a couple, the rest will leave.

I have a high end .177 cal rifle, the ones that go like 1200 fps. I'd sell it if you're interested.

GRB

DriftR · 07-02-2003, 09:51 AM

DAB, can't elimnate the problem. Old lady down the street seems to like feeding all kinds of birds and the pigeons are freeloaders. She won't stop.
Tulley, I'll give you a call
Gun,Rod, Bow. Thanks, may try and make a small trap and load it with feed and water.

Grits · 07-03-2003, 01:48 PM

Have seen some fishing docks that nail some pointed end nails where seagulls land. Might work for you.

GutshotApe · 07-03-2003, 02:43 PM

When we were in school at UW, my buddy Ifish lurker OlyDrifter had a '66 Chevy Suburban/Carryall...we called it a "Crummy". It was in good shape and had just been repainted. OlyDrifter parked it beneath the Alaska Way Viaduct in Seattle one afternoon...and when he came back later he noticed a bunch of pigeons sitting 20' above on the girders...and they had crapped all over his shiny red truck.

There was a piece of 1" pipe 18" long lying nearby so Oly, in a rage, threw the pipe up at the pigeons. He missed...but then the pipe bounced back down and smashed his windshield really good.

Moral: Before you launch projectiles at pigeons, think about what could happen if you miss.

lingslayer · 07-13-2003, 09:14 PM

They are easier to catch if you get them drunk first. Take a 1 qt. mason jar 1/2 full of oats or other grain from the feed store and pour in a pint of everclear (grain alcohol) and soak 24-48 hours with the lid on. Mix that with unadulterated grain about 1:1. Spread it out shortly before their usual arrival time on a cool day (morning?) and keep watch. When you notice them acting funny,... Falling over etc. just go pick them up and put them in a burlap bag.
When they sober up they are still good for training dogs!
Jamie

maggot · 07-15-2003, 11:19 PM

When I was younger I used to tack medium to large rat traps up high. Pack the joy button with the irresistable gooey center of wonder bread, set it........clean it.