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Discussion in 'Everything Else (off topic)' started by WeldrDave, Dec 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM.

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  1. sms4life

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    Bird netting is cheap and easy to put up. But it will relax over time. Eventually you might find one caught up in it....been there with the garden.
    Hardware cloth would be the way to go. Expensive, but permanent.
     
    sms4life, Dec 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    They are there! The are under some of our pallets and a few other things. The thing is, they ain't eating them fast enough! :rofl: :lol:
     
    WeldrDave, Dec 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    I was talking to a friend who suggested "Disco balls"? o_O.... Hmmmmm, maybe I'll try some "Christmas tree balls". :tears::yes:
     
    WeldrDave, Dec 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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    Wrong station...:whistle:
    Maybe try a recording of AOC filibustering...nobody is gonna hang around for that!
     
    brenndatomu, Dec 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    WeldrDave, Dec 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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  6. Jeffrey Svoboda

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    My boss had tried all the gimmicks. All kinds of flashy/moving stuff. The birds didn't care. They'd been using that barn for tens of years if not one hundred.
     
    Jeffrey Svoboda, Dec 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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    Look on the bright side...at least they're not pigeons! Messy disgusting birds that make a nest from their droppings. I've cleaned gutters full of pigeon poop. Id rather sweep sparrow poop off my firewood.

    My suggestion is netting and/or a cat.
     
    buZZsaw BRAD, Dec 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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    Try a compressed air hose poked in the cracks. I can't see them taking to many shots for long.
    Bald azzed little things running around!!
     
    Screwloose, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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    Keith, why don’t you send WeldrDave one of those redonkulous sirens to borrow???
     
    Eric VW, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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    Single or 3phase?
     
    Screwloose, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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    Maybe a photo switch, some bait and a shop vac.....
     
    Screwloose, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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    Definitely 3 phase!

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    brenndatomu, Dec 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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    Ya might be onto something there with using sound to deter the birds. :handshake:

    I have heard a place that uses a predatory bird sound to keep birds away from elec equipment-transformers and such.
     
    yooperdave, Dec 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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    you're looking at it wrong. bird chit is rich in phosphorus, you need to collect it and sell it to the farmers. :whistle:
    for rafters, you can install spike strips, it keeps them from wanting to roost and nest.
     
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    We had a "Visitor" today, looking for dinner.... :whistle: My wood shed is just below him.... Look close, you'll find him!
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    Any idea what kind? I've been seeing a similar one around here but haven't gotten a good id on it yet..
     
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    Looks like a red tail to me
     
    Canadian border VT, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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    WeldrDave Military Outpost Moderator

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    Yes, it's a "Sharp shinned hawk". Finally got a good picture!!! He's a Bad A$$ and Hungry! he's been back several times and he's hanging around now! :banana:
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    WeldrDave, Dec 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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    Very cool! Appears it's a juvenile. That's probably why I've had trouble IDing mine. Oddly enough, I just saw one today on my way home from work. Maybe 1/4 from my place.
     
    Jeffrey Svoboda, Dec 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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    That your pic? Excellent shot! He's cool looking!
     
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