Annoying Pigeons

walkietalkie · #1 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 08:38 PM

I have a bird feeder on my back fence and pigeons keep trying to get the seeds
they can't reach the seeds but i want to get them out of my garden. Can anyone advise me on this matter. Thanks

Farplace · #2 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 09:00 PM

Live and Let Live. If they can't get the food, what's the problem??

actionfinch · #3 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 09:01 PM

Very true.. as soon as i put feed out in the morning , withing minutes i have the boys down...i was like yourself and didnt really want them , but hey they can be fun to watch at times.

walkietalkie · #4 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the replys guys, but these pigeons keep knocking the perch from the feeder and scaring the little birds away. Help!

Jason Green · #5 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 10:38 PM

Evening WT, and welcome to WAB!

Have you tried creating two differing food-sources? One broad one that the pigeons can go for, and a standard one for the regular birds that is physically-arranged to prevent the pigeons using both?

If you stick with only one that makes it hard for the pigeons, they'll end up spending more time there trying to get at the food and putting smaller birds off. If they have 'easier-pickings' nearby then they'll happily go there, leaving the smaller birds to it.

Take care,

Jason

Hedera · #6 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 10:43 PM

Get some of the cheap seed that has a high proportion of wheat in it and scatter it on the ground - pigeons are greedy and will go for the easy pickings and leave the best seed for the little ones. They also clear up dropped bits and keep your garden tidy.

walkietalkie · #7 (**permalink**) 09-04-2011, 11:21 PM

So, if I have a tray of bread on the ground away from the feeder, then the pigeons will go for the easy option, thus leaving the little birdies to go about their daily business? Ahh, now that makes sence!