harrison
176 posts
Feb 18, 2009
9:31 AM
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MY BIRD KILLD TODAY
It is so true when people always say its the (best birds) that always get killd by birds of pray or the fu**ing cats.
I bred aout 50 young last year and i have had a fly away.
Cat attacks god knows how many times and pirds of pray. If the naiboures could see me when i was waving a sweeping brush in the sky screaming and swearing at a hawk they would report me to the mad house.lol.
I had a good sort out with my yearlings a few month ago and kept about 10 witch i thought would one day be my stock birds. So as it stands now i have got two in the breeders and 3 in a kit.I had one go missing 2 days ago a(red pide)and then i let the remaining ones out today and as i was watching them a red was rolling (ACE) nice and tight. deep. and good controle then straight back in the kit after coming out of the roll facing the way the kit was flying. I said to myself that is going in the breeders when i get them in. I come in the house.had my tea and whent to lock them up. FU**ING red feathers all over the garden i carnt believe i jinxd myself like that. I am already at war with the cat owners over this trouble before. As out of temper one day i said i was going to kill there cat (SOMETHING I WOULD NOT DO)so they brought the police to me. And can you believe that me and my naiboures had to come to an arrangment where at 4 pm they keep the cat in and i let my birds out.WHAT A FU**ING LAUGTH. A few days later there cat was on the prowl abain. They dont even let the thing in the house. My garden backs onto there garden and you can see when they shout for the cat and feed it at the back gate. I am at the end of my tether now and have run out of opshions. can Anyone help me. I no what its going to come to but i dont want that. PLEASE HELP.Harrison uk
Last Edited by on Feb 18, 2009 9:31 AM
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Lipper
GOLD MEMBER
331 posts
Feb 18, 2009
9:45 AM
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Mike Trevis
The Bigger the Dream the Bigger the Leap
Get a livetrap and catch the cat..If it is a neighbors cat sue the neighbor..
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Bill from NJ
63 posts
Feb 18, 2009
9:51 AM
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harrison,
You would not like the ideas that I have used in the past, so I will not go into detail about ridding your yard of cats in that fashion.
Now, lets try it in a different way....
Get a "have a heart trap" and catch the little buggers.
Take them on a very long drive and give'em the boot!!!
Regards,
Bill from NJ
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J_Star
1886 posts
Feb 18, 2009
10:06 AM
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Please no need for this kind of talk on the site due to the unwated eyes that prope the site form time to time. You will know how to get rid of your problem on your own without advertising to the whole world. If you think you have problems now, then wait when someone be knocking on your door. Be carefull of what you say on a public forum.
Jay
Last Edited by on Feb 18, 2009 10:07 AM
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fhtfire
1807 posts
Feb 18, 2009
10:20 AM
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Electric fence....I have done it and it works....go down to the feed store...get the cheapest electricfence, wire and insulators....wire that bitch all around the area that it is getting in.....make it look like world war II bob wire...lol...just go back and forth...if the cat sits on a fence and jumps on your loft..put it on the fence....I always hang a piece of chicken on it...so that way the little bastard will try and eat the chicken and BAM shock city...after a hit or two....that cat will go nowhere near the wires....then all you have to do is put the wires anywhere the cat goes and it will relate the wires to shock...done it and it works....works great for dogs too.....My dog had been hit and then she started digging in my planter..just laid a wire across the planter...not even hooked up and the dog goes nowhere near it....
rock and ROLL
Paul
Works good for teenagers trying to sneak out of the house too..LOL>...not lying...wired it right where my son jumped out the window...LOL
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harrison
185 posts
Feb 18, 2009
10:38 AM
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ok j star i here what youre saying m8. and i have already had a knock on the door as you no if you read the post ? and that did no good did it. Also you will have seen that i said i DID NOT want it to come to anything drastick . So why do you go on like i am running a (KILL THE CATS MARATHON) Chill out m8. cause i no what to do to get rid of it. like you stated. But I wish to prevent tha kind of sh*t harrison uk
Last Edited by on Feb 18, 2009 10:47 AM
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kham89
181 posts
Feb 18, 2009
10:47 AM
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harrison just give ur neighbor a heads up that if they dont keep the cat maintain and it keeps getting ur birds and if it ends up dying u should not be responsible. Cuz cat be eatin ur bird if it contracted a disease and die then fault lies within the owner's responsibility. whenever i fly my youngs out a couple of them end up in neighbor yard and dogs end up eatin it. i solve the issue jus by lettin the neighbor know tat im cool with his dog eating the bird on his yard since it was able to catch it, but u know i tole him my bird may have disease and his dog mite not make it alive after a few meal of rollers. guy kept the dog chain in his yard real good afterward.
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kham thao
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harrison
186 posts
Feb 18, 2009
10:59 AM
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been there. said that. theye dont give a fu8k mate. its just running a mock. an a man them can only take so much init ? cheers mate. harrison uk ps. j star why you bully me? do i o you money o sumthing?
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TT
GOLD MEMBER
372 posts
Feb 18, 2009
11:01 AM
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Ken and Kham have really good points that you should look into doing.
I myself would feed the cat "Catnip", keep the cat high as hell he would know what to do other then chase his tail lmao, just joking on the catnip, the cat would probably never leave my yard. haha.
Good luck Harrison.
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Tony...
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TT
GOLD MEMBER
373 posts
Feb 18, 2009
11:04 AM
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Harrison, i dont think he his bulling you at all, just keeping you on your toes, You have to be careful when you write things on this site, just like he pointed out.
All he was doing is giving you some advice bro.
Nothing more nothing less.
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Tony...
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spinningdemon
365 posts
Feb 18, 2009
11:25 AM
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My friend Bill asked me to post this for him he was not able to get in to post on the forum computer problems.
I was on www.roller-pigeon.com. and read a plea for help with a cat problem. the site would not let me on after many tries. I saw that you post some and was wondering if you would pass on this info for the gentelman. He then needs to contact his local animal control and tell them what is going on. Then trap the cat and turn it over to them. the neighbor can then pay to get the cat back or the animal control will take care of the animal. they are a great help to me in Ogden and loan me catch a live traps. I also own my own. this is what they told me to do so it is legal and I am protected. if he catches it a few times then their bill will get to where they decide to take care of their cat or leave it with animal control to dispose of. Thanks Bill
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David Curneal
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In the air since 1973
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topnotch uk
365 posts
Feb 18, 2009
11:41 AM
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Harrison i told you the remedy m8 lol
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0221
103 posts
Feb 18, 2009
11:52 AM
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harrison, I say this with the best intention's. Never fly Your birds if your not going to watch them. I have had cats in My yard, but when they see Me they leave. train Your pigeons to come in when they land. they should land on your shed and go in straight away, if not there over fed. The next time you point your finger at that cat, look at your hand and see how many fingers are pointing at you. your problem is a simple one to over come.You make sound like a lion or tiger. It's just a cat, they don't sneak up and get your birds if your doing your part.keep your cool.
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Electric-man
2244 posts
Feb 18, 2009
12:47 PM
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Harrison, J Star is not riding you! He is an X-Moderater as myself. We have been around for a long time and we know what kind of subjects can cause problems for us and this site. J Star is just reminding everyone to be careful where we go with this conversation. He is a great guy and cares about the site. Thats all I read out of his post. I see nothing offensive in his post!
Good luck with your problem! I had this problem awhile back myself! I put a picture of my mother-in-law up and the cats stay away now! LOL
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Val
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toronto15
41 posts
Feb 18, 2009
1:09 PM
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Harrison,Your the Coach of your kit,you must be out with them to manage them properly.Fly them,trap them back to kit or loft quickly,and make sure traps and all entrances are locked. I never minded cats as they keep the mice and rats away, just make sure they can,t get in.Glen.
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harrison
192 posts
Feb 18, 2009
1:14 PM
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Thanx fellas . 0221 I do watch my birds and as a rule wait for them to land . but one of my birds that has never bee out escaped. so i put them back up and whent in for my tea. School boy errow :( .I got the bird back but it cost me one of my (if not my best 08 bird:( .thank you all for your feedback and good look to you all for 09. I wouldnt wish o cause problems for anyone and as i said i have only been on the site a week . But now i no the guide lines i will stick well within them :) cheers val.harrison uk.
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toronto15
42 posts
Feb 18, 2009
1:15 PM
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Harrison,Your the Coach of your kit,you must be out with them to manage them properly.Fly them,trap them back to kit or loft quickly,and make sure traps and all entrances are locked. I never minded cats as they keep the mice and rats away, just make sure they can,t get in.Glen.
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2508 posts
Feb 18, 2009
6:17 PM
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Harrison I know what you feeling as I myself had the same problem with my neighbors cat.and now we don't talk since he challenge me to come over to his land and fight but I'm not stupid so I told him lets meet outside in the street but he never went out .well once you do me wrong like that your dead to me never be friends again especially when I have treated him like a brother. the cat wouldn't get my birds when I'm there he would go underneath and get them through the wire so I put a white fence around it now and they can't get in..and it was the wife who instigated it.but he knew how I am and who I am all you have to do is talk to me in a good tone and everything will be alright.so I told the wife now I know who is who..now I never leave my birds not even for a cup of tea.cause even up there the BoP will be doing his thing and I want to make sure which bird got caught...and I don't wanna miss a roll or hit from them.. I hope everything turn out alright for you m8...there is nothing worse than you trying to be in peace with these birds and someone cause you hell....I know believe me I know..
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Ralph
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
GOLD MEMBER
2529 posts
Feb 18, 2009
6:23 PM
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I have a remedy...................but.................
Ill plead the 5th........lol
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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donnie james
252 posts
Feb 18, 2009
6:26 PM
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hay harrison catch the cat and take of for few miles and turn it loose .................donny james
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
GOLD MEMBER
2532 posts
Feb 18, 2009
6:27 PM
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Hey donny they have homing instincts better than homers.............lol
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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RXR Loft
402 posts
Feb 18, 2009
6:47 PM
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I hear humane traps.. Are the way to go ; )
A traveling sales man told me this..
Get some cheep cans of cat food (99cents store)
Open the can slightly (so you can re-use it)
Put the can in the trap,
Set trap, put the trap on your propriety,
Sit back and listen for the door to slam shut
Than..
You can..
a) be Mr. nice guy walk the cat in the cage next door kindly inform the you will be trapping all unwelcome felines on my property. I will give you the first one in hopes that you will take control of you animals, the next one will go to the animal shelter and you can pick them up their.
b) just trap them and take them far-far-far-far-far- away, and when the neighbor ask you have you seen fluffy lie through your teeth.
Ps, I prefer B (12 notches)
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RxR Loft
Roll'em if you got'em... cuz commies don't roll
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Joe K
13 posts
Feb 18, 2009
7:58 PM
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Harrison, One remedy that worked for Me, with a neighborhood cat, everytime I saw the cat I just gave it a good drenching with the garden hose. Belive it or not it quit coming around,, now Im not saying it didnt come around at night though,, it quite possible so allways make sure,Your lofts, traps ect , are shut at night oviously,,good luck.
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
GOLD MEMBER
2534 posts
Feb 19, 2009
4:15 AM
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Well i have a cure to get those pesty critters.....
But..........ill plead the 5th.........
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RUDY PAYEN
PANCHO VILLA LOFT
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pat66
294 posts
Feb 19, 2009
5:22 AM
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Do what I did, I went and got a very young TOMCAT kitten and put it in with my birds, he got so used to the birds he lays in the loft and when I am there he goes in and lays on the floor, the birds have to fly over him to eat! BONUS-he keeps all other cats away and is a wonderful mouser around the loft!
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Pat
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harrison
194 posts
Feb 19, 2009
7:52 AM
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hi pat . funnt anoughth my mate who keeps homers has the done the same thing. But all the hassle cats have caused me when i see one it make me feel sick in my belly. so thats that opshion out the window lol. thanx to everyone i think i no what to do now. hjarrison uk.
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rollernewbie
456 posts
Feb 19, 2009
4:47 PM
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dang sorry to hear that..been hearing alot about cats killing birds..luckly i got no cats around..
well hope another good birds like that come your way again..
good luck
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Billy AKA RollerNewbie
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Scott
1759 posts
Feb 19, 2009
7:51 PM
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Pat nailed it, although around here the Coyotes keeps any stray cats cleaned up.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
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rtwilliams
GOLD MEMBER
371 posts
Feb 19, 2009
8:55 PM
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I unfortunately, live with two cats. My neighbor also has a cat. In a year I have lost 1 bird to them. It was my fault. I mismanaged them. They were young birds that I was just starting. They were over feed, and would not trap in a good manner. I had an appointment I had to keep, and left them on the kit box. When I returned, one was lost, and the other young birds would not get on the kit box. I lost another young pigeon because it would not return to the kit box, from the trauma. It took some work to correct that problem.
I repeat it was my fault. I agree with 0221. “Never fly your birds if you’re not going to watch them.” You understand your problem, the cat by nature is going to try and eat your birds. You can utilize some of the other suggestions (Dog, tom Cat, electric fence, kit box placement and design, etc).
Ultimately you need to manage your birds to keep them healthy and alive. And that means train them to trap quickly and watch them.
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RT Williams
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sundance
1034 posts
Feb 20, 2009
7:48 AM
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I have 2 cats now. I`ve not had any problem with them getting my birds. Just watch them at all times.
Where I live a cat is concidered your property if it is ON your property. And while it is on your property you can do as you wish. I used to do that, but now I figure as long as they are`nt bothering my birds they will help keep away the rodents.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2518 posts
Feb 20, 2009
7:58 AM
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I like that Butch on my property he is mine now..where you been buddy..birds keeping you busy..
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Ralph
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sundance
1035 posts
Feb 20, 2009
8:03 AM
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Hi Ralph.
I`m a 1000 miles from home right now. My father has been ill. So I`ve been here almost a month already. I am missing my birds...
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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PR_rollers
GOLD MEMBER
2519 posts
Feb 20, 2009
8:08 AM
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Sorry to hear that if you need anything hit me up on my email in profile even if its to talk..I will be there for you count on me..may everything turn out alright to what God wants..
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Ralph
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Windjammer Loft
711 posts
Feb 20, 2009
11:29 AM
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Take the cats out anyway you see fit.... Where I live if a stray cat happens to enter my yd and I see it...
Well, lets just say it gets re-located ...
A dog works wonders, as a detorant to ward off unwanted visitors....animal or human.
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Fly High and Roll On
Paul
Last Edited by on Feb 20, 2009 11:31 AM
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sundance
1036 posts
Feb 20, 2009
4:38 PM
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Thanks Ralph,
Its been a rough month, but hes doing better than the doctors predicted. I`m hoping to go home in a few days. Dad is home and if all goes well, I`ll leave after Mardi Gras.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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