Danois Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You need to call 1800BorrowADOLersSighthound. My backyard is a complete no fly zone. If it flies, it dies. Nothing comes down to dog height. Next weekend work for you then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Can you string a bit of shadecloth up as a temporary physical barrier? Otherwise I don't know, Mynas don't swoop here, any bird that does is at risk of being caught by the dogs and I think the birds have figured that out after a few casualties. Same here, Maddie just snaps the Myna's out of the air mid flight. Do rubber snakes work for all birds, I know someone who uses them to keep the ducks off the verandah. Can I borrow Maddie?? I have a persistent pair of nesting Indian Mynahs that have cost me a fortune in pest control ... No probs dogmad, a quick trip up the F3 and your problem will be solved before the jug's boiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirra Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 My scarves didn't really deter the little blighter. It even tried to 'bomb' me when we were returning from a dog walk just after sunset It has a 'partner'. I'm finding all this very interesting as Indian Mynah's are usually seen in flocks rather than in pairs. Sooo which DOL dog can I expect here tomorrow :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akayla Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 My grandfather used to make "flying" birds out of wood. Cut the shape of a bird. Then two separate wings. I think he attached with some hinges and just hung up with fishing line attached to each wing. As the wind blows they flap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canisbellum Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Air rifles are very good for problems like that. Sent from my GT-P7500 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Try cutting long strips of alfoil and fastening them at various heights around the deck so that they will flap in the slightest breeze. Also check your local cheap import shops for garden owl-shaped bird scarers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirra Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 I wish I did know someone with an air rifle! I'll have a look for bird scarers next time I'm out shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Please let us know what you tried and what works :) I'm having problems with a noisy wattle-eater bird at the moment. He starts squawking outside my window when it's still dark and it drives me crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4pups Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I bought some black cat shapes from bunnings to scare away the birds. They are 3 black silhouettes of cats in different positions with green glass marbles for eyes. They where pretty cheap to, under $10, I tried to find them on the site to give you a linky but there not on it yet. They worked for us, day 3 and no birds in my garden beds Yeah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I was up at a local fruit barn yesterday and noticed they had ceramic owls sitting in the middle of the outdoor tables with fruit. The guy said they work well keeping the birds away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 6, 2014 Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'm not sure what you can do, like others my dogs will snatch birds out of the sky if they come down low enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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