Zerin Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Does anyone know where I can get a fair sized scarecrow? Yes, this is a serious question and I need it urgently. If you have one collecting dust, please let me know. I have searched Google high and low and have not found anything... so I am asking here out of sheer desperation. Thanks.
brad890 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 now why would you want one of those, for agricultural reason's or sleep reasons? lol
DJR Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 From big bad Johannesburg? Scarecrows are normally something you make yourself with some imagination, broomsticks, old clothes and some stuffing. Think like a boer and make a plan!
Zerin Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 This afternoon i had two crows after my rabbits. Yes, in JHB. Yeah, will have to make a plan, but will just be quicker to buy one as they are hunting my bunnies!
Trapper Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Yeah, if you shoot the bunnies, the crows will not come back... OH! SORRY, You meant the crows.. Yeah!
Zerin Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 I will shoot the crows. Bunnies are my pets! Should anyone have any constructive advice on how to get the crows to bugger off, please let me know. I do not want to shoot them, but I will if i have to.
tunariaan Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 they become a pest in town, here by us they rip open the rubbish bags , they wont easily take a big rabbit but they will take the eyes out when they do get a chance
Big H* Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 I will shoot the crows. Bunnies are my pets! Should anyone have any constructive advice on how to get the crows to bugger off, please let me know. I do not want to shoot them, but I will if i have to. Be careful to discharge a firearm in town. You may lose your licence
Motard660 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Where are you situated??? My mother in law will fit the scarecrow position perfectly!!!!! :clap: :clap:
DJR Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 The trouble with crows is thast they are very smart birds. They will very quickly figure out the difference between a real threat and a scarecrow. I don't think that is a long term solution. Shooting them may be a problem in a built up area and get you into more trouble than you can imagine, so also not a solution. Catching them in a trap and then disposing of them may work. Perhaps a friendly guy at your local zoo could help with that? The SPCA may also have some kind of cage-trap that can be used? The best experts in catching birds are the bird-ringers/watchers. There must be some kind of birdwatching club or society in Jhb and they will put you in contact with someone involved in catching and ringing birds. They may be interested to catch, ring and release far away and make it part of their scientific study. They may also be your best scourse of information on how to deter further interest from predatory birds. Please post updates as you go.
The Drongo Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 I will shoot the crows. Bunnies are my pets! Should anyone have any constructive advice on how to get the crows to bugger off, please let me know. I do not want to shoot them, but I will if i have to. Put your bloody bunnies in a cage ya silly git !
Big H* Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 The trouble with crows is thast they are very smart birds. They will very quickly figure out the difference between a real threat and a scarecrow. I don't think that is a long term solution. Shooting them may be a problem in a built up area and get you into more trouble than you can imagine, so also not a solution. Catching them in a trap and then disposing of them may work. Perhaps a friendly guy at your local zoo could help with that? The SPCA may also have some kind of cage-trap that can be used? The best experts in catching birds are the bird-ringers/watchers. There must be some kind of birdwatching club or society in Jhb and they will put you in contact with someone involved in catching and ringing birds. They may be interested to catch, ring and release far away and make it part of their scientific study. They may also be your best scourse of information on how to deter further interest from predatory birds. Please post updates as you go. Crow shooting is a dedicated sport in the U of SA. They have developed special calibres and rifles, special camouflage as well as specialised decoys. A crow cannot stand an owl. They made a dummy owl that opens and folds its wings tp attract the crow so they can shoot it. Catch ring and release will only open the space for a new predator. Rather get the bunnies in a protected cage. Leaving them running free can also have its own problems. They propagate fast, they tunnel and will tunnel under the wall and into your neighbours yard. Easiest is a cage with a concrete floor or rabbit pie!
Kranswurm Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 The trouble with crows is thast they are very smart birds. They will very quickly figure out the difference between a real threat and a scarecrow. I don't think that is a long term solution. Shooting them may be a problem in a built up area and get you into more trouble than you can imagine, so also not a solution. Catching them in a trap and then disposing of them may work. Perhaps a friendly guy at your local zoo could help with that? The SPCA may also have some kind of cage-trap that can be used? The best experts in catching birds are the bird-ringers/watchers. There must be some kind of birdwatching club or society in Jhb and they will put you in contact with someone involved in catching and ringing birds. They may be interested to catch, ring and release far away and make it part of their scientific study. They may also be your best scourse of information on how to deter further interest from predatory birds. Please post updates as you go. Not as clever as my Weirach .22 pellet gun
The Drongo Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Crow shooting is a dedicated sport in the U of SA. Now THERE is a surprise ! - NOT. Shooting Anything and Everything in the Great US of A is a dedicated sport. Why don't the Smart arses here (KW et al) put there money where their mouths are and get rid of some real VERMIN, instead of being such macho pantywaists because they can shoot a crow??? - Huh This misdirected 'kill-it' mentality gets my piss in a froth. Chops.
Andrew_ew Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 I agree with Drongo - put the bunnies in a cage - you can buy proper hutches at some pet shops. Crows were there first and are highly intelligent birds as well as being an important species that cleans up rubbish and waste and reduces the number of other pests. Bunnies are at the bottom of the food chain - if its not crows its going to be cats, dogs, eagles, hawks etc.
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