The Lincolnshire Bird Club

It must be me, I don't follow this at all, I think I must be in some kind of a parallel universe

create a fear factor in the cats. Throw stones or something every time you see one within your boundaries, or on the fence. aim very close and also try to hit something noisy nearby it. they will not stop coming but will be close to flight at any noise. Keep it up and they will be very apprehensive about your space. Don't hit the cat, but don't worry if you do as they need a deterrent.

I did this to our cats when I lived with my Mum. they knew i was a friend inside my house but in the garden they knew it was risky stalking birds. I only had to show up and they were off. Be persistent.

I'm sure the cat owners next door won't mind ! I know you are right and that would work but somehow I think it would make for local peace and harmony.

Andy,

As in my previous comments I can only speak about my garden, I can 100% say that throwing stones at or very close to the moggies does get rid of them for a very short time BUT it doesn't stop them coming, they is a fluffy long-haired white cat that is a damn nuisance I know it must have an owner or in a past life was a barber cos every so often it's been shorn, even from me a cat lover it gets a stone or jug of water in the hope of getting rid of it, but as always happens it returns . A few months ago it had an almighty ding dong with the cat that lodges in the garden, it didn't need a barber that day there was white fur scattered over a five feet area, and "mine" didn't escape it had cuts here and there and was limping.

Colin,

I have upwards of 14 hanging feeders and one ground feeder plus one bird table and the only time I have seen a cat on or near any is a while back on the bird table and it wasn't after the birds, it was after some sardines I'd put out for the Blackies ( the report of it is in General Birding " My Garden" thread).

You have my apologies if you are upset at me saying you hate cats, it wasn't intended but in the heat of this thread I did say it, but it certainly was to those that do, one in particular. If you would like my help in getting your birds back and up and running I would be leased to visit your garden and you can also visit mine as can anyone else when passing.

Rick,

I'm not totally without sympathy with what you are saying but I can only speak from what I've seen in my garden, regarding the Blackie if you and others read "My Garden" in the General Birding section you will find out they did very well both in 2012 & 2013 and without checking 2012, I certainly know that out of the five broods that were raised all grew up and none got nabbed by the cats.

JC,

I don't need to read the articles I know what is going on the world as I keep up to date with things. But thanks for taking the time to find them. All this isn't helping Colin get his birds back is it.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL!

Kind Regards

JTG

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Hey up Colin,

It's five weeks since the last post have you had any luck in ridding yourself of the cats and have the birds returned?

Regards

JTG

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Hi John. I put my feeders back out and in a 'safer' position and the birds have returned. They will just have to take their chances as the rural birds have to but it's when the chicks start squeaking, that's when the problem starts again eh.

I was wondering about keeping a couple of chickens (hens) I wonder what they might do….. probably ignore one another!

Someone may still come up with an answer.

Ho hum.

Well done Colin, never give up, instead of chickens I think a fox would sort out the cats

Cheers

John

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