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[Krysia]

We have got half a dozen or so Magpies who are very persistent. they have already damaged the toddler trampoline, have made a start on the big trampoline and have spent the last 2 days on the WIR threatening the chickens / ducks.

 

we have also not seen any smaller garden birds for ages

 

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can deal with them?

[Lewis]

Only thing I've heard is that they're clever and won't come back if one dies and is left hanging up in the garden

 

Maybe phone a pest controller?

 

 

Don't know why this is in Chickens?

[Mollie333]

Anything lands near the chickens they all go and attack it.

 

Bit more information *Here* and *Here*

 

 

 

[markm]

L"Ooops, word censored!"n trap (google it) & an airgun? You will do local small bird population a massive favour.

[Krysia]

Lewis no idea either! I put it in nesting box and it was moved

 

MarkM thanks for that, I have done. any tips on using one? Pm if you like as it may offend others!

[Becka]

A few years ago there was uproar up here because a few people used to shoot them to reduce the population. Like yours, they were aggressive and had pick off the local small bird population. I still wince when I hear the commotion when a magpie is emptying a birds nest. We don't have very many magpies but I've noticed a large flock of very noisy jays which are a close and equally noisy relative of the magpie. Hope you have success however you choose to tackle the problem.

Becka