Re: Thieving Magpies!

From: MC_Emily (nomore_at_spam.com)
Date: 07/16/04


Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 16:22:19 +0100


"linda PUTTICK" <lindaputtick@doddershall.freeserve.co.uk> wrote

> I'm not even going to attempt to
> shoot the magpies as I know they can sense the presence of a shotgun at 2
> miles distance!

Just lean one up against the fence, then - job done!! LOL

> Are there some crow proof boxes that I could make or buy?

How about turning your fruit boxes upside down? If you do that, and cut a
hole big enough for the hens to go in, they'll love it. You might even find
that you get more eggs, as the hens will appreciate the cosiness that this
will provide and will feel happier at laying for you :o) Hope this
helps.

Jaqy

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