I need your opinions.....

kittylover4ever · May 22, 2006

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v2...rdiekiller.flv

I need you guys to watch this short clip and give me some advice on my problem...........I'm a bird killer and I feel awful!!!!

squirtle · May 22, 2006

Hmmmm..... I think you need something down there they can stand on, but I can't think of what. Are there any fish in your pond and how deep is it?

kittylover4ever · May 22, 2006

No fish and 3 feet deep.....

sillyjilly · May 22, 2006

ohhh!!!! I got it!!! You said screen, just put it below the water not above it. you can get those plastic covered screen type material and just affix it in the pond maybe two inched below the water level and then you wont see it so well but the birds won't drown. The plastic coating will make it last longer too without rusting.

Hope I've helped some!

kittylover4ever · May 22, 2006

Originally Posted by SillyJilly

ohhh!!!! I got it!!! You said screen, just put it below the water not above it. you can get those plastic covered screen type material and just affix it in the pond maybe two inched below the water level and then you wont see it so well but the birds won't drown. The plastic coating will make it last longer too without rusting.

Hope I've helped some!

Good idea Jill, I amjust not sure how to get it to stay, you know what I mean? I mean, how would I attach it????

squirtle · May 22, 2006

I was thinking some sort of screen material as well but I am not sure how you would attach it. Fiance recommended putting some sort of log down in the water so they cold climb on it and get out...

kittylover4ever · May 22, 2006

I was thinking perhaps something like that too Squirt......or perhaps a BIG rock in the middle???

squirtle · May 22, 2006

A rock would be a good idea as long as it is low to the water so the bird can climb up on it

If you guys have a company that specializes in water gardens they might be able to recommend something also.

arlyn · May 22, 2006

Birds CAN swim, just badly.
I would get a piece of slate and use it as a ramp it get out with, cement it in place using a little silicone caulk.

babyharley · May 22, 2006

I was also thinking about putting a screen under the water - but not sure how to attach it.... hmmm..... maybe putting some rocks in there would help?

arlyn · May 22, 2006

If you put a screen in, it'd have to be really tiny mesh, otherwise, you'll be compounding the problem.
If it has really tiny mesh though, it'll need to be cleaned, very frequently.

jugen · May 22, 2006

I'm also guessing they think that it's a bird bath too, unfortunately. But maybe if you put some logs or rocks in there, you might be able to fix that problem. You could lean them against the side then they could maybe walk up them to get out??

sillyjilly · May 22, 2006

You can attach it to the rocks with L-brackets. And you can get screen that is big enough for the crap in the water to not clog the holes but small enough for the birdys feets to get stuck!

kittylover4ever · May 23, 2006

All good ideas you guys............

kittylover4ever · May 23, 2006

I saw this BIG perfect rock in a grocery store parking lot this morning on the way to work...............now, how do I get it home and not get arrested??

babyharley · May 23, 2006

Originally Posted by kittylover4ever

I saw this BIG perfect rock in a grocery store parking lot this morning on the way to work...............now, how do I get it home and not get arrested??

DO IT!

Just tell them you are trying to save the birds, they will understand

trouts mom · May 23, 2006

Originally Posted by kittylover4ever

I saw this BIG perfect rock in a grocery store parking lot this morning on the way to work...............now, how do I get it home and not get arrested??

Is it a natural rock? Or does the grocery store own the rock?

kittylover4ever · May 23, 2006

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

Is it a natural rock? Or does the grocery store own the rock?

It's part of their landscaping, so I guess they own the rock.........

Thanks Kenz.....you want me to get arrested huh?

phenomsmom · May 23, 2006

Perhaps a log or something to add to the landscaping. A big rock is a good idea. You can go to a sand and gravel place and buy one (they might deliver it and you probably would save yourself bail money

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babyharley · May 23, 2006

Originally Posted by kittylover4ever

Thanks Kenz.....you want me to get arrested huh?

Well, not exactly -I'd miss the daily radio question if you were in jail!

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