How do fetchies survive seagull breeding season?
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Jul 2016
1:01pm, 28 Jul 2016
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bonners
Unfortunately I cant really avoid these places, I've tried every route out and I'm surrounded. Bizarrely enough, once I get to the front I'm rarely attacked, as there are not so many nesting places. Anyway, I'm now off to purchase a tennis racket, some chippy chips, some ice cream and a novelty hat. I'll let you know how I get on with my next run :D |
Jul 2016
1:04pm, 28 Jul 2016
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fetcheveryone
Spotted this in the 'Related Threads': http://www.fetcheveryone.com/viewtopic.php?id=54267 at least you're not alone. |
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Jul 2016
6:25pm, 28 Jul 2016
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RunningInCircles
How about one of those electrified tennis racquets that you use on houseflies. 
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Jul 2016
6:42pm, 28 Jul 2016
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bonners
Added to the list, could mix and match with the Donnay racquet. Not sure what all this gear will do to my times
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Jul 2016
7:24pm, 28 Jul 2016
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RunningInCircles
On a serious note, have you tried charging them? Never had a problem with birds, but do have to deal with free roaming sheep dogs in the Greek hills.(basically wild) Two or three of them at a time can be intimidating if you don't handle them. You have to run AT them and shout, sometimes raising an arm to make like you are throwing a stone. In fact on occasion, I have thrown a warning shot. You are higher than them in the food chain, and as much as you do not wish then actual harm, the threat often sees off most animals. |
Jul 2016
7:48pm, 28 Jul 2016
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jacdaw
On a serious note... be kind to them. Herring Gulls are red listed now; numbers are declining fast.
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Jul 2016
7:57pm, 28 Jul 2016
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Diogenes
Perhaps you could charge them for the cleaning, that might deter them.
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Jul 2016
8:25pm, 28 Jul 2016
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NoFleecingAround
I'm now imagining a hat with a cattle prod attached to it. How do you charge a seagull anyway? They swoop down from the air! |
Jul 2016
8:56pm, 28 Jul 2016
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tonyp2604
You're more likely to be attacked by a swan in Worcester. Had one go for me on the towpath last year.
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Jul 2016
9:14pm, 28 Jul 2016
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bonners
I'm carefully following all advice. Using stray pigeon feathers from the garden to make some feathers for my arms so i can charge them in the morning. It would help if the youngsters weren't so dozy, wandering round aimlessly exploring the neighbourhood. Local scallies indeed. |
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