[dsnrbec]

We want to mount a plastic decoy owl on top of our bird cage to hopefully deter other birds. Sparr is out of stock but we found some on Amazon. My question is how are they attached to the birdcage? The ones online have a hole in the bottom to mount on a pole but that obviously wouldn’t work on the birdcage. Any input from those who have them? Thanks.

[villagetinker]

I believe you could just mount a short piece of suitable pole to one of the vertical supports on your birdcage with 1 or 2 long screws. Use stainless steel screws and predrill the holes to the correct size.

[Stu from NYC]

My son has one attached to his house in Georgia and it works great to keep away woodpeckers who were pecking his house.

[Two Bills]

I had a plastic hawk that hovered over garden to scare pigeons away.
Not a bird was deterred.
We purchased an owl, and the pigeons s(H)at on it!
Get an air rifle. Do the job properly
They taste nice as well!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I had a plastic hawk that hovered over garden to scare pigeons away.
Not a bird was deterred.
We purchased an owl, and the pigeons s(H)at on it!
Get an air rifle. Do the job properly
They taste nice as well!

Would a bb gun work as well? Asking for a friend

[Toymeister]

Place 2-4 lbs of lead in the bottom of the owl, seal it. Climb your ladder to the roof, use a stick to push the weighted owl. as far as you want along a support beam towards the center.

The owl has relatively little wind resistance.

That's my suggestion. Please report back your results.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Place 2-4 lbs of lead in the bottom of the owl, seal it. Climb your ladder to the roof, use a stick to push the weighted owl. as far as you want along a support beam towards the center.

The owl has relatively little wind resistance.

That's my suggestion, the first one posted so far. Please report back your results.

2nd. actually.

[bilcon]

I have owls for several years on my lanai screen and they served a great purpose. The birds love to punch on them. Save your money. Get a cap gun( Remember them?) and any time you see a bird on your lanai, BANG.

[dsnrbec]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I believe you could just mount a short piece of suitable pole to one of the vertical supports on your birdcage with 1 or 2 long screws. Use stainless steel screws and predrill the holes to the correct size.

Thanks!

[dsnrbec]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Place 2-4 lbs of lead in the bottom of the owl, seal it. Climb your ladder to the roof, use a stick to push the weighted owl. as far as you want along a support beam towards the center.

The owl has relatively little wind resistance.

That's my suggestion, the first one posted so far. Please report back your results.

Thanks for your suggestion. Sounds reasonable. Will report back.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Would a
bb gun work as well? Asking for a friend

Houses around here are too close to be shooting BB guns. Might put someone’s eye out, beside I sure there rule or ordinance not allowing it unless you’re at the air rifle range?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by bilcon

I have owls for several years on my lanai screen and they served a great purpose. The birds love to punch on them. Save your money. Get a cap gun( Remember them?) and any time you see a bird on your lanai, BANG.

I would to be afraid to do that with houses close, some one might call shots fired?

[Topspinmo]

IMO the dummy owl may work for while, but even the crows figure it out pretty quick. Crows hate owl cause the rob there nest in night, so they harass them if they even catch them in day light.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Would a bb gun work as well? Asking for a friend

Never had one.
A good water pistol is fun though!
Specially for 'dumping' cats!

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

2nd. actually.

Actually, I think yours was sarcastic/not helpful. So you're suggesting someone sit outside and shoot an air rifle, possibly shooting the birdcage full of holes?