alchresearch Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 http://www.nomorebirds.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=353&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvve_BRDmg9Kt9ufO15EBEiQAKoc6qr9FFUaWIKqzwo0GyzRanLAQsafWVXrZqf8A0O9zw6YaAtDB8P8HAQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbear Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 these work well, and they are available to buy as single strips from Shaws Ironmongers, Duchess Road, S2 4BL, Just off Queens Road. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Defenders-Bird-Spikes-33cm-Birds/dp/B003LWOUKK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1476198089&sr=8-1&keywords=bird+spikes+for+pigeons Only just seen this, I must have missed it before. Thanks for that, it's certainly worth considering & cheaper than a 2m fence. ---------- Post added 12-10-2016 at 10:46 ---------- I think there must be at least ten of them, the way the OP is talking 9 at the last count but that's just the immediate vicinity. It could be as many as 15-20 if you include the entire avenue & the crescent behind whose gardens back onto us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwkittie Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Staffordshire Bull terrier. They work wonders for keeping the local cats ay bay Wouldn't solve the OP's problem though! I have a lurcher who keeps strange cats (I have two cats myself) out of the garden but her pee destroys plants, obviously she poops all over the garden so I have to pick up her poop and my cats poop, and she's more likely to kill wildlife than either of my cats I'd say you need to top your fences with something, or there are special roller things you can get that cats can't get a purchase on, but I think they more work to keep cats in rather than out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Staffordshire Bull terrier. They work wonders for keeping the local cats ay bay Haha This is actually true! (not just staffys) but if you get a dog then cats will no longer come on your garden.. I used to get loads of cats but since i got my springer i havent seen one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbear Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Go to Hillsborough fencing and your troubles will be over,there are ways of keeping cats off your fence without hurting them,its easy enough when you know how,and not too expensive. Yes, I've had a look at their site thanks. I've had M&N Fencing round but they never got back to me with any quotations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willman Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Haha This is actually true! (not just staffys) but if you get a dog then cats will no longer come on your garden.. I used to get loads of cats but since i got my springer i havent seen one.. I've got two boxers, my neighbour has a labrador, cats are always in and out of the garden. They're always coming in and out of everyones gardens there unless the dog is outside permenantly. The least issues we had was when we actually had our own cat,no neighbouring cats on her territory and few issues with bird attacks, we even had guinea pigs that were lose on the garden she never bothered those and their feed always attracted birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the fonz Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Cant you borrow a dog? We had loads of cats all over our garden, neighbours had 4. We had a dog to stay while owners were on holiday, solved the cat problem. They seemed to change their route and then stick to it, no problems since. I also know a guy who built a cat sized trap and caught the cat and then sprayed it with water, didn't come back. A bit extreme but any major scare seems to make them think twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbear Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 http://www.nomorebirds.co.uk/showdetails.asp?id=353&gclid=Cj0KEQjwvve_BRDmg9Kt9ufO15EBEiQAKoc6qr9FFUaWIKqzwo0GyzRanLAQsafWVXrZqf8A0O9zw6YaAtDB8P8HAQ We tried those. Bought 10, but unless you cover every square foot of the garden in them, they just find ways round them. I put some in the shrubs where they sat waiting to ambush any birds that landed near the feeders but discovered one of them sitting across about strips of them so I guess it wasn't much of a deterrent just a bit uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 I've got two boxers, my neighbour has a labrador, cats are always in and out of the garden. They're always coming in and out of everyones gardens there unless the dog is outside permenantly. The least issues we had was when we actually had our own cat,no neighbouring cats on her territory and few issues with bird attacks, we even had guinea pigs that were lose on the garden she never bothered those and their feed always attracted birds. Think it must come down to whether your dog will actually chase the cats away or not.. My springer can jump well above 4ft and has been known to very nearly reach the top of my 6ft fencing when chasing a cat away.. ---------- Post added 12-10-2016 at 11:04 ---------- Cant you borrow a dog? We had loads of cats all over our garden, neighbours had 4. We had a dog to stay while owners were on holiday, solved the cat problem. They seemed to change their route and then stick to it, no problems since. I also know a guy who built a cat sized trap and caught the cat and then sprayed it with water, didn't come back. A bit extreme but any major scare seems to make them think twice. My friend borrowed my dog for a weekend and that got rid of her cat problem also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverbear Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Haha This is actually true! (not just staffys) but if you get a dog then cats will no longer come on your garden.. I used to get loads of cats but since i got my springer i havent seen one.. I've got two boxers, my neighbour has a labrador, cats are always in and out of the garden. They're always coming in and out of everyones gardens there unless the dog is outside permenantly. The least issues we had was when we actually had our own cat,no neighbouring cats on her territory and few issues with bird attacks, we even had guinea pigs that were lose on the garden she never bothered those and their feed always attracted birds. Cant you borrow a dog? We had loads of cats all over our garden, neighbours had 4. We had a dog to stay while owners were on holiday, solved the cat problem. They seemed to change their route and then stick to it, no problems since. I also know a guy who built a cat sized trap and caught the cat and then sprayed it with water, didn't come back. A bit extreme but any major scare seems to make them think twice. We tried those. Bought 10, but unless you cover every square foot of the garden in them, they just find ways round them. I put some in the shrubs where they sat waiting to ambush any birds that landed near the feeders but discovered one of them sitting across about strips of them so I guess it wasn't much of a deterrent just a bit uncomfortable. I look after my brother's dog sometimes & if one comes in then she'll go for it but they just jump back over the fence. I worry about the implications though if she ever got hold of one. She stayed for a couple of nights recently but as soon as she left they were back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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