Re: Greedy parakeets in S.E.London - how to deter them.

[Huge]

I know that hot chilli powder on the peanuts will deter squirrels from

> eating them but does anyone know of something similar which might deter > these wretched parakeets?

1 oz of #9 shot doing 1200 fps.

[David Chapman]

What a bloodthirsty lot of responses!

In my posting I specifically said:-

but almost every response I've read discusses means of completely EXTERMINATING them. This isn't America - I was hoping for a few suggestions about selective feeding methods rather than ways to annihilate the wretched creatures.

More suggestions are most welcome, but please use a bit more imagination.

TIA - Dave.

[Bolted]

Horrible things. They seemed to drop off a bit last year here (SE14) but this winter will done them a favour.

[mogga]

Birds adjust. Even the robin uses the seed feeder now. He has to wait til the flock of sparrows disapears though