Two questions on pigeons

wendyalice · « **on:** May 27, 2009, 10:01 »

1. The b....y pigeons have chewed my caulis. The new growth in the middle seems ok will
they recover?
2. Will they chew sweetcorn? I am just about to plant them, they are about 6inches tall
and look really nice.

hindy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 27, 2009, 10:06 »

I would think that if the middles of the caulis are ok they should be ok. Mine were attacked so I put netting on them and they are doing great now.
I put my sweetcorn out about 2 weeks ago uncovered and fingers crossed they have not been touched as yet.

poppies · « **Reply #2 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:14 »

Hi
last year pigeons completely stripped my caulis, sprouting broccoli and broad beans but didnt touch the sweetcorn

oldbean · « **Reply #3 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:26 »

Use one of these, and you can have something to go with the caulies.

karooba007 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 27, 2009, 11:54 »

the wood pigeons took my first ever row of sown radishes. they destroyed my first every outdoor sowing. i am mad. the air rifle is coming out.

no, I can't shoot them. I am an ex pigeon fancier. Maybe I can emmmmmmmm

Ice · « **Reply #5 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:06 »

I find a net works wonders against sky rat attack.

8doubles · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:09 »

I`ve known rooks to wreak havoc in a field of maize by pulling the whole plants up but i think woodies tend to leave it alone.

Lee G · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2009, 12:44 »

Quote from: wendyalice on May 27, 2009, 10:01

1. The b....y pigeons have chewed my caulis. The new growth in the middle seems ok will
they recover?
2. Will they chew sweetcorn? I am just about to plant them, they are about 6inches tall
and look really nice.

I think your sweetcorn should be fine, I was advised to net them as the cobs started to form, we're a few weeks away from that yet!!

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