[The Red Baron]

Not an allotment question but hey ho, hopefully someone can help. I keep two rabbits in a big run/hutch at home....and we have 3 magpies that over the last week are constantly hassling the bunnies. Also keep pecking at them through the bars. Any ideas on how to drive the magpies away? Thanks
Tony

[arugula]

Magpies will kill baby rabbits so I don't think it is particularly unusual that they would try to attack adults. They are probably feeding young just now and feeling bolder than usual. I can't think of anything other than an additional physical barrier to keep them away from your pets, as any sort of noise scaring would probably upset the rabbits too.

[splash101]

We've had a couple around our aviary in the last couple of weeks.

They cant get their beaks in the wire mesh which is 1/2" x 1/2" so they are quite protected. Is there any way you could get some and cover the area the magpies are pecking through.