Sojourner Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' post='1345122' date='Jul 31 2007, 07:07 AM']Why can't they just shoot them?[/quote] That's inhumane ... not kidding. This is a problem in many citieis ... in fact, in downtown Indianapolis and in downtown St. Paul there are fake falcon calls broadcast to scare away the pigeons. There have been many discussions about ways to solve the problems but killing the pigeons is apparently not cool ... I think it would be ironic if we did this and then in 80 years pigeons were an endangered species as a result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone _ Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 What's so inhumane about shooting them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='T-Bone _' post='1345209' date='Jul 31 2007, 10:01 AM']What's so inhumane about shooting them?[/quote] It kills them unnecessarily? There was also talk of poisoning them but that idea didn't fly for the same reason. I think shooting them is also problematic because they are small targets and these are densely populated areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Terra Firma' post='1345221' date='Jul 31 2007, 11:07 AM']It kills them unnecessarily? There was also talk of poisoning them but that idea didn't fly for the same reason. I think shooting them is also problematic because they are small targets and these are densely populated areas.[/quote] Just aim better. Besides, not many of the population hangs around squatting on top of statuary, building ledges, and flagpoles...except Spiderman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Groo the Wanderer' post='1345388' date='Jul 31 2007, 12:58 PM']Just aim better. Besides, not many of the population hangs around squatting on top of statuary, building ledges, and flagpoles...except Spiderman.[/quote] And Daredevil. Let's not forget him. : We also don't want our statues headless. Besides ... have you ever actually seen these flocks? They're huge ... it would take a lot of bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Terra Firma' post='1345196' date='Jul 31 2007, 03:54 PM']That's inhumane ... not kidding. This is a problem in many citieis ... in fact, in downtown Indianapolis and in downtown St. Paul there are fake falcon calls broadcast to scare away the pigeons. There have been many discussions about ways to solve the problems but killing the pigeons is apparently not cool ... I think it would be ironic if we did this and then in 80 years pigeons were an endangered species as a result.[/quote] You can't feed the pigeons at St. Paul's cathedral, I believe. So much for trying to live out Mary Poppins. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenna311 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Ash Wednesday' post='1345122' date='Jul 31 2007, 09:07 AM']Why can't they just shoot them?[/quote] At the village I was at in Peru, there was a problem with the birds eating all the seed. They made an announcement for people to go kill the pigeons. We were sitting outside the Parish Center where we were staying, and saw the little boys on top of the church shooting the birds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isilzha Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 I always thought pigeons were kind of cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappo Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 [quote name='Terra Firma' post='1345405' date='Jul 31 2007, 11:13 AM']And Daredevil. Let's not forget him. : We also don't want our statues headless. Besides ... have you ever actually seen these flocks? They're huge ... it would take a lot of bullets.[/quote] You could always call in the air force! Bring in a black hawk with a 50 cal minigun and just hose em out of the sky! As for killing them being "inhumane"... God did command us to rule over birds of the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow of Shame Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='Paddington' post='1345098' date='Jul 31 2007, 04:01 AM']Sterilizing male mosquitoes sounds like a lot of work. They must call in the guy at the mall who will write your name on a grain of rice.[/quote] It's that or put teeny tiny condoms on them. [quote name='Ash Wednesday' post='1345122' date='Jul 31 2007, 09:07 AM']Why can't they just shoot them?[/quote] Good idea! People in cities are always sitting in their homes thinking "I wish there was more gunfire in my neighborhood!" [quote name='Groo the Wanderer' post='1345388' date='Jul 31 2007, 02:58 PM']Besides, not many of the population hangs around squatting on top of statuary, building ledges, and flagpoles.[/quote] Are you unfamiliar with the law of gravity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XIX Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='Cow of Shame' post='1345937' date='Jul 31 2007, 11:02 PM']Are you unfamiliar with the law of gravity?[/quote] I am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone _ Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='Terra Firma' post='1345405' date='Jul 31 2007, 12:13 PM']And Daredevil. Let's not forget him. : We also don't want our statues headless. Besides ... have you ever actually seen these flocks? They're huge ... it would take a lot of bullets.[/quote] You use shotguns to kill birds. They use shot--not bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missionarybelle Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 putting out tainted food seems like a really bad idea with lots of repreccussions. I think they should introduce a controlable predator to the area. That's one of the most effectve ways to deal with over populous invasive species. they could also just provide them with tap water to drink and allow them to get Birth control that way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullnaChinaShop Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='missionarybelle' post='1346163' date='Aug 1 2007, 11:01 AM']putting out tainted food seems like a really bad idea with lots of repreccussions. I think they should introduce a controlable predator to the area. That's one of the most effectve ways to deal with over populous invasive species. they could also just provide them with tap water to drink and allow them to get Birth control that way.... [/quote] The only problem with your sugestion is that most predators are not very controlable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone _ Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [quote name='BullnaChinaShop' post='1346242' date='Aug 1 2007, 02:05 PM']The only problem with your sugestion is that most predators are not very controlable.[/quote] "...that's the best part. The gorillas freeze to death in the winter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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