pg2008 Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 This might not be in the right place. Does the General Licence cover the shooting of pigeons that are cause a hazard in a facotry shed, we have been asked to clear then after working hours. Or does it just come under something else that we would need another licence. Can anyone help with this ? Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 yeah your fine - it's a health and safety issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 You could get into a long debate on this one subject, but I (and many others) have shot pigeons (usually feral) from around factory and farm buildings without any problems, or comebacks at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg2008 Posted November 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks I thought that might be the case, but wanted to make sure Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highlander Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Sounds like these will be feral pigeons not woodpigeons. Perfectly legal to get rid of under the general licence on H&S grounds. Don't eat them (well I wouldn't anyway) dispose of them properly (burn and bury). You don't say how you're planning to shoot? them. If using a low powered airrifle you should be OK (don't want to put lots of little holes in the roof which are usually not strong enough to stop a powered bullet) but anything powerful is likely to be a no no! I'd also suggest doing it 'out of hours' when all those (possible) anti's have gone home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg2008 Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 It's all going to be done with sub 12ft/lb air rifles. There wont be many antis down there but it will be out of hours any way. Was not planning on eating then unless there is a nice fat woody who gets in. Thanks for all the advice i had a rough idea that i was ok but its nice to get a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th view on it Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1970 Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 (edited) It is also a good idea to shoot them after dark with a lamp on with red filter..as its ferral pigeons you will be shooting its legal to use a lamp.. Edited November 6, 2009 by hunter1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 It is also a good idea to shoot them after dark with a lamp on with red filter..as its ferral pigeons you will be shooting its legal to use a lamp.. No im sure he would be better with sub 12 ftlb air rifle ........lol Sorry couldnt resist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurrasicway Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Hi, Just be very careful if you go near any dried pigeon droppings. Very hazardous and can cause cryptococcosis. The droppings are a hazardous waste and if you are cleaning them up you will need a license to dispose of it. Very nasty really. Just keep away from the dust of dried droppings and you should be fine. Cryptococcosis Pigeon droppings appear to be the most important source of the disease fungus Cryptococcus neoformans in the environment. The fungus is typically found in accumulations of droppings around roosting and nesting sites, for example, attics, cupolas, ledges and water towers. It has been found in as many as 84 percent of samples taken from old roosts. Even when old and dry, bird droppings can be a significant source of infection. Like histoplasmosis, most cryptococcosis infections are mild and may be without symptoms. Persons with weakened immune systems, however, are more susceptible to infection. The disease is acquired by inhaling the yeast-like cells of the organism. Two forms of cryptococcosis occur in humans. The generalized form begins with a lung infection and spreads to other areas of the body, particularly the central nervous system, and is usually fatal unless treated. The cutaneous (skin) form is characterized by acne-like skin eruptions or ulcers with nodules just under the skin. The cutaneous form is very rare, however, without generalized (systemic) disease. Outbreaks (multiple cases at a location) of cryptococcosis infections have not been documented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter1970 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 No im sure he would be better with sub 12 ftlb air rifle ........lol Sorry couldnt resist i knew that was comin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurrasicway Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Sorry! but if you don't know it may be useful. That flippin elf gets everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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