Feral Pigeon

[kip270]

Went up the farm to reduce the feral pigeons with the air-rifle, only managed two, one got stuck on the barn roof.

 

 

Why is it they know when they are going to get shot. When i took a look around on tuesday they just sat there, but today they were flying from roof to roof

 

 

When i was walking round the barns i saw this too

 

 

 

So another Fox to take care of

[Paul in North Lincs.]

good'un'

 

Hope you wore gloves....................I once read that the feral pigeon carries more germs pound for pound than the Brown Rat

[kip270]

Yep, latex gloves

[kirky640]

good'un'

 

Hope you wore gloves....................I once read that the feral pigeon carries more germs pound for pound than the Brown Rat

:o :o

 

dont believe everything you read mate

as i have said i sell ferrals to my game dealer for 5 pence each

so they cant be that germ riden

and ive been handling ferral for more years than you could shake astick at

and im ok onest

 

cheers kirky

 

ps the ones in citys might be more likely to have germs

[Frank]

Good shooting Kip.

 

That fox should not have left that print.

 

Let us know how you get on with Mr Fox.

 

Frank.

[arnold]

Nice rifle there, my friends just got one in 22. finds it best with air arms field, as for that 2's better then none, well done

[kip270]

Good shooting Kip.

 

That fox should not have left that print.

 

Let us know how you get on with Mr Fox.

 

Frank.

 

Here is a Dog Fox i had on Tuesday

http://forums.pigeonwatch.co.uk/forums/ind...showtopic=28377

[Paul in North Lincs.]

good'un'

 

Hope you wore gloves....................I once read that the feral pigeon carries more germs pound for pound than the Brown Rat

B)

 

dont believe everything you read mate

as i have said i sell ferrals to my game dealer for 5 pence each

so they cant be that germ riden

and ive been handling ferral for more years than you could shake astick at

and im ok onest :yp:

 

cheers kirky

 

ps the ones in citys might be more likely to have germs

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION TAKEN FROM NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COUNCIL WEB SITE

 

What diseases do feral pigeons carry?

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Feral pigeons carry diseases that are harmful to man, significantly more than the brown rat and yet people would not normally dream of feeding rats! The best known disease passed from birds to man is Psittacosis but over 40 more diseases can be passed from feral pigeon to humans, including potentially infectious diseases such as salmonella, tuberculosis and ornithosis.

 

These birds are also a source of allergens, which can cause respiratory illnesses like pigeon fancier's lung and allergic skin reactions. It is possible for these illnesses to be spread to people through contact with pigeon droppings, feathers, pigeon parasites, or where dead infected pigeons get into food or water sources

 

[kirky640]

good'un'

 

Hope you wore gloves....................I once read that the feral pigeon carries more germs pound for pound than the Brown Rat

B)

 

dont believe everything you read mate

as i have said i sell ferrals to my game dealer for 5 pence each

so they cant be that germ riden

and ive been handling ferral for more years than you could shake astick at

and im ok onest :yp:

 

cheers kirky

 

ps the ones in citys might be more likely to have germs

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC INFORMATION TAKEN FROM NORTHAMPTON DISTRICT COUNCIL WEB SITE

 

What diseases do feral pigeons carry?

» View pages in this section

 

Feral pigeons carry diseases that are harmful to man, significantly more than the brown rat and yet people would not normally dream of feeding rats! The best known disease passed from birds to man is Psittacosis but over 40 more diseases can be passed from feral pigeon to humans, including potentially infectious diseases such as salmonella, tuberculosis and ornithosis.

 

These birds are also a source of allergens, which can cause respiratory illnesses like pigeon fancier's lung and allergic skin reactions. It is possible for these illnesses to be spread to people through contact with pigeon droppings, feathers, pigeon parasites, or where dead infected pigeons get into food or water sources

 

ye ye ye you will die of stress mate chill out stop worryin my friend they wont kill you !

 

remember only the clean die young

 

ps and the good

 

 

 

live on

 

cheers kirky

[Paul in North Lincs.]

[Ferret Master]

Well shot and nice springer.

 

FM

[markbivvy]

Psittacosis

does that mean we have a disease as a member.

[king ratcatcher]

Good shooting