I love animals but...

gonzo · 10-17-2008, 03:15 PM

Are there sounds that make you want to stick pencils in your ears?

I thought I had only two until recently.

1. Screaming babies/kids.
2. Gas powered leaf blowers.

Until now...
A group of blue jays have taken up residence in my yard. Beautiful birds. But holy smoke do they make me want to reach for a .22 when they get going. Their calls literally comes through the walls. Why couldn't a group of doves or something nice sounding have moved in?

Strange topic but does anyone know how to humanely get these shriekers to not like my trees?

Here is a sound clip of the blue jay. Turn your volume all the way up before clicking start. This recording has nothing on the ones I have. Imagine this clip amplified about 5 times and several birds and that's my orchestra.

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.ed....wav/view.html

Is it just me or is that painful?

louz4 · 10-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Sorry Gonzo I don't think I can be of much help. The noisy and aggressive jays can be hard to deter. I was told that an owl decoy works. But only for a short time. The good news is that they travel in groups which don't stay in one place for long. Another thing to do is remove any possible food or water source. As a last resort you could go outside and meow like a big ol cat. I'd pay good money to see that. Sorry, couldn't resist that last one.

gonzo · 10-17-2008, 03:43 PM

I have seen these fellas dive bombing dogs and squirrels. I don't think I want to have a few cocktails and go try and pull off a cat impression. I may have seen them carrying off a small child too.

louz4 · 10-17-2008, 04:00 PM

Damn Jays

asdflkijd · 10-17-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I have seen these fellas dive bombing dogs and squirrels. I don't think I want to have a few cocktails and go try and pull off a cat impression. I may have seen them carrying off a small child too.

Lol hahhaha, wow... Do you have a cat? if not try throwing stones at it

JK DONT DO IT!! Hmm if you had a ladder you could try re-locating their nest to your neighbors

ZJP · 10-17-2008, 04:38 PM

My mom has a pet cockatoo that squawks very loud and obnoxiously. Sometimes I get the temptation to throw a large, blunt object at its cage.

Tondtar · 10-17-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Are there sounds that make you want to stick pencils in your ears?

Not classified as an animal (yet) but ...Does Sarah Palin's voice qualify as an answer?

Year's_End · 10-17-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

Strange topic but does anyone know how to humanely get these shriekers to not like my trees?

scratch that word and you'll get more effective answers

Icedog_16 · 10-17-2008, 05:01 PM

Try having peacocks in your neighborhood!!!

Year's_End · 10-17-2008, 05:27 PM

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Try having peacocks in your neighborhood!!!

just give them enough broccolis. they will be pleased and will leave.

aut0sh0cker · 10-17-2008, 05:38 PM

bb gun?

TiAg335i · 10-17-2008, 07:04 PM

BB gun works. Or firecrackers. Point a bottle rocket at the tree, it's non lethal and works.

But I have a Lovebird as a pet and WOW you think that's annoying? Try having an incredibly loud shreeking noise at 9:00am in the morning when you are trying to catch some sleep.

We have those same birds here on Long Island, I don't find their call that annoying.

ideliver · 10-17-2008, 07:11 PM

12 ga with #4 load...very humane...they won't feel anything...over in an instant...

montreal red · 10-18-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

BB gun works. Or firecrackers. Point a bottle rocket at the tree, it's non lethal and works.

But I have a Lovebird as a pet and WOW you think that's annoying? Try having an incredibly loud shreeking noise at 9:00am in the morning when you are trying to catch some sleep.

We have those same birds here on Long Island, I don't find their call that annoying.

hahah i was just thinking of a BB gun solution too.... get yourself a good BB from ebay!

gonzo · 10-18-2008, 06:15 AM

I don't want to kill them. They are just doing their thing.

Firecrackers....

louz4 · 10-18-2008, 06:33 AM

I don't know. But with halloween coming I still think a big cat costume would work. Maybe a cat themed party. A bunch of drunken party animals in various cat suits making animal noises. A prize for the best costume. Cat nip. And for the winner of the best cat impersonation. A clockwork mouse. The next morning you could watch the birds and several neighbors moving from the area.

gonzo · 10-18-2008, 08:10 AM

I don't think so.....

louz4 · 10-18-2008, 08:45 AM

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I don't think so.....

This is something else altogether. Jayicus Wolfagus. A rare and endangered spieces.

gonzo · 10-18-2008, 09:04 AM

They are bold.

louz4 · 10-18-2008, 09:41 AM

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They are bold.

OMG!!!! Never mind getting rid of them wear a helmet. Then petition fish and game to use a special Jayicus Wolfagus trap. First tou dig a very large hole.......

silvergray545 · 10-18-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ideliver

12 ga with #4 load...very humane...they won't feel anything...over in an instant...

haha number 4 load? 6 or 7 is more than enough lol you could get away with 8 if you really have to!

Couch · 10-20-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

I don't want to kill them. They are just doing their thing.

Firecrackers....

Having shot birds as a kid with bb guns for fun, you won't kill them. Most of the time.

10-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#1
gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I love animals but... Are there sounds that make you want to stick pencils in your ears? I thought I had only two until recently. 1. Screaming babies/kids. 2. Gas powered leaf blowers. Until now... A group of blue jays have taken up residence in my yard. Beautiful birds. But holy smoke do they make me want to reach for a .22 when they get going. Their calls literally comes through the walls. Why couldn't a group of doves or something nice sounding have moved in? Strange topic but does anyone know how to humanely get these shriekers to not like my trees? Here is a sound clip of the blue jay. Turn your volume all the way up before clicking start. This recording has nothing on the ones I have. Imagine this clip amplified about 5 times and several birds and that's my orchestra. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.ed....wav/view.html Is it just me or is that painful? __________________ Crazy Diamond
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louz4 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Sorry Gonzo I don't think I can be of much help. The noisy and aggressive jays can be hard to deter. I was told that an owl decoy works. But only for a short time. The good news is that they travel in groups which don't stay in one place for long. Another thing to do is remove any possible food or water source. As a last resort you could go outside and meow like a big ol cat. I'd pay good money to see that. Sorry, couldn't resist that last one.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I have seen these fellas dive bombing dogs and squirrels. I don't think I want to have a few cocktails and go try and pull off a cat impression. I may have seen them carrying off a small child too. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 130 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	My mom has a pet cockatoo that squawks very loud and obnoxiously. Sometimes I get the temptation to throw a large, blunt object at its cage.
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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	BB gun works. Or firecrackers. Point a bottle rocket at the tree, it's non lethal and works. But I have a Lovebird as a pet and WOW you think that's annoying? Try having an incredibly loud shreeking noise at 9:00am in the morning when you are trying to catch some sleep. We have those same birds here on Long Island, I don't find their call that annoying.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I don't want to kill them. They are just doing their thing. Firecrackers.... __________________ Crazy Diamond
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louz4 First Lieutenant 7 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I don't know. But with halloween coming I still think a big cat costume would work. Maybe a cat themed party. A bunch of drunken party animals in various cat suits making animal noises. A prize for the best costume. Cat nip. And for the winner of the best cat impersonation. A clockwork mouse. The next morning you could watch the birds and several neighbors moving from the area.
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10-18-2008, 08:10 AM	#17
gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	I don't think so..... Attached Images __________________ Crazy Diamond
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10219 Rep 14,404 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	They are bold. Attached Images __________________ Crazy Diamond
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