Anyone know how to keep cats out my neighbours garden and his racing pigeons

wendym

Give the cat permission in a loud clear voice to chase the pigeons, then if your cat is as contrary as mine the idea won't seem so attractive.

Otherwise, I think you may be stuck, and in a really difficult situation.

Good luck!

greenpixey

Thanks for all the good advice you have given. I will have a chat with my husband tonight and see if the sonic alert collars could be an option. Perhaps even a string with lots of bells on by the garden wall. Will also check with the garden center about that plant.
I have just come back from the pet shop and bought two new collars with bells on for now. They couldn't give much more advise than that.

I think speaking any more to my neighbour will be pointless. He just showed me he got a cat trap in his garden and said any cat will be dead with in the end of the week if he finds it there again. :mad: thats his way to protect his pigeons.

To agree a certain time when he takes his pigeons out and I keep my cat in doesn't work cos he wont co-operate. I have already asked him this, but his reply is it is always different times during the day when it suits him.

I'm soooo looking forward to the autum/winter when he keeps them in.

culpepper

I think he would be in trouble with the law if he trapped and killed your cat.
As far as I know,it is only farmers who are allowed to kill an animal worrying their livestock. The police might be interested in his threats,then if your cat is mysteriously killed ,they would have reason to question him.

spookmeister

RUBBER SNAKE!

It works a treat in my garden. The cats can only get in to our garden one way and that way is obstructed by a big rubber cobra (about 18 ins long).

Adios !!!!!!s!

Gingham_Ribbon

I agree with the idea of working out a compromise with your neighbour. If you offer to keep your cat in at a certain time each day that seems like a very reasonable thing to do. If he doesn't agree to that, there's not much else you can do in my opinion.

I think maybe some people in discussion time may be able to suggest some other things. I'll move it there for you shortly.

Kazonline

greenpixey wrote:

He just showed me he got a cat trap in his garden and said any cat will be dead with in the end of the week if he finds it there again. :mad: thats his way to protect his pigeons.
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That's really awfull! I'm sure there must be something you can do about that trap - not sure where you'd go for advice... perhaps contact the RSPCA?
I'm sure he'd have something to say if you threatened to shoot any pigeon that landed in your garden!

Gingham_Ribbon

I missed that about the 'cat trap'. i would contact the police. They came out when my cat was shot with a pellet gun. If they won't come out, you could try the RSPCA.

taplady

Hi ! my husband keeps racing pigeons and we have cats on both sides but we do have 3 dogs so its not usually a problem. We have fences with chicken wire around and big hedges which stop the cats getting in and the dogs getting out!
I spoke to my OH and he says the only solution really is as has been mentioned already about keeping the cat in when the birds are out but as your neighbour doesn't seem very reasonable it could be difficult.
You seem to be trying your best and it really should be upto him to put a fence up if he wants to protect them as it is impossible to stop cats roaming or at least let you know when he's going to let them out.
Sorry I cant be of more help to you.

V_Chic_Chick

Good for you trying to sort out this problem. I can understand why he is so upset, as I get the feeling they are his pride and joy, and at that late stage in life, he probably doesn't have a lot else to live for. Plus, really good racing pigeons can change hands for four-figure sums of money. I wouldn't really blame him if he billed you for every pigeon your cat killed. I know I would be absolutely irate if someone's cat (or dog) killed my chickens, and my response would probably involve a gun.

I know plenty of people who have shot dogs and the law has come down on their side, but this was in the US and with chickens, but I'm not sure whether pigeons are counted as livestock.

However, I also think he should be trying to work something out with you, but ultimately it is your responsibility to keep your cat away from his pigeons.

To all those outraged that he wants his pets safe, put yourself in his shoes and then see how you feel.

SnowyOwl_2

What a misery guts this man is. Alright, he's entitled to keep pigeons, but he is not entitled to harm or kill your cat. Nor any cat for that matter.

Have you seen the neighbours from hell website? Have a look here:

http://www.nfh.org.uk/

They seem to know what they are talking about.

Hopefully he is just a grumpy old man - it's his own lack of cooperation which is the real problem since he has refused to let you know the times he will have his pigeons out. A swift kick up the !!!!!! from PCPlod or the RSPCA may make him understand that this situation is not impossible to resolve. If there is a community police officer or similar, perhaps you could ask him/her for advice, or drop into a police station.