Birds

Tyler Jackson · Jun 12, 2011

Got an issue. In a newer storage barn we have there are birds that have, over the last few years, nested in the vent slits at the top and in the over hangs have started making nests and to make it tractor related, the suckers crap on my H! I started covering it after the first time but they still poo on the camper, truck, or whatever happens to look apealing for them to have target practice. My question is have any of you guys ever had this problem and how did you keep them out? I was thinking of putting some kind of screen up in the overhangs and vents so they couldn't get in there but still let the barn be able to breath. Do you have any suggestions for a good screen that can be molded easily to fit in the openings? Thanks for any help.

IBorange in TX · Jun 12, 2011

Go to your farm supply store and buy a fiberglass owl and hang it in the shed.
HTH

fixerupper · Jun 12, 2011

1/2" mesh hardware cloth, hex head sheet metal screws, cordless driver and a ladder. I've done quite a bit of birdproofing around the farm cause I HATE the messy crappy things. Jim

bo · Jun 12, 2011

Owls don't work. They get used to them and then sit on them. Had seagulls peck the eyes out of plastic owls.

DoubleR · Jun 12, 2011

Get a couple of barn cats. Owls were a waste of time for me but the cats eleminated the problem in my barn.

Janicholson · Jun 12, 2011

I agree with Fixerupper. Each rectangle of hardware cloth can be cut from a 24" wide roll at about an inch wider than the gap. is tall. Then use fender washers and #8 screws to hold the bottom into the top plate or girt. The top of each can be left loose for most common birds. if they bend the wire, it could be adhered to the (metal) roof with dabs of urethane sealer. if wood sheathing, small 3/8' staples work well. Jim

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