RayD Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I have a problem with pigeons in my guttering (makes the water taste funny). Are air rifles legal in Thailand? If so, where can I get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Find what it is that attracts the pigeons, what they are waiting for. Remove that attraction and they will move on. You drink the rainwater that comes from your guttering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Air rifles that can kill pigeons are illegal in Thailand, unless you have a permit for a firearm. Airsoft guns that shoot plastic beads are legal. Using them to torture animals isn't. Your neighbors may see what you're doing as torturing animals... Lots of threads in the archives using the search function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) So many questions about why you are drinking water from a source like that knowing its contaminated by birds and the associated diseases and bacteria involved. Like the another poster said, you gotta find out whats attracting them and remove the attraction. Edited November 29, 2016 by Strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Low powered air guns that shoot a plastic BB/pellet will move them along, get one at the market. Or a sling shot. If you use a higher power air gun with metal BB/pellets, you run the risk of a head shot and you'll be up there anyway, pulling dead/decaying birds out of the gutter. PITA for a high, two story house, but can a hire someone to put mesh screen over the guttering. It'll help prevent nesting IN the gutter, ultimately clogging up the drain and water collection hose(s). When they perch, zing them with the air gun or sling shot, they'll get the idea eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Oh dear! Another sensible idea could be to drink bottled water. Most places have a car delivery with big bottles and small once a week. After that you can let the pigeons swim happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Prevent access and deter them someway is the only way otherwise they will just come back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayD Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanks for your replies. Everybody here in the village drinks rainwater. A couple of weeks into the rains and the system is flushed clean and you can save it in the ali baba pots. I've never had a problem with it. The only thing attracting the pigeons is that guttering is a good nesting site. I do have a catapult but I'm not very good with it. I only need to wing the buggers, the cats will take of the rest. I did have a laugh about cruelty to animals though. I don't thing that translates into Lao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 If you clean the nests out once in a while they move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 hours ago, 55Jay said: Low powered air guns that shoot a plastic BB/pellet will move them along, get one at the market. Or a sling shot. If you use a higher power air gun with metal BB/pellets, you run the risk of a head shot and you'll be up there anyway, pulling dead/decaying birds out of the gutter. PITA for a high, two story house, but can a hire someone to put mesh screen over the guttering. It'll help prevent nesting IN the gutter, ultimately clogging up the drain and water collection hose(s). When they perch, zing them with the air gun or sling shot, they'll get the idea eventually. Your idea of covering the rain gutter with mesh is a good one for keeping the gutter clean. I don't see how it would improve the posters drinking water however as the pigeons will simply be pooping on the roof and said poop will just wash down the roof when the next rain comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 look at the source....................its all the idiots feeding the dogs, they leave food everywhere, stupidity, Flying rats are now everywhere in Thailand and its getting worse, Pigeons Rats dogs, wait until theres some epidemic of some sorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Place a big owl in the garden on a pole...they sell them who move their head on solar power...seems to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 8 hours ago, watcharacters said: Your idea of covering the rain gutter with mesh is a good one for keeping the gutter clean. I don't see how it would improve the posters drinking water however as the pigeons will simply be pooping on the roof and said poop will just wash down the roof when the next rain comes. Won't, thats what air rifle or sling shot is for. See last sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonjake Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Throw a couple of the rubber snakes on the roof they will move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starky Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 17 hours ago, impulse said: Air rifles that can kill pigeons are illegal in Thailand, unless you have a permit for a firearm. Airsoft guns that shoot plastic beads are legal. Using them to torture animals isn't. Your neighbors may see what you're doing as torturing animals... Lots of threads in the archives using the search function. Spot on this thread pops up about every 2 months with some Muppet that wants an air rifle to harass some sort of animal. Why not just throw stones? Methinks it's all about getting the gun and very little to do with the pest in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrenn Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just install rows of thin metal spikes along your guttering to stop them landing there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 On 11/29/2016 at 7:24 PM, kannot said: look at the source....................its all the idiots feeding the dogs, they leave food everywhere, stupidity, Flying rats are now everywhere in Thailand and its getting worse, Pigeons Rats dogs, wait until theres some epidemic of some sorts I must admit I've seen a few flying Pink elephants after a BIG night, but ... "Flying rats are now everywhere in Thailand and its getting worse" What's your poison ? sounds like I'm missing out on something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 On 11/30/2016 at 9:28 PM, malt25 said: I must admit I've seen a few flying Pink elephants after a BIG night, but ... "Flying rats are now everywhere in Thailand and its getting worse" What's your poison ? sounds like I'm missing out on something. Pigeons ARE flying rats, the diseases they carry are terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 6 minutes ago, 01322521959 said: Pigeons ARE flying rats, the diseases they carry are terrible. This is an urban myth, as any simple Google search will show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01322521959 Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 Just now, SaintLouisBlues said: This is an urban myth, as any simple Google search will show Okey doke. I'll do some more research. I had pneumonia last year and that can be caused by air born viruses, specifically bird shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 7 minutes ago, 01322521959 said: Okey doke. I'll do some more research. I had pneumonia last year and that can be caused by air born viruses, specifically bird shit. Bats are equally likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gleford Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) I have one for sale weihrauch hw77 underlever air rifle Edited May 7, 2017 by gleford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 11/29/2016 at 11:17 PM, pigeonjake said: Throw a couple of the rubber snakes on the roof they will move Jake we have 3 plastic snakes on the roof, the bloody pigeons nest next to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 11/30/2016 at 9:28 PM, malt25 said: I must admit I've seen a few flying Pink elephants after a BIG night, but ... "Flying rats are now everywhere in Thailand and its getting worse" What's your poison ? sounds like I'm missing out on something. common sense although you wont find it for sale at all in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, gleford said: I have one for sale weihrauch hw77 underlever air rifle How have you gotten that into Thailand, thats quite a good gun, I have a airarms tx 200 in the UK, would love to bring it here but cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 My missus uses that roof water. Bird crap and all kinds on the roof. They never get ill. I bought my own rice cooker and use bottled water. Thais have iron stomachs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I have one for sale weihrauch hw77 underlever air rifleHow much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 1 hour ago, gleford said: I have one for sale weihrauch hw77 underlever air rifle PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch68 Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I have one for sale weihrauch hw77 underlever air rifleGood gun, used to have one in my younger days, very accurate, used to stick matches in the lawn at the bottom of the garden then go up and shoot them from my bed room window. Also once shot John Lennon's dog.Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogandave Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I have a Webley Tomahawk in 0.22 with a nice scope and Crosman 777 in 0.177.You can find themSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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