Stupid birds

Draft Dodger · 04-22-2006, 06:49 AM

we've got a gas fireplace in our family room that has a metal vent outside of the house.

yesterday when I turned on the heat, I heard a commotion outside; turns out some robins had build a nest on the warm vent. the fact that the vent was so warm that it was burning the nest didn't seem to bother them. anyway, we took it down right away.

early yesterday evening, I saw them rummaging around out there again, and went out to scare them away.

this morning? nest was completely rebuilt! wife took it down again and tried to scare them by acting like and eagle or something.

10 minutes later, she was pulling out to go to school...and they were right back to work. I'm looking out my window now, and can see them out there. I think they are going to try to build the damn thing again. *sigh* can't they take a hint?

Draft Dodger · 04-22-2006, 06:55 AM

one of those little fuckers has a damn stick and just landed on the grate...

SirFozzie · 04-22-2006, 07:39 AM

They probably have avian flu, too

CraigSca · 04-22-2006, 09:06 AM

Time to fire up the fireplace.

Draft Dodger · 04-22-2006, 09:13 AM

mother fucker! these stupid things don't quit!

Franklinnoble · 04-22-2006, 09:47 AM

You need a Daisy Red Rider double-action carbine BB-gun.

bbor · 04-22-2006, 11:04 AM

DD...Did'nt you have the bat problem at one time too?

Your house is like Animal kingdon.

What's next?A rhino charging up your ass?

azjoe_02 · 04-22-2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

You need a Daisy Red Rider double-action carbine BB-gun.

You'll shoot yer eye out!!

Draft Dodger · 04-22-2006, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbor

DD...Did'nt you have the bat problem at one time too?

Your house is like Animal kingdon.

What's next?A rhino charging up your ass?

I swear to God if I find a fucking rhino in my basement, I WILL come to Toronto and kick your ass.

Did you know that Keene NH did have a rhino problem once? well, digital rhinos anyway - the stampede scene in Jumanji was filmed here.

Eaglesfan27 · 04-22-2006, 07:26 PM

The picture in my mind of your wife acting like an eagle is quite humorous.

Ksyrup · 04-22-2006, 07:40 PM

While cleaning up the garage getting ready to move, we found a part of a nest built in an overturned coffee table we had wrapped with blankets and put out there while our little one learned to walk. They apparently abandoned it, though, and ended up taking residence in one of the crossbars supporting the garage door. I had noticed a bird in the garage a couple of times recently when I walked out from the house, but didn't think much of it. Now I know why. Looks like the lady buying our house is getting a pet.

bbor · 04-22-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I swear to God if I find a fucking rhino in my basement, I WILL come to Toronto and kick your ass.

Did you know that Keene NH did have a rhino problem once? well, digital rhinos anyway - the stampede scene in Jumanji was filmed here.

LOL

If you come i'll take you to African lion safari......you'll feel right at home

www.lionsafari.com/

stevew · 04-22-2006, 08:46 PM

I think you gotta shoot them if they try again.

Draft Dodger · 04-23-2006, 01:32 PM

really, this is getting ridiculous. we're clearing the nest away 3 or 4 times a day. I'm worried there's going to be eggs in it sometime, but the frigging thing is going to start a fire.

chinaski · 04-23-2006, 01:50 PM

some good and cheap tips here...
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/w.../exp051000.htm

Draft Dodger · 04-24-2006, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinaski

some good and cheap tips here...
http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/w.../exp051000.htm

thanks. I think we are going to hang a rubber snake there today, to see if that works.

cute kid story alert: yesterday, my wife and I were discussing what to do about the birds. I suggested hanging an old beanie baby up over the nesting area. a few minutes later, Graham came out of his room and said "you can have my giraffe daddy". I didn't quite get it at first, but then it dawned on me that he was offering me one of his stuffed animals to help with the robins.

saldana · 04-24-2006, 09:18 AM

i have a similar problem with a couple birds trying to build a nest inside an old air conditioner housing that is built into my bedroom wall, and now has a smaller AC inside it, leaving a gap of about 4 inches on one side. Every year they show up and try to build a nest even though ever time they come and go they hit the side of the metal housing, making a very loud noise while i am sleeping. they are apparently smarter than DD's birds though, because once i take the nest down once, they go build one somewhere else.

Draft Dodger · 04-24-2006, 09:28 AM

my wife nailed a rubber snake to the wall today (after taking down yet another smoldering nest). stay tuned.

stevew · 04-24-2006, 09:28 AM

Pumpy would like to see pictures of Mrs DD acting like an eagle.

Warhammer · 04-24-2006, 09:56 AM

Last year we had a nest in a wreath my wife left on the front door. We were going to knock it down, but it had eggs in it by the time we got around to it. Plus, the kids loved them. We were actually a little saddened when they finally left the nest, but it was nice to have our front door back.

SackAttack · 04-24-2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

my wife nailed a rubber snake to the wall today (after taking down yet another smoldering nest). stay tuned.

What, skipped the badgers?

Dude's gone nuclear, stay back!

Draft Dodger · 04-25-2006, 08:21 AM

I think we've won. no nest activity since the snake went up

SnDvls · 04-26-2006, 03:05 PM

DD - if they do come back there is a product I bought once called something like bird be gone that worked great, but it might be flamable so check first.

Toddzilla · 04-26-2006, 03:11 PM

Try a Plastic Owl

/fark

Blade6119 · 04-26-2006, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

They probably have avian flu, too

Bravo!

04-22-2006, 06:55 AM	#2
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04-22-2006, 09:13 AM	#5
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	mother fucker! these stupid things don't quit! __________________ Mile High Hockey

04-22-2006, 11:04 AM	#7
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	DD...Did'nt you have the bat problem at one time too? Your house is like Animal kingdon. What's next?A rhino charging up your ass? __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

04-22-2006, 09:47 AM	#6
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04-22-2006, 07:40 PM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	While cleaning up the garage getting ready to move, we found a part of a nest built in an overturned coffee table we had wrapped with blankets and put out there while our little one learned to walk. They apparently abandoned it, though, and ended up taking residence in one of the crossbars supporting the garage door. I had noticed a bird in the garage a couple of times recently when I walked out from the house, but didn't think much of it. Now I know why. Looks like the lady buying our house is getting a pet. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 04-22-2006 at 07:40 PM.

04-22-2006, 08:46 PM	#13
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think you gotta shoot them if they try again.

04-23-2006, 01:32 PM	#14
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	really, this is getting ridiculous. we're clearing the nest away 3 or 4 times a day. I'm worried there's going to be eggs in it sometime, but the frigging thing is going to start a fire. __________________ Mile High Hockey

04-23-2006, 01:50 PM	#15
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	some good and cheap tips here... http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/w.../exp051000.htm

04-24-2006, 09:18 AM	#17
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	i have a similar problem with a couple birds trying to build a nest inside an old air conditioner housing that is built into my bedroom wall, and now has a smaller AC inside it, leaving a gap of about 4 inches on one side. Every year they show up and try to build a nest even though ever time they come and go they hit the side of the metal housing, making a very loud noise while i am sleeping. they are apparently smarter than DD's birds though, because once i take the nest down once, they go build one somewhere else.

04-24-2006, 09:28 AM	#18
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	my wife nailed a rubber snake to the wall today (after taking down yet another smoldering nest). stay tuned. __________________ Mile High Hockey

04-24-2006, 09:56 AM	#20
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Last year we had a nest in a wreath my wife left on the front door. We were going to knock it down, but it had eggs in it by the time we got around to it. Plus, the kids loved them. We were actually a little saddened when they finally left the nest, but it was nice to have our front door back.

04-25-2006, 08:21 AM	#22
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I think we've won. no nest activity since the snake went up __________________ Mile High Hockey

04-26-2006, 03:05 PM	#23
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	DD - if they do come back there is a product I bought once called something like bird be gone that worked great, but it might be flamable so check first.

04-26-2006, 03:11 PM	#24
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	Try a Plastic Owl /fark

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