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Problem cats

Question from mrs margaret a hatch
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I like to feed the birds but of course this attracts the cats, who roam through my garden fouling my plants at the same time. I have tried Scardy Cat but to no avail, the cats did'nt seem to mind it. There are so many so-called repellents on the market, I wonder if any member has used one that is 100% success. I would be grateful for any help with this.
Magaret from Billericay
Posted: Friday 1st of April 2011 11:39 AM

  • Re: Problem cats

    Ornamental Tree Nurseries
    Hello,

    I've used broken egg shells before where the cats enter the garden, they don't like to walk on it. Also a spray bottle of water - when you see them give them a good squirt in the face and they'll soon get the message.

    My cat on the other hand won't be deterred by anything!

    Good Luck

    Kate
    Replied: Thursday 7th of April 2011 10:55 AM

    • Re: Re: Problem cats

      mrs margaret a hatch
      Hi Kate,

      Broken egg shells sounds a good idea, I will try that. As for the water spray - we have a big water pistol outside the back door, so that if we're quick enough we can give the cats a good squirt. I've heard about lion dung, have any members tried it, if so did it work?

      Margaret from Billericay
      Replied: Thursday 7th of April 2011 12:16 PM

  • Re: Problem cats

    Shoot User
    Tried a Jack Russel?
    Patricia
    Replied: Wednesday 14th of September 2011 09:30 PM

    • Re: Re: Problem cats

      mrs margaret a hatch
      Hi Patricia,

      Ha-ha, I like your thinking, and think that it's probably the only way!!
      Sadly though, a dog wouldn't fit into our life now, so its back to the drawing board - any more ideas any-one???
      Margaret
      Replied: Friday 16th of September 2011 05:32 PM

      • Re: Re: Re: Problem cats

        Shoot User
        A Scarecrow Motion Activated Water Jet / Sprinkler should solve the problem
        http://www.gardensupplydirect.co.uk/pest_control/scarecrow_motion_activated_water_jet_-_sprinkler/10592_p.html
        Or, another one here.
        http://www.deteracat.co.uk/scarecrow_water_jet_pack.htm
        The cheaper models don’t have the range that these two do. There are a couple on Amazon but have negative write ups.
        Hope this serious suggestion offers a solution.
        Just read you profile I would also suggest trying to make a large clear area around the bird feeding area that the mogs can't lurk and hide. I have both cats and dogs but the cats get the water treatment if they start to hassle the dickies.
        Patricia
        Replied: Friday 16th of September 2011 09:46 PM
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