Friday Funny: Pigeon Problems? Put 'Em On The Pill

Pigeon poop is driving officials crazy in towns across the world -- crazy enough to propose putting the birds on birth control to cut down their populations.

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September 28, 2007, 2:00 PM PDT

By Nate Berg


"Wild pigeons in Llanelli may be fed contraceptives in an effort to cut their numbers in the town centre."

"They could be put in birdseed as council officers look at ways to prevent droppings dirtying shop fronts."

"Another option being considered is the use of a mechanical hawk to scare the birds away."

"Authorities in California are to put OvoControl P, which interferes with egg development, in bird food in new rooftop feeders to reduce Hollywood's estimated 5,000 pigeon population."

"The mayor of Venice is considering a ban on the throwing of rice, a tradition at Italian weddings, as part of his city's efforts to combat pigeons."

Thursday, September 27, 2007 in BBC

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