CD Reflective Mobile

[hughmac312]

I don't remember ever noticing so many predatory birds.

I look now and see hawks everywhere.

Jen's and my most recent reflective deterrent has been to make mobiles.

Using thin bamboo plant supports, we drilled holes to thread ss wire, we then put holes
in scrap CDs and made a mobile. WE also used fishing tackle swivels so they all move independently
of each other. It makes for quite a light show and we keep crossing our fingers it
deters the birds of prey.

Hugh and Jen

 

[Tomhusker]

I have seen this in a couple of chicken yards. I would like to know if anyone has seen any solid results using them.

 

[bakerjw]

I took some kevlar fishing line and tied it between 2 CDs. I then tossed them up into the trees. We'll be in the house and we'll see flashes from them quite regularly. We understand what it is but it is distracting. I'd expect animals to be distracted to an even greater degree.

 

[NateinFL]

I dont know who said CDs worked for them but they DONT work for me. Hawks have lost fear of humans, particularly in residential areas. I've had them grab babies right out from a bush that had 5 CDs hanging on it. Maybe it was a cloudy day but I think its giving people a false sense of security.

 

[darkmatter]

I tried the CD route, tied them in bunches of two together with string and tossed them up to hang up in the trees. Worked-----for a week or two, then the predators get used to them and resume activities. Live trapping has been the only thing that lasts, and you have to keep the trap baited as old predators get removed, new ones migrate in.