The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
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Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#2Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0]
and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it.
Feel free to ask any questions :)
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#3Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0] and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it. Feel free to ask any questions :) [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31024099
Are you going to add a second camera?
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#4Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0] and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it. Feel free to ask any questions :) [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31024099
Are you going to add a second camera?
Interesting question! The geometry of my balcony kind of restricts the number of places that observe the pigeons without spying on my neighbors. Therefore I’m not sure where else I could put another camera.
I’m thinking about a auto-aiming gun for the next iteration, though.
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#5Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0] and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it. Feel free to ask any questions :) [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31024099
A motion activated sprinkler could work too. Or buy a motion detector and have it activate plant water sprayers (the kind used for automatic watering of potted plants).
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#6If you want the low-tech solution, here is a recipe that definitely resolved it for me:
- One big spoon of cinnamon
- One big spoon of chilli peppers
- Half a bottle of cheap, cleaning vinegar
Spray it in all the places that the pigeons want to land. I am doing that once a week and it is enough to keep them away. If you clean your whole balcony with it, you might be able to go through most of the spring - when I think they really get annoying because they are looking for a place to make a nest.
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#7Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0] and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it. Feel free to ask any questions :) [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31024099
A motion activated sprinkler could work too. Or buy a motion detector and have it activate plant water sprayers (the kind used for automatic watering of potted plants).
A cheap solenoid will work with garden watering systems and connections. I made an irrigation system that I added to Home Assistant and it’s great.
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/pope-25mm-solenoid-valve-with-flo...
You can get attachments that allow all sorts of jets, drips and spray patterns.
It would probably plug in nicely in place of the water gun. However drilling through the wall and messing with the plumbing isn’t for everyone.
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
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Are you going to add a second camera?
Interesting question! The geometry of my balcony kind of restricts the number of places that observe the pigeons without spying on my neighbors. Therefore I’m not sure where else I could put another camera. I’m thinking about a auto-aiming gun for the next iteration, though.
One in each corner of the window of the balcony?
Just add two microphones and try to integrate the sound and video for extra style points?
Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#9Hi HN! I commented about this project of mine a month ago [0] and decided to write a more in depth blog post about it. Feel free to ask any questions :) [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31024099
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Re: The overengineered solution to my pigeon problem
#10If you want the low-tech solution, here is a recipe that definitely resolved it for me: - One big spoon of cinnamon - One big spoon of chilli peppers - Half a bottle of cheap, cleaning vinegar Spray it in all the places that the pigeons want to land. I am doing that once a week and it is enough to keep them away. If you clean your whole balcony with it, you might be able to go through most of the spring - when I thin…
This is interesting, I was under the impression that chili peppers specifically evolved (spiciness) to be edible by birds but not mammals. Maybe that's an adaptation specific to tropical birds?