Robins in the garden

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We have had a few Robins living in the garden since we moved in (around 2 years ago) and over the last few weeks we have noticed their behaviour changing (getting aggressive towards our dogs and people in the garden ... well except me thankfully) and assumed they had a nest with some chicks in. I've gone out to have a hunt today and indeed they have got a nest with around 5 - 6 chicks looking very cosy. On the down side, they have chosen to build it in the top of one of my open compost bins which is ideal hight for the dogs (who both hate birds with a passion).

I am now having to chaperon the dogs when I let them out as I don't trust them not to try and eat the birds, but also because the Robins are physically attacking the dogs (which is a little amusing to watch at first).

Is there anything that can be done to move the birds or at least make them safer? I can't stop the dogs from going out and I have a few bird houses close to where their nest is. I just really don't want any harm coming to them, either from dogs or the neighbourhood cats.
 
You can't shift the birds and you must leave them alone. The dogs are your responsibility and you have to ensure they do not harm the birds.
 
Only way that can happen is if we have a fence built around the area. The dogs spend time in the garden when we are out at work so can't keep an eye on them then and can't change the dogs daily routine they have had in place for 6 years. Once this nest of birds have moved on we will have this compost bin dismantled and moved to a different area of the garden the dogs can't get to. Would the RSPB or similar be able to move them? I think a cat has got to at least one as found some chick remains on the garage roof.
 
Domestic Cats are "the worse" - evil monsters - killers for the fun of it - un-natural "man bred" predators - shoot them all - invasive artificial species …. bred for the amusement of man

they will fledge soon and be on their way - just protect them for a few days
 
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I hate cats. They use our front and back gardens as a toilet, and I have to spend time everyday picking up their crap. You don't mind if you own a cat but we don't own one.

think I am just going to have to stick to escorting dogs out for the toilet and leave them in during the day. Not going to go down well with the neighbours as they the dogs don't like being locked in and get very noisy
 
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Only way that can happen is if we have a fence built around the area. The dogs spend time in the garden when we are out at work so can't keep an eye on them then and can't change the dogs daily routine they have had in place for 6 years. Once this nest of birds have moved on we will have this compost bin dismantled and moved to a different area of the garden the dogs can't get to. Would the RSPB or similar be able to move them? I think a cat has got to at least one as found some chick remains on the garage roof.
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No the birds cannot be moved and as I said it's your responsibility to ensure the dogs don't harm the birds if that means changing their routine then that's what you'll have to do.
 
BRASH said:
No the birds cannot be moved and as I said it's your responsibility to ensure the dogs don't harm the birds if that means changing their routine then that's what you'll have to do.
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Going to try and keep them in the house whilst at work, but if the neighbours complain to the landlord about noise then no choice but to leave them outside.
 
Ah well then if they kill the birds then it's your fault.
 
not much that you can do - nature is nature - put a pepper ring around the "site"

Mussel the dogs

the birds will be away in a few days

many get killed by cats, dogs and other birds

that's the world we live in
 
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You asked the question. It's a fact that it is your responsibility to ensure your dogs don't harm the birds yet in light of that you're prepared to let the dogs out unsupervised and you question my attitude. Unbelievable:rolleyes:
 
BRASH said:
You asked the question. It's a fact that it is your responsibility to ensure your dogs don't harm the birds yet in light of that you're prepared to let the dogs out unsupervised and you question my attitude. Unbelievable:rolleyes:
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Wasn't questioning your answers, more your delivery ;)

At the end of the day, I wouldn't want to let harm come to any animal but my dogs happiness and well being is my primary concern. I would rather have been able to move or have someone move them but if that can't be done I will do my best to keep the dogs away but can't watch them out there at all times.
 
Well they shouldn't be out there if you can't supervise them and they're likely to kill the birds. Like I said it's your responsibility to ensure that doesn't happen. That is the hard fact reality of the situation.
 
I disagree there. If there is one place the dogs should have free access without supervision it's on my property and I can't change their habits in their own home without it causing them anguish.

If I can't remove them I'll do my best to keep the dogs away and just hope the birds move on asap
 
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