Anti Fowl (real)

[quaelgeist2]

With some disgust I have watched over the recent weeks a pair of ducks taking possession (possibly just squatting) of a bathing platform of a neighbouring sailing boat. The boat has been neglected since beginning of the season and (it's a Oceanis 321) the cosy design of the platform apparently makes a good ducks' bed. Surprisingly enough they haven't build a nest there...)

So far being lucky as there are alternatives to our boat, frequently used anyway, I noticed with some concern the similarity of transom constructions.

Apart from the ubiquious netting from the transom down over the platform, is tehre any other proven defence?

NB Yes, I know from first hand that using it frequently helps, too, but sometimes job and family gang up and take over ;-).

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[surekandoo]

Stuffed fox!! Guaranteed to work! :-}

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[ccscott49]

Doesn't take long to hose off the mess, with a brush, they're happy and would otherwise be homeless, the very thought of evicting them, terrible! The best way I found, was to put a little water and some bread on the pontoon, they take up residence there instead!!

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[wiggy]

Try covering the platfrom in vasaline, the little gits will never get on!!!!!!
p.s. dont forget it is there next time you board

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[Evadne]

Duck a la orange. Tastes good and they'll never bother you again.


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