As a regular shopper in Nottingham, I would have to say that the pigeon infestation is not as great as that of Lincoln. On several occasions I have had unfortunate encounters with such vermon. They filth all over and are unsightly. I feel that local Councils should enforce pest control to at least reduce pigeon numbers.

Jamie
Lincoln, UK

Pigeons do not hurt you so why should you hurt them ?????????????

Bugsy
Coventry

No, don't shoot them. Just evacuate the town centre for a day, then drop a small, tactical neutron bomb. That'll wipe out all the pideons, and leave the buildings intact. Ok, so there might be a bit of residual radiation, but, hey, probably no worse than all those blasted mobile phones!

Ian
Nottingham

Perhaps, with the planned demise of fox-hunting, we should invite the Quorn Hunt to tally-ho round the Market square chasing pigeons instead of foxes. It would make a marvellous spectacle.

zebedee
Nottingham

I'm very angry, that you should consider killing those pigeons, they have much right to live than we do. Most humans in nottingham carry diseases just as much !!!!

Anon.

Dont shoot all of them.Just the one on my roof

U.N lucky
Angelsea

Like it or not pigeons carry more diseases than rats, In small numbers they could be tollerated but in large number as in nottingham present a health hazzard. I think that they should be humainly culled (I.e. shot)untill numbers are at sensible levels again.

Andrew
Derby

i TAKE EVERYONES POINT ABOUT FERAL PIGEONS BEING A PROBLEM BUT THE RACING PIGEON IS A THOROUGHBRED AND IF ALL THOSE ???!!!!!??? OUT THERE WHO SLAG OFF PIGEONS IN GENERAL WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO RESEARCH A LITTLE THEY WOULD ASO FIND OUT THAT DURING THE WAR THEY SAVED A LOT OF LIVES. OH AND BY THE WAY THEY ARE ANYTHING BUT STUPID.(unlike some who can't even spell pigeon.....They should be shot for ignorance.

Ranger
Wigan

Ok, so no-one really likes them, but what gives "us" the right to decide whether or not something should live or die. Just because we are irritated by them, that is no reason to kill. Other creatures can be annoying too, but you wouldn't dream of putting a gun to their heads. I think it's all a bit sick!!

Lindsay Burt
Nottingham

Like many people here, I don't like the thought of the birds being shot, poisened or whatnot, so how's about *natural* controls.

I thought there had been an idea to introduce kestrels or some similar bird of prey to cull them somewhat? If not, how about that?

If that doesn't work, how about something that will prey on nincompoops who take food into town to *feed* them?

Failing kestrels, how about we stop people feeding them, cut down on ruubbish - i.e. remove their food supply. That will stop, or at least slow down, these vermin of the skies....

Kevin Weedon
Nottingham, UK

In Liverpool there is nothing but a load of flying dieseases they are a thing which carries diseases for a living. I think pigeons are pests.I think if a pigeon comes in 30 yards of your house you can kill it.In my time my mother had to have a tetnis because she was attacked by a minging pigeon in London.

Tom Henaghan
Liverpool

What r u talking about pigeons should be shot? I agree with Tiger Lily, pigeons rule. Let them live their life in peace and we can live ours without the deaths of pigeons on our consciences.

Fire Fly
Wollaton, nottingham

and in reply...

When firefly said Let them live their life in peace she couldent of stated it better.Why kill them.They have just as much of a right to live as we do.So dont be cruel to pigeons.Let them live.Long live the pigeons!!
Tigerlily
Wolloton Nottingham

Why don't we just open up a chain of 'Pigeon and Chip' Shops.

Stephen Hill
Stapleford, Nottingham

I disagree with shooting every pidgeon in Nottingham. Pidgeons rule .you dont. I think you should shoot whoever wants to kill the pidgeons.

Tigerlilly
Wollaton Nottingham

I have many of these stupid animals the live outside of my room. I would do anything to be able to bring a shotgun up to my room and kill everyone of them. Because I am not alowed to kill them I will have to hope that the University will somehow get rid of them. I realy don't see any point in letting Pigions live and I hope someday this entire species will be killed of to make room for slightly smarter animals.

Justin Edwards
Clemson, South Carolina

I think you they should be rounded up and taken the CITY GROUND and made to watch forest play ? that should bore them to death.

Calvin - A Notts Co fan
Nottingham

I wonder what the Pigeons think of you!, What is this? why are you all hating pigeons so much? what did they ever do but jokingly poop on your head once in a while? Don't you think you might have deserved it in just a small way? Hey, its pigeons getting their own back for all your thoughts on this board at least!. Besides, why do many of you think you have the divine right to kill another living soul? you might be killing your recently dead grand parents come back to watch over you in the form of a pigeon, the least you could do is give them something to eat! Really, many indigenous cultures of the world would say the same thing. Can you really ignore their wisdom? Wisdom far older than the scientific(ir) rational and (il)logical premises that western culture is built on? Dont be so foolish! Humans are not the center of the world, just a part of the complex make up of this diverse planet.

Malcolm
SF, USA

I would hate to shoot anything , but I'm desperate to remove the pidgeons from the roof of my home, the mess is incredible. Can anyone help, please........

Ruth Johnson
Adelaide, South Australia

Pigeon Pudding. Line a basin with rich pastry half an inch thick ; put in three pigeons, with about half a pound of beef steak from well-hung meat, the yolks of three hard-boiled eggs, salt, pepper, and spices ; and pour in gravy from the bones or trimmings, with brown stock as a foundation, to half the depth ; cover with paste, and tie in a cloth. The pudding will require about three hours' boiling.

Dave
Nottingham

Pigeons are a complete nuisance. Dog fouling, a nuisance of similar magnitude. But have you seen the mess the Police horses leave behind? Now that is a real problem. Couldn't they wear collection bags on their rears or something? I nearly lost my boot in a horse turd this afternoon. Dog poo you can remove, as demonstrated in the Royle Family. But step in a horse dropping and you can kiss your footwear goddbye!

Patrick
Nottingham

Pigeons are stupid.We in Mansfield have got a MASSIVE problem with them.

Shaun Nixon
Mansfield, England

Peageons are better than crows.

Manolo Caracol
Villacasquejo de arriba

Don't shoot them, can't they be given some form of contraception to stop them breeding so fast. Nottingham would be a bit empty without them.

Kathy
Kegworth

The pigeons have a right to live on this earth as well a we do. They are Gods creatures and should be aloud to live just as we are aloud to live.

Gary
New Ollerton

Right, no offence to all the Pigeon lover's out there, but I just don't understand you. So Pigeons have just as much right to live as anyone else? Hmmmm, not sure I agree with that one. Maybe we should create some Pigeon hospitals then, and provide them with leisure facilties, and their own little houses. You must all be vegetarian or something because there is NO WAY that Pigeons have a greater right to live than humans. It makes sense to cut the population down when it gets too big. Afterall, what would you do if a giant swarm of dung beatles moved to Nottingham, they're not going to harm anyone, they just want some nice dung, hmmm, not sure you'd agree about that would you?

Tom
Nottingham and Lancashire

I keep reading about the 'rights' these pigeons enjoy. Would someone please illuminate - Just who bestowed these ‘rights’ on these pigeons?

Paul
Nottingham

pidgeons shouldn't be shot. But I get so freakin annoyed at how quickly they drop their stuff on my balcony. HOw much can a bird eat? Someone should invent pidgeon toilets.

Lynne
Australia

Pigeons are stupid they should be put in cages then the cage should be thrown in the lake so that they would drown.People who like pigeons should be shot.

KARYN
Toronto, Canada

This is a bit harsh Karyn!

Leave them alone they have a right to live like anything else

Eileen Brown
sneinton

Hey I think all those pidgy lovers are forgeting why they need to be got rid of. one there mess gets everywhere. which looks horride not only on the town but on you to and secound they carry diese's such has TB. now it goes like this. you walk in the birdy poop. take birdy poop home on your shoe. you get ill. it's as simple as that. so when your in the hozzy will you still be saying no to shooting um? i rest my case

Thomas
Nottingham

Yeah shoot them all!!! You can use bows and arrows.

Big Ken
Swansea

The Pigeons in the square and near the broadmarsh and on every single other road in town are good for one thing and one thing only... KICKING! Kicking pigeons is a very rewarding and satisfying pass time and has kept me amused on many a walk from Westside to Hockley, it improves reaction times and if your any good at it you can perhaps damage a pigeon enough to lower the numbers.

Sammy
NG7

and in reply to Sammy...

You are a sick individual and i think you should be shot, what gives anyone the right to harm these defensless creatures!! I will continue to feed the pigeons whenever i visit nottingham!

C. Sissons
Newark

Pet podgy pidge's are great. the mere thought of killing these sweet,harmless,cute birds keeps me awake at night.

Boris Maharkey
Chubberoonia

I think that pigeons in towns are far too underdressed, especially in the evenings near the nightclubs. Going out with only a few feathers to cover their modesty - they'll catch their death in this cold! They should all be given little coats to keep them respectable, and then they should be shot.

Hokum
Nottingham

and in reply...

I totally agree with Hokum. They should wear more clothes. But I think we should let them live as I too find they most amusing especially when my mate Clare has a phobia and will even go the long way round to aviod them.

Kerry
Beeson

also in reply...

I am the Clare who is scared of these evil creatures! Yes it is funny to see people who are afraid of them... but it is not funny when you are the one who is making a fool of themselves in the market square or for that matter Beeston town centre! The pigeons are nasty there! I really think that something should be done with them... perhaps like A Parrot suggests and Patricia... they should be cooked!

Clare
Wollaton, Nottm

Pigeons Rule - leave them alone... I'm sure you wouldn't want your cat/dog/budgie being shot/drowned just because they were annoying somebody else.

Fred the Bird
Notts - I think

My mate has a phobia of them and it's incredibly amusing watching him tremble with fear whenever around town. Plus, it's a bit harsh really, isn't it.

Jamie Baldwin
Nottingham

in reply ...

Jamie... you wouldn't like it if a massive rottweiler came bounding up to you with saliva all over its mouth and big fangs glinting... well that is what it is like with pigeon phobics I hate their claws, wings and their inability to fly in a straight line! I suggest that anyone feeding them should be made to take the things home! They will soon change their minds! Pigeon poop and disease all over their houses!

Mary Cumberland
The Netherlands

Although i find this debate most interesting and amusing, and have indeed contributed to it before, readers of this forum might like to note that the pigeons seem to have deserted the Market Square... whether or not this is a seasonal thing to do with the xmas market remains to be seen. perhaps the council has already taken steps?

Giles Metcalfe
Nottingham

I think that pigeons in towns are far too underdressed, especially in the evenings near the nightclubs. Going out with only a few feathers to cover their modesty - they'll catch their death in this cold! They should all be given little coats to keep them respectable, and then they should be shot.

Hokum
Nottingham

they should be shot, then bbq'd then we can all them eat them all!!!! Mmmmmmm yummee barbequed pigeon!!

Anon
Nottingham

they carry tuburculosis, all i have to say, who knows!

donna
Corona,california.usa

Kill them all. They are rats with wings!

Toni Hall
London

yum, they taste nice

patricia
barcelona

I think that they should be shot, drowned or something like that. If the council don't want to, they should keep them in the council house

T. Dawson
Arnold, Nottingham

The Pigeons in the square and near the broadmarsh and on every single other road in town are good for one thing and one thing only... KICKING! Kicking pigeons is a very rewarding and satisfying pass time and has kept me amused on many a walk from Westside to Hockley, it improves reaction times and if your any good at it you can perhaps damage a pigeon enough to lower the numbers.

Sammy
NG7

Why kill the pigeons? let them drown like the rest of us!

Kashmir
Long Eaton

i THINK THEY SHOULD ALL BE SHOT, THEN COOKED OVER A LARGE FIRE, AND FED TO ALL THE HOMELESS IN THE CITY.

A PARROT
NOTTS

and in reply...

Yes, I agree with A.Parrot, they should all be shot and made into food pellets for the homeless people. Ferrel pigeons are revolting, genetically defective vermin, thanks to the people who feed them and drop food on the floor. There is no natural selection, so they are all grotesque freak pigeons hobbling around spreading disease and causing anxiety and nuisance. I don't think it is possible to shoot them in an urban area, and poisoning them will make them die in the lofts of shops and rot with maggotts etc.... They should be either netted in the square and gassed, or fed something to stop them breeding. They are no better than sewerage rats, and no-one thinks they have ';rights'.

Richard
Nottingham

Hey how would you like to be hunted down and SHOT, I wouldn't like it and i'm sure you wouldn't either. The pigeons have just as much right to live as you or anyone else.

Stephen Ashworth
Beeston, Nottingham

in reply

Sorry Stephen you don't have to 'hunt down' pigeons - they are so stupid they come to you to be shot. Perhaps they want to die?

Paul
Nottingham