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I raise ornamental pheasants. What can I do to remove starlings that will not affect the pheasants?

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I would recommend putting netting around where the pheasants live, preferably less than 1" wide, so the starlings cannot invade their residence. I'd also recommend keeping the top of the enclosure covered to limit exposure to wild bird feces, which could pass diseases on to your pheasants.

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Can starlings be killed with a pellet gun?

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Yes, depending on the caliber and fps. Starlings can be easily killed with a .177 at 500 fps. The best shot placement would be the head, neck or heart.

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How do I get rid of magpies?

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You can record the sound of a magpie distress call and play it, or simply hang some old CDs on a tree. The birds don't like the way that light reflects off of CDs and other reflective objects.

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What do starlings eat?

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They eat insects, grains, seeds and fruit such as apples and grapes.

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How can I get rid of starlings and at the same time encourage other birds to return?

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Get rid of different foods the starlings like, and habitats they might want to live in, as mentioned a couple of times in the article. Starlings are not fans of bird feeders, so you can put up a bird feeder for cardinals, grackles, blue jays, etc. Bird baths are very useful too. Grow native plants around your yard.

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