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I didn't read all of the replies, but Dan Suttle of Suttle Fish Farm in Mississippi told me he combats the problem with pond dye and said he has had great results from birds that would destroy his hatchery. He sold me a gallon for about $35. It only takes a very small amount (ounces) to do my half acre pond. Turns it a pretty blue and makes it harder for the birds to see the fish.
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They are pretty smart birds I have found out 1 that the police do not care so dont worry about the one behind you the game warden is the only one who may do something IF he finds out. Dispose of it and dont tell anyone pretty simple, I believe you have the write to protect your property just as if it were a bear trying to get into your house. If you dont want to take that action just shoot at it but dont hit it, I have found after a few times they figure out they are not wanted and dont come back. I have tried everything from dog to kids to wife chasing them when I am not there they just keep coming back. Rap a couple shots off on its direnction 2 to 3 times and it will get the picture.
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Does anyone now how to test your water for quality and bacteria and things. Is there somewhere you can take it or send it out for a check?
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bc,
I assume you were talking about herons and not water turkeys. If so, I agree they can be harmlessly harrassed away. Water turkeys...no way. I have had the same bird return every 15 to 30 minutes all day long trying to get at my fish. Guess I can't absolutely prove its the same bird, but it sure looked like the same bird. They continuously test you to find the times that you are not watching the pond. When they find that time, they will return every day thereafter at the same time...don't believe me? Well I wouldn't blame you if you didn't cause I wouldn't attribute that level of "smarts" to what otherwise appears to be a very stupid bird, but I've seen it over and over in the winters in East Texas.,
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