Morrisons criticised for pigeon ‘murder’ in Hadleigh

4:45pm Monday 10th September 2012 in News By Jacqueline McMillan

MORRISONS has been accused of “murder” after ordering a pigeon to be shot.

Customers were furious after the store, in London Road, Hadleigh , allegedly arranged for a bird stuck in the eaves of the shop entrance to be killed.

Richard Tomlins, 74, of Willow Walk, Hadleigh, reported the trapped bird to staff at the store on Tuesday.

Workers told him the pigeon had been there for four days.

Angry that action had not been taken, he requested the store rescue the bird and was assured they would get it down.

He returned the next day and was shocked to be told the store had been closed so a pest control company could come in to destroy the animal.

Animal lover Mr Tomlins, who has a pet tortoise and a dog, said: “I am extremely angry they could do this.

“To murder this poor pigeon is shameful. It was doing nothing wrong, it just happened to get stuck in the wrong place.

“They should’ve put every effort into catching it. The bird was nowhere near any of the food and all it would have taken was a quick phone call to the RSPCA and the pigeon could have been spared.

“The poor thing had been trapped for days and couldn’t get out.

“You could see marks on the window where it had tried to batter its way out, which is so sad.

“I was promised they would rescue the bird, and am disgusted they took this action instead.”

Mr Tomlins lodged a formal complaint with Morrisons’ head office following the incident.

A Morrisons spokesman said: “Any pest in a store poses a risk to food safety.

“After two days of trying to get the pigeon to move, as a last resort it was humanely dispatched by pest control.”

Comments (43)

5:00pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Brunning999 says...

Shoot more please.
Shoot more please. Brunning999

5:01pm Mon 10 Sep 12

j-w says...

The more pigeons that can be "murdered" the better.
The more pigeons that can be "murdered" the better. j-w

5:15pm Mon 10 Sep 12

StuckInTraffic says...

What a flap about nothing.

Morrisons did the correct thing, they called in the correct people to deal with the bird and it was dealt with in the most appropriate way.
What a flap about nothing. Morrisons did the correct thing, they called in the correct people to deal with the bird and it was dealt with in the most appropriate way. StuckInTraffic

5:28pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Russ13 says...

Pigeons are flying rats!!!

They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard.

Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled. Russ13

5:38pm Mon 10 Sep 12

marshman says...

Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
[quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled? marshman

5:56pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Russ13 says...

marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are. Russ13

6:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

ontheblink says...

Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
[quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat. ontheblink

6:35pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Brunning999 says...

ontheblink wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
Great lets have a pigeon and cat cull they are both to greater in numbers than is healthy.

I'm all for a mass cull in fact bring it on.
[quote][p][bold]ontheblink[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.[/p][/quote]Great lets have a pigeon and cat cull they are both to greater in numbers than is healthy. I'm all for a mass cull in fact bring it on. Brunning999

7:27pm Mon 10 Sep 12

WhateverS says...

ontheblink wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
You are making an @rse of your self
If you don't low why just ask anyone!
[quote][p][bold]ontheblink[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.[/p][/quote]You are making an @rse of your self If you don't low why just ask anyone! WhateverS

7:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Diannah says...

marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Did you know that you can actually catch a strain of pneumonia from pigeons!
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Did you know that you can actually catch a strain of pneumonia from pigeons! Diannah

7:39pm Mon 10 Sep 12

God Almighty says...

Marshman "Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean birds".
.
No they are not, do a bit of proper research and you'll find they carry all sorts of germs, as most birds do. The term flying rats suits them. Certainly not appropriate in a food shop.
.
Whatevers " What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat".
.
Rubbish, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat).
Marshman "Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean birds". . No they are not, do a bit of proper research and you'll find they carry all sorts of germs, as most birds do. The term flying rats suits them. Certainly not appropriate in a food shop. . Whatevers " What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat". . Rubbish, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat). God Almighty

7:58pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Alec Cikes says...

Morrison's "murder in Hadleigh!" The head-line is gripping but rather excessive considering the subject. Maybe we should get Jessica on the case.
Morrison's "murder in Hadleigh!" The head-line is gripping but rather excessive considering the subject. Maybe we should get Jessica on the case. Alec Cikes

8:54pm Mon 10 Sep 12

howironic says...

Mr Tomkins was promised they would get the bird down, and they did! If he didn't report it, it might still be with us now
Mr Tomkins was promised they would get the bird down, and they did! If he didn't report it, it might still be with us now howironic

9:19pm Mon 10 Sep 12

emcee says...

Another sensationalist headline for another non-story. Next the Echo will be running stories on rat extermination.
Another sensationalist headline for another non-story. Next the Echo will be running stories on rat extermination. emcee

9:32pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Cor Blimey says...

Really !!!! You call this news ????? Will Mr Tomlins also be writing letters of complaint to EEC for not protecting all the badgers and foxes that get hit by cars every day of the week. Is that murder ????
When im 74 I hope my life is not this boring, and Echo shame on you for going to print with such trash
Really !!!! You call this news ????? Will Mr Tomlins also be writing letters of complaint to EEC for not protecting all the badgers and foxes that get hit by cars every day of the week. Is that murder ???? When im 74 I hope my life is not this boring, and Echo shame on you for going to print with such trash Cor Blimey

9:55pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Alec Cikes says...

Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch."
Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch." Alec Cikes

10:33pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Alec Cikes says...

The Echo, it was revealed today, was made aware that a sky-rat was lurching in the eaves at Morisson's in Hadleigh, observing customers as they came and left the shop.

Eye witnesses, who recounted that the creature had two wings and three legs, believed the species to be of a rare kind having lost its bearings on a flight down from Scotland.

The Special Branch was informed and flew down via helicopter to assess the situation. The aim was to investigate and determine the behaviour of such a rare species who decided to set-up home at Morisson's.

Unsure on the action to take, it was decided to apply the rules of "Health & Safety" to the grounds by ensuring that this rare specimen was brought down to Terra Firma.
Unfortunately the local Social Services were dealing with matters that they considered more serious at the time.

A spokesman for the area said: "Anyone who is willing to come forward with alternative suggestions as to how the sky-rat could have been rescued, would be welcomed."

Comments are presently open on this page for this article.
The Echo, it was revealed today, was made aware that a sky-rat was lurching in the eaves at Morisson's in Hadleigh, observing customers as they came and left the shop. Eye witnesses, who recounted that the creature had two wings and three legs, believed the species to be of a rare kind having lost its bearings on a flight down from Scotland. The Special Branch was informed and flew down via helicopter to assess the situation. The aim was to investigate and determine the behaviour of such a rare species who decided to set-up home at Morisson's. Unsure on the action to take, it was decided to apply the rules of "Health & Safety" to the grounds by ensuring that this rare specimen was brought down to Terra Firma. Unfortunately the local Social Services were dealing with matters that they considered more serious at the time. A spokesman for the area said: "Anyone who is willing to come forward with alternative suggestions as to how the sky-rat could have been rescued, would be welcomed." Comments are presently open on this page for this article. Alec Cikes

11:09pm Mon 10 Sep 12

Basildon_racer says...

Richard Tomlins you sad, sad old man. Get a life!
Richard Tomlins you sad, sad old man. Get a life! Basildon_racer

11:29pm Mon 10 Sep 12

beyond the valley of the asbos says...

Alec Cikes wrote:
Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch."
how about "alekhine in crispyducknutsack sandwich with e-types and the hadleigh troll - shock horror love triangle?" read all about it!
[quote][p][bold]Alec Cikes[/bold] wrote: Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch."[/p][/quote]how about "alekhine in crispyducknutsack sandwich with e-types and the hadleigh troll - shock horror love triangle?" read all about it! beyond the valley of the asbos

7:08am Tue 11 Sep 12

bob64 says...

They should have offered him the carcass. Should be enough to feed a lonely fellow with so few problems a dead pigeon warrants his attention.
They should have offered him the carcass. Should be enough to feed a lonely fellow with so few problems a dead pigeon warrants his attention. bob64

9:09am Tue 11 Sep 12

Rich~Carol says...

Come on Morrisons, you have my backing and support the get rid of PIDGEONS, cockroaches, fleas, mozzies, rats, mice, peodophiles, child murders rapists, junkies, child abusers , Islamic sucide bombers, do-gooders, bullys, muggers and the list goes on. Come on Morrisons go for it !
Come on Morrisons, you have my backing and support the get rid of PIDGEONS, cockroaches, fleas, mozzies, rats, mice, peodophiles, child murders rapists, junkies, child abusers , Islamic sucide bombers, do-gooders, bullys, muggers and the list goes on. Come on Morrisons go for it ! Rich~Carol

9:29am Tue 11 Sep 12

frank52 says...

what you have all forgot is they make nice eating red meat yum yum
what you have all forgot is they make nice eating red meat yum yum frank52

9:38am Tue 11 Sep 12

Leighdweller says...

marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?
They can't be that intelligent if one was stuck in the overhead space of the shop entrance.
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]They can't be that intelligent if one was stuck in the overhead space of the shop entrance. Leighdweller

9:44am Tue 11 Sep 12

Chris Flunk says...

Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!!

They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard.

Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Pigeons don't have much similarity to flying rats, if they look like flying rats it's more far more likely they are bats. Did you see them at night?
[quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Pigeons don't have much similarity to flying rats, if they look like flying rats it's more far more likely they are bats. Did you see them at night? Chris Flunk

9:46am Tue 11 Sep 12

Chris Flunk says...

frank52 wrote:
what you have all forgot is they make nice eating red meat yum yum
While that's very well put, I'm afraid it's Wood Pigeons not 'feral' Pigeons that make "nice eating red meat yum yum"
[quote][p][bold]frank52[/bold] wrote: what you have all forgot is they make nice eating red meat yum yum[/p][/quote]While that's very well put, I'm afraid it's Wood Pigeons not 'feral' Pigeons that make "nice eating red meat yum yum" Chris Flunk

9:52am Tue 11 Sep 12

Red Hand Gang says...

Who picks up pigeon droppings?
If you do you deserve a disease. Dirty!

I love all gods creatures (Or who ever put them here)
I also love people that show humane qualities towards lesser creatures.

Karma to the rest of you.
Who picks up pigeon droppings? If you do you deserve a disease. Dirty! I love all gods creatures (Or who ever put them here) I also love people that show humane qualities towards lesser creatures. Karma to the rest of you. Red Hand Gang

10:19am Tue 11 Sep 12

APR says...

Pigeons are vermin, and are not exactly on the endangered list.
Pigeons are vermin, and are not exactly on the endangered list. APR

11:51am Tue 11 Sep 12

nigeltheduck says...

If Mr Tomlins was so concerned perhaps he sould have rescued the pigeon!!
Feral Pigeons are pests and are dispatched (for good) regularly by pest controllers so not quite sure why this has made the news!
I killed a wasp the other day whilst at work - will my murderous activity be reported on??
If Mr Tomlins was so concerned perhaps he sould have rescued the pigeon!! Feral Pigeons are pests and are dispatched (for good) regularly by pest controllers so not quite sure why this has made the news! I killed a wasp the other day whilst at work - will my murderous activity be reported on?? nigeltheduck

6:34pm Tue 11 Sep 12

Fallguy9999 says...

What a stupid reaction from Mr Tomlins.
Firstly a quick call to the RSPCA would not have resolved the situation. I have been in the same position in the past and this is not the case.
Secondly, what about the food safety.
Thirdly, What about the management team who end up getting called out for alarm call outs in the night.

GOOD CHOICE MORRISONS, PUT A PELLET IN IT. BEST OPTION FOR ALL (except the pigeon maybe.......... But easy come, easy go).
What a stupid reaction from Mr Tomlins. Firstly a quick call to the RSPCA would not have resolved the situation. I have been in the same position in the past and this is not the case. Secondly, what about the food safety. Thirdly, What about the management team who end up getting called out for alarm call outs in the night. GOOD CHOICE MORRISONS, PUT A PELLET IN IT. BEST OPTION FOR ALL (except the pigeon maybe.......... But easy come, easy go). Fallguy9999

9:38pm Tue 11 Sep 12

DogsMessInLeigh says...

so Morrisons have ruffled a few feathers...never mind, 1 down and another 10 will take its place, good call by Morrisons it was the only way to go.
so Morrisons have ruffled a few feathers...never mind, 1 down and another 10 will take its place, good call by Morrisons it was the only way to go. DogsMessInLeigh

7:40am Wed 12 Sep 12

tatersalad says...

ontheblink wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
Good point, cull cats as well pigeons
[quote][p][bold]ontheblink[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.[/p][/quote]Good point, cull cats as well pigeons tatersalad

11:35am Wed 12 Sep 12

God Almighty says...

tatersalad wrote:
ontheblink wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
Good point, cull cats as well pigeons
Idiot, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat).
[quote][p][bold]tatersalad[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ontheblink[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.[/p][/quote]Good point, cull cats as well pigeons[/p][/quote]Idiot, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat). God Almighty

2:16pm Wed 12 Sep 12

rjsizzler says...

Red Hand Gang wrote:
Who picks up pigeon droppings? If you do you deserve a disease. Dirty! I love all gods creatures (Or who ever put them here) I also love people that show humane qualities towards lesser creatures. Karma to the rest of you.
If the bird had worked it's way into the store it may have done it's droppings on the fruit and veg. Obviously.
[quote][p][bold]Red Hand Gang[/bold] wrote: Who picks up pigeon droppings? If you do you deserve a disease. Dirty! I love all gods creatures (Or who ever put them here) I also love people that show humane qualities towards lesser creatures. Karma to the rest of you.[/p][/quote]If the bird had worked it's way into the store it may have done it's droppings on the fruit and veg. Obviously. rjsizzler

6:58pm Wed 12 Sep 12

frank52 says...

While that's very well put, I'm afraid it's Wood Pigeons not 'feral' Pigeons that make "nice eating red meat yum yum"

Any kind of pigeons are red meat. feral pigeons are lost racing pigeons or have come from them, my dad kept racing ones and we use to eat them aswell as wood pigeons not so much meat on the racing ones thats the only diffence.
While that's very well put, I'm afraid it's Wood Pigeons not 'feral' Pigeons that make "nice eating red meat yum yum" Any kind of pigeons are red meat. feral pigeons are lost racing pigeons or have come from them, my dad kept racing ones and we use to eat them aswell as wood pigeons not so much meat on the racing ones thats the only diffence. frank52

8:51pm Wed 12 Sep 12

babsparks says...

What a carry on! Much ado about nothing! Think I might recognise your point of view 'stuckintraffic'. Rich Carol - you have the right idea.
What a carry on! Much ado about nothing! Think I might recognise your point of view 'stuckintraffic'. Rich Carol - you have the right idea. babsparks

8:50am Thu 13 Sep 12

InTheKnowOk says...

Basildon_racer wrote:
Richard Tomlins you sad, sad old man. Get a life!
He was upset to learn a pigeon had been without food or water for 4 days .. What's your problem with that? ... The guy can't be called "sad" for showing compassion ..
[quote][p][bold]Basildon_racer[/bold] wrote: Richard Tomlins you sad, sad old man. Get a life![/p][/quote]He was upset to learn a pigeon had been without food or water for 4 days .. What's your problem with that? ... The guy can't be called "sad" for showing compassion .. InTheKnowOk

9:46am Thu 13 Sep 12

merlin3977 says...

marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity.

Why do you think they should be culled?
Wow, they are so clean that Psittacosis is positively the best thing that could ever happen to a human! Follow you're own advice and do some research......
[quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Wow, they are so clean that Psittacosis is positively the best thing that could ever happen to a human! Follow you're own advice and do some research...... merlin3977

12:32pm Thu 13 Sep 12

trucker1 says...

There is not a supermarket in the country that does not regularly call in the pest control people who shoot the pigeons.
Are all of them wrong, this is a non story
There is not a supermarket in the country that does not regularly call in the pest control people who shoot the pigeons. Are all of them wrong, this is a non story trucker1

7:47pm Thu 13 Sep 12

Eric the Red says...

A friend of mine is a pest controller. He has to wear a special face mask before he even handles a pigeon carcass, to avoid the many diseases they carry - THAT'S how 'clean' they are!
A friend of mine is a pest controller. He has to wear a special face mask before he even handles a pigeon carcass, to avoid the many diseases they carry - THAT'S how 'clean' they are! Eric the Red

11:05pm Thu 13 Sep 12

PopUpPirate says...

Good on Mosbo's, it was only right that they got rid of the Clumsy Columbidae! It's not right that they leave their muck and poo all over the store, I don't want their faeces in my trolley thank you very much!
Good on Mosbo's, it was only right that they got rid of the Clumsy Columbidae! It's not right that they leave their muck and poo all over the store, I don't want their faeces in my trolley thank you very much! PopUpPirate

9:41pm Fri 14 Sep 12

Alec Cikes says...

Sorry to Mr Tomlins, the old man, who was worried about the pigeon at Morrison's, but where food is concerned, the kindest possible thing was done to this bird.
Sorry to Mr Tomlins, the old man, who was worried about the pigeon at Morrison's, but where food is concerned, the kindest possible thing was done to this bird. Alec Cikes

11:15am Sun 16 Sep 12

asbo uncut. says...

beyond the valley of the asbos wrote:
Alec Cikes wrote:
Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch."
how about "alekhine in crispyducknutsack sandwich with e-types and the hadleigh troll - shock horror love triangle?" read all about it!
yum yum, a delicious witches brew. All i need is a spoon.
[quote][p][bold]beyond the valley of the asbos[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Alec Cikes[/bold] wrote: Maybe we could all spice up a few ideas for the Echo's jounalists: "Sky rats plague Morrisons in roof tops and call out the Special Branch."[/p][/quote]how about "alekhine in crispyducknutsack sandwich with e-types and the hadleigh troll - shock horror love triangle?" read all about it![/p][/quote]yum yum, a delicious witches brew. All i need is a spoon. asbo uncut.

7:40am Mon 17 Sep 12

tatersalad says...

God Almighty wrote:
tatersalad wrote:
ontheblink wrote:
Russ13 wrote:
marshman wrote:
Russ13 wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.
Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?
Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.
What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.
Good point, cull cats as well pigeons
Idiot, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat).
Your title is perfect, well done and who gives a shlt
[quote][p][bold]God Almighty[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]tatersalad[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]ontheblink[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]marshman[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Russ13[/bold] wrote: Pigeons are flying rats!!! They're a pest and their mess is a health hazard. Can't believe ANYONE would get upset about such an animal being humanely culled.[/p][/quote]Do a little research and you'll discover that pigeons are clean, friendly and intelligent birds who have been given bad press because they are so visible in town centres. They carry no more disease than other birds and are resistant to Avian Flu so less of a risk than many of the birds that are more popular because of their rarity. Why do you think they should be culled?[/p][/quote]Do a little research and I'm sure you'll discover how harmful their droppings are.[/p][/quote]What little mess they make in no way compares with the stench and hazards you get from a cat.[/p][/quote]Good point, cull cats as well pigeons[/p][/quote]Idiot, cats are very clean animals that usually bury their stools, unlike dogs and pigeons (and no I do not have a cat).[/p][/quote]Your title is perfect, well done and who gives a shlt tatersalad

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