Tips & Tricks for co-existing with Wildlife

Pigeons

Pigeons build loose and shallow nests, often on window ledges, balconies and eaves. Usually there are two eggs per clutch.

If you notice a nest with eggs on your balcony or any other area of you home, you can either let the parents raise the family or remove the eggs and freeze them for 24 hours. This is the most humane way of disposal.

If you find a nest with babies already hatched it is most humane to allow the parents to raise the babies, which will take 4 to 6 weeks. When the nest is abandoned, it can be removed and the area protected from further occupation.

To deter pigeons of roosting you can purchase a plastic owl from a garden center or hardware store. Hang it three inches down from your roof or balcony facing out. You can also hang foil plates, wind chimes or pennant type flags.

Another deterrent from pigeon roosting is to keep your balcony as uncluttered as possible and put away carpeting and chairs.

The Toronto Humane Society is a provincially accredited rehabilitation center. Once you have followed the protocol detailed in this message, Immature animals or birds and injured animals or birds can be brought to our 11 River Street shelter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for rearing. The Queen car stops at River St, just steps from our door, and we have free parking at the rear of the shelter.

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The Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Department cares for injured and immature animals. The Toronto Humane Society has cared for a variety of wild animals such as owls, hawks, deer, foxes, beavers, and raccoons. We have the expertise and knowledge to help rehabilitate these animals. The Shelter has both indoor and outdoor facilities to keep our wild animals safe.

For more information call: 416.392.2273

Hours of Operation: Seasonal.