Decoys
Shop owl decoys and scarecrows to keep birds and small animals away from your garden, coop, and fruit trees. These deterrents work with an animal's natural instincts, no trapping or chemicals involved.
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How Owl Decoys and Scarecrows Work
Birds and small animals are wired to avoid predators, and decoys use that instinct against them. An owl decoy placed near your garden, coop, or fruit trees reads as a threat, and most birds will steer clear rather than risk finding out.
Keep it moving
Move your decoy every few days. Birds are smart, and a decoy that stays in one spot too long eventually gets recognized as harmless.
Where to Use Decoys and Scarecrows
Owl decoys work well near gardens, chicken coops, and fruit trees where birds tend to gather. Motion-activated scarecrows add an extra layer of deterrence for larger areas, using sudden movement or sound to startle animals away.
Local tip: Many gardeners in Kamloops and Merritt combine a decoy for daily deterrence with bird netting during harvest season for the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an owl decoy actually work to keep birds away?
Does an owl decoy actually work to keep birds away?
Yes, in many cases. Birds are wired to avoid predators, and a well-placed owl decoy taps into that instinct. For best results, move the decoy every few days, since birds can eventually learn it isn't a real threat if it stays in one spot too long.
Where should I put an owl decoy?
Where should I put an owl decoy?
Place it near where birds are causing problems, like a garden, coop, or fruit tree. Elevated spots, like a fence post or roofline, tend to work best since they mimic where a real owl would perch.
Do scarecrows work on deer, or just birds?
Do scarecrows work on deer, or just birds?
Motion-activated scarecrows can startle deer as well as birds, since the sudden movement or sound is what triggers the response. They tend to work best combined with a repellent spray for deer specifically.
How often should I move my decoy?
How often should I move my decoy?
Every few days is a good rule of thumb. Birds are quick to figure out that a decoy in a fixed spot isn't a real threat, so moving it keeps the deterrent effective.
Can I use a decoy and bird netting together?
Can I use a decoy and bird netting together?
Yes, and many customers do. A decoy handles daily deterrence, while bird netting offers more complete, permanent protection during harvest season when the stakes are highest.
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