Pigeon Trap with Escape-Proof Design,Pigeon Cage with One-Way Entry,Ideal Pigeons Coop,Chicken and Bird Trap Cage,Portable & Easy Assembly,Unharmful Made of High-Strength Iron with Anti-Rust Paint

I have a huge pigeon problem and all the yucky stuff they leave all over the walks and windows. I got this bird trap so I could humanely rid my property of them. The trap arrived on schedule and was very easy to setup. It works as advertised and is large enough to trap several pigeons at one time. It is easy to get the captured birds out and to release them FAR away.

I was hopeful about the trap as it got some good reviews. The trap works with individual swinging prongs that can be pushed inward and then fall back into a "v" shape metal "trap" that is supposed to hold the prongs from being pushed outward. Unfortunately, the birds could release themselves because the prongs came out of the "v" piece with a little pressure from the bird's head/beak.

Of course if a large bird, like the size of a chicken, has to duck it's head down too much to enter this cage, it likely won't try. Of course if one bird sees another one get trapped in the cafe, they'll learn not to go in. I bought this hoping I could capture a couple wild chickens on my property: it worked for one, but the other one wouldn't try going in after seeing it's fellow get trapped. This isn't a fail-safe trap, just be warned.

The doves seem to be able to work their way out after a bit, but it works like magic on the pigeons, as long as they are baited properly. I put it under my songbird feeder. Caught 5 pigeons in the trap at once.

I like the design of how this works, but the metal is very cheap and thin and flimsy. Also they only included some strange wire pieces to hook it together with that felt much like solder or lead. They do twist and hold the thing in place but they only included 10 little pieces and I had to supplement with over 30 zip ties to make it actually hold together as it should have. It was easy to put together, but they should have supplied all the necessary parts. I won't be surprised if it breaks when the first bird gets in it as flimsy and weak as it is. If it does I will update this to an even worse review. If it holds up well I'll improve this review...

The cage easily captures chickens, but you have to quickly act to dispose of them because the chickens can squeeze through the bars to escape, especially when in a panic. It was an amazing thing to watch.

Pigeons would not go into it. They went all around it. But would not go in. I think they are too smart here. But the construction is a good high quality for $100. Looks powder coated. Engineered well. Great idea. And I liked it but I have to return it unfortunately. Gave it several days and lots of birds but they won’t even touch it for some reason. I’d suggest it to others though. I re packed it as requested inside the box. Also it’s grey not white which is fine.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Catches so many birds.