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Should we have a pigeon cull?

Limburg an der Lahn in the western German state of Hesse has just voted to exterminate its popula...

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12.25 20 Jun 2024


Should we have a pigeon cull?


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12.25 20 Jun 2024


Limburg an der Lahn in the western German state of Hesse has just voted to exterminate its population of 700 pigeons.

Residents have voted to employ a falconer to trap the pigeons, bash them over the head and snap their necks in a major cull. Animal rights campaigners were outraged by the announcement.

What do you think about this approach? Would you like this approach taken to nuisance birds in Ireland?

Andrea is joined by Éanna Ní Lamhna, author and broadcaster and listeners to discuss.


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