Bush turkeys

[Beano]

Is there anything I can get to keep bush turkeys out of pots? Just chased one off my neighbours pot plant! My cat isn't allowed outside this far, so that isn't an option.

[Pup]

Dinner

[DustyRusty]

Dinner

So true. Every time i see one i get hungry.

[Jason]

Only thing I could find was this: http://www.bushturkeysolution.com.au/

Seem to be made for the job

Other then that, these were mentioned in another thread, which might also work for you: http://www.sureguard.com.au/Contech-ScareCrow

Otherwise, maybe upgrade to a dog?

[shibui]

I thought the blackbirds were a problem but.....

[Andrew F]

Dinner

They taste like Cardboard according to an old digger who was camping next to me and some mates in the barrington tops

[Pup]

Dinner

They taste like Cardboard according to an old digger who was camping next to me and some mates in the barrington tops

Its like roo, and gator got to know how to cook it.

[Jason]

Just realised they're protected in QLD! I actually thought they were a pest... or are they just starting to become one with their numbers on the rise?

I did find these tips on the Wildlife QLD website:

So what can you do to try and deter an industrious turkey in your yard?
·Firstly the Brush Turkey is protected within Queensland and attempts to harm the bird or trap it without the appropriate permit are illegal. Although often frustrating to live with at times, these birds are merely taking advantage of the suitable conditions you have provided through your constructed garden landscape.
·Remember, the Brush Turkey favours moist gardens with a combination of intermittent shade, tree litter & mulch, and available food resources, which facilitates both foraging and nesting behaviour.
·Don’t waste time trying to destroy a mound or chase the bird away. This will only result in further frustration and will have no long term effect.
·If it is only just established, cover the mound with a heavy duty tarpaulin or shade cloth. This may encourage the bird to change location.
·Never feed turkeys. Any food source may encourage the bird to remain nearby. This also includes leaving food available for other native species & household pets. Keep piles of spare mulch, leaf litter & compost covered with tarpaulins.
·Communicate with your neighbours as the bird may also be affecting them

Garden Design & Pre-planning
·When planning your garden consider the use of rock combined with heavy planting. Species such as Lomandra, Dietes, Bromeliad, and some low growing Grevillea varieties can be planted en-masse and provide thick ground cover.
·A layer of diamond-wire or chicken-wire below the surface of your mulch will discourage or make it difficult for the Turkey to rake the ground.
·Use tree guards around small or newly-established plants for protection.
·Heavy covering such as larger-size river gravel may be incorporated around the base of trees & plants to protect from root disturbance.

[Beano]

Unfortunately I have no control over my back neighbours excellent turkey playground. Our garden is mostly cement. It's taken a liking to neighbours plant on the common land. I wonder if poss-off works.

[DustyRusty]

Yeah turkeys are in plague proportions coz fox baits have worked. Maybe get a fox?

Sorry, i don't have a real answer.

Cover your pots with chicken wire?

[Beano]

Yeah tht was what the neighbour came up with.