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Deterring Birds from Eating Koi: Streamers and Dogs

Low‑Tech Deterrents

**5‑ft poles with streamers** – Constant motion makes birds nervous.
**Dogs in the yard** – Presence deters landing.

Other Options

Netting (most effective), decoys (herons, owls), motion‑activated sprinklers. But streamers + dogs are simple starters.

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