I was fed up of birds pooing on my kids' trampoline so came up with a genius hack to stop them for £3.24
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POO KNEW? I was fed up of birds pooing on my kids' trampoline so came up with a genius hack to stop them for £3.24
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A MUM has been praised after coming up with a £3.24 hack to stop birds pooing on her kids' trampoline.
Anna admitted she was fed up with the constant messes on the outdoor play equipment, so ordered one of the spiky wire strips that can go on top to stop birds from sitting there.
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A mum has been praised for sharing a genius hack to stop birds pooing on her kids' trampoline
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While her kids love their trampoline, the messes that are left on it are a pain for both those bouncing and those left to clear it up
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However, when she started using cable ties to attach it to the trampoline, she had a brainwave.
"On putting them up with cable ties and thinking I'll cut them to add extra spikes, it dawned on me that I could have just used cable ties all the way round set at different angles and heights," she wrote alongside her post on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group on Facebook.
"So a hack if your fed up of the bird poop as well without spending £25!"
People in the comments section were quick to praise Anna for coming up with the genius hack, with one calling it a "fabulous idea".
"What a great idea," another added.
"I paid a fortune for real metal spikes to stop pigeons tap dancing on my Reiki Therapy Summer house."
"Brilliant idea, I have a trampoline to put up but haven't yet because of seagulls and the other birds," a third commented.
"They are getting to be a pain now."
"That's a fantastic idea!" someone else said.
And as you can get a pack of 100 cable ties for just £3.24, the hack won't break the bank either.
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While others defended Anna against the trolls slamming her for the idea, suggesting that it could end up harming either her children or the birds.
"Watch out you will get the bird police on your back!" one wrote.
"I asked for advice on a gardening group on here to prevent birds sitting on our fence and causing serious damage with their pooping and I got full on abuse.
"I have no problem with wildlife I love nature but not when it stops my children from using our own garden."
"Anyone would think you've put razor wire up with the comments your getting!" someone else added.
"As she has stated it's soft plastic to try and deter birds sitting on there.
More parenting hacks
IF you want to make your life easier as a first-time mum, here's nine hacks you won't want to miss.
1. Routine Charts
Create visual charts for daily routines. Use pictures and stickers to make them engaging for younger children.
2. Meal Planning
Plan meals a week in advance to save time and reduce stress. Involve your children in meal prep to teach them cooking skills.
3. Toy Rotation
Keep a portion of toys stored away and rotate them periodically. This keeps playtime fresh and exciting without the need for constant new purchases.
4. DIY Cleaning Solutions
Make child-safe cleaning solutions using vinegar and baking soda. It's effective and keeps harsh chemicals away from little hands.
5. Time-Out Jar
Create a time-out jar filled with calming activities written on slips of paper. When emotions run high, children can pick an activity to help them settle down.
6. Educational Apps
Utilise educational apps and websites to make screen time productive. Look for ones that offer interactive learning in subjects your child is interested in.
7. Command Centre
Set up a family command centre with a calendar, key hooks, and a bulletin board. It helps keep everyone organised and aware of daily schedules.
8. Emergency Kit
Keep a small emergency kit in the car with essentials like snacks, water, first aid supplies, and a change of clothes. It's a lifesaver for unexpected situations.
9. Label Everything
Use labels for clothes, school supplies, and lunch boxes. It makes it easier to keep track of belongings, especially in shared spaces like schools.
"Kids can get hurt simply tripping over a shoe lace. It's not the end of the world.
"Get a grip people. A pogo stick is 100x more dangerous than them soft plastic spikes around the top of the trampoline!"
Anna also defended herself, writing: "These are not nails. They are not sharp!
"It's a 12ft trampoline and they are sitting on the top - I've jumped on it as high as I can.
"And due to the nature of the slope on the netting and bars, I go nowhere near them.
"I'm hardly setting my kids up to impale themselves. Seriously!
And some people used the comments section to share their own tips and tricks for keeping birds off their trampolines.
"Put a fake owl on your trampoline and birds won't go near it!" one said.
"Two years we have had no birds since putting up the owl."
"I use bunting and works well," another added.
"Try spraying neat white vinegar, keeps them off mine," a third commented.
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