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    Question How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    No jokes... I woke up this morning to a loud crashing noise so I figured my cat was just being stupid and knocking things over. So I go into the part of my basement that isn't finished and see some boxes knocked over and my cat. Then all the sudden something flys from behind me over my head. Yep, there is a little bird in there. There is only one small window so I opened it but apparently it doesn't understand it needs to go out it. Meanwhile the cat is jumping around trying to eat it, but I don't think she is going to be successful.

    So, what do I do?
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Let the cat eat it.

    Seriously, you could try to use a net of some kind (fishing or butterfly) and capture it. Even try to catch it with a bucket. Then use cardboard put put over the opening of the bucket and let it go outside.
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Build a bird house.

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    You've already got the right idea opening the window... turn off the rest of the lights so it sees the window better. After that, I usually just chase them out with a broom. My cat's not too successful either.


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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    I think it might have flown out, but I don't know... I don't hear it or see it...
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Quote Originally Posted by NorthernYankee
    Build a bird house.

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Quote Originally Posted by NorthernYankee
    Build a bird house.
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    Bwahahahaha

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Haha, well thanks guys. It's definately gone now. I turned the lights of like hyunelan2 said and then scared it towards the window. Perfect. And, glad it was fun for you guys too.
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Damn! I was gonna say get a smarter cat....LOL
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    i know right but most cats are stupid anyhow lol

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    When I was growing up we had 2 cats and a dog, and they always worked togeather to catch animals. We came home one day and saw all three of them eating birds.
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    yea cats i notice since i have one dont really have any smartness lol all they do is run into walls and meow , annoying as heck somtimes reminds me last nite she was actually begging like a dog for some tuna my mom was fixin lol she kept pawing at my mom it was funny and cute

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    This was a funny day in my life.
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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Nostalgic ?

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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Old thread is old.


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    Default Re: How do I get a bird outta my basement?

    Seriously, 2004 James. I thought better of you than that.

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