US EditionKilling, Sterilising or Haggling – Cities Wrestling for the Right Solution for Pigeons
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A shitstorm has broken through the city administration of Zurich because it brutally kills hundreds of pigeons. Animal protectionists say: There are alternatives. Several German federal states recommend a trick.
The killing of pigeons causes protests again and again. Supervised pigeon strikes are a proven means against excessive populations. In a city they are now to be introduced by referendum.
A dispute has erupted in Zurich over the culling of city pigeons. Meanwhile, Michelin-starred chef Cédric Burtin is serving up a spring pigeon recipe. However, eating the culled city pigeons is still not an option.
The pigeons are once again controversial in Zurich. Despite the ban, many people continue to feed them, leading to a sharp increase in their population. As a result, the wildlife keepers capture the pigeons and kill them on the spot.
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