How can I keep Blackbirds out of my garden?

[Oldfart]

I've been tryting to grow mulberries, strawberries, apricots, plums, figs etc. for a number of years. Sadly, due to blackbirds, I'm lucky to be able to harvest 10% of anything.

Can anyone tell me how to keep them away short of killing them, which I won't do?

[MitchellMc]

They look wonderful, @RuthKerr. Well done.

Mitchell

[Tyro]

Hi @Oldfart 

Did you find a solution to the Blackbird problem?  

Having dogs will help keep them away. Kelpies and other working dog breeds can easily be trained to chase them away!  

Good luck!