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Hi

Would a 2000mW (532nm) or a 1000mW (532nm) laser be sufficient to seriously harm or even kill a rooster from a distance of 30-40 feet (10-12 m)? I've seen 1000mW and 2000mW lasers burn various materials on close distance, so they're obviously capable of inflicting damage/harm to material objects. So I'm wondering if such laser would have any effect on living organisms of that size at a relatively close distance? By the way, I'm not in the U.S., I'm in Europe.
 





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No, you don't understand. It's not for fun or animal abuse, or any of that sort (though people do practice hunting). Maybe I should have been clearer on that; I simply didn't want to bother others with the reasons. But since you think I'm some sick maniac who wants to torture animals, I'll explain. You see, my neighbor's rooster is an awfully loud and irritating animal which has been disturbing my sleep and my peace to the point that it's affecting my health. It's not an animal that is being abused here, on the contrary, it's me that is being abused here by that terrible acoustic disturbance. The owner is an irrational person and doesn't wish to either replace the damn animal nor get rid of it. And, unfortunately, in this part of rural area where I live people are allowed exceptionally to keep fowl despite properties being very close to each other (and only a few hundred feet/meters from here they are not allowed to keep fowl; I know, it's crazy). Don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against animals nor fowl for that matter. I don't mind the hens, it's just the damn rooster that poses a problem. A big problem. I've exausted almost all other dimplomatic and legal options, so no advice and suggestions are necessary in that regard, and please don't lecture me on the morals. I'm the victim here. The only solution I see is to eliminate that damn rooster. It's either that or shut him up somehow, but that doesn't work (I've considered an ultrasonic acoustic device but it's doubtful that that will work). So I narrowed down the solution to this. A sufficiently powerful laser would be an ideal tool to get rid of this problem. Silent and very clean. I could have easily lied and asked about the range of the laser and its effects but, you see, I've got no problem with being honest here because I consider it legitimate. It's just that I didn't want to bother others with the reason "why". But in the interest of clarifying it, I explained it. I'm not interested in anyone's moralizing and judgmental opinions, please spare me of that. I merely seek an advice as to the technical capablities of the aforementioned device, whether it could serve as a tool against this sort of pest at a particular distance. No more no less. If someone is offended by that, I'll understand.
 
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So harming animals is suddenly okay because you get no sleep? u can go to hell for all i care... bastard what makes u any better then those that kill people? nothing the way u think says to me u are psycho to 100%... nothing else i hope u get banned from here.
 
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No, no laser you could obtain here or elsewhere on the net for a reasonable amount of money would do more than slightly irritate and annoy a rooster on your neighbor's property.

If you are that determined to get rid of that problem, go buy a gun and deal with the consequences for killing your neighbor's animal.

Trying to use lasers doesn't make the situation any more humane or legal. Actually a gun would be far more humane than burning an animal to death (Which is what would happen if you had a sufficiently large laser)
 
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So harming animals is suddenly okay because you get no sleep? u can go to hell for all i care... bastard what makes u any better then those that kill people? nothing the way u think says to me u are psycho to 100%... nothing else i hope u get banned from here.

Holy hell, calm down, its just a damn rooster.

@OP: I think a BB gun would better suit your needs. You aren't going to get a laser powerful enough to kill something that far away. Either way I suggest not killing it, as you could get in legal trouble im sure. If I were in your shoes, with a neighbor that refused to fix the problem he was causing, I would have no problem making the thing "dissapear." At least wait until he isnt home though, so he can't prove anything. Sounds like a real jerk, your neighbor...
 

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No, no laser you could obtain here or elsewhere on the net for a reasonable amount of money would do more than slightly irritate and annoy a rooster on your neighbor's property.

If you are that determined to get rid of that problem, go buy a gun and deal with the consequences for killing your neighbor's animal.

Trying to use lasers doesn't make the situation any more humane or legal. Actually a gun would be far more humane than burning an animal to death (Which is what would happen if you had a sufficiently large laser)

Thank you, MarioMaster.

I agree, using a gun or a rifle is the most effective and humane (and also most traditional) solution, but in this case I don't have that option. It's not allowed to shoot with guns around here nor would I want that. That's out of the question. I hoped I could use something discrete but efficient. It seems lasers of that strength are not sufficient for this purpose after all. I could perform a surgery on its vocal apparatus though. :)

Your advice has been helpful, thanks.
 

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@OP: I think a BB gun would better suit your needs. You aren't going to get a laser powerful enough to kill something that far away. Either way I suggest not killing it, as you could get in legal trouble im sure. If I were in your shoes, with a neighbor that refused to fix the problem he was causing, I would have no problem making the thing "dissapear." At least wait until he isnt home though, so he can't prove anything. Sounds like a real jerk, your neighbor...

Thanks for the understanding and the advice, crazyspaz.

BB gun wouldn't be effective against a rooster. It's effective against smaller pest (and birds) only. Rooster is too big. Not that I'm pro killing birds or animals. I'm not. But when there is a pest, and this rooster is a pest in terms of incessant acoustic disturbance, I wouldn't mind eliminating it. I see some are upset here because of that, but it's not like I'm enjoying that. I'd be most happy if the owner replaced it or got rid of it altogether. Yes, he is a real jerk.

I'll consider your suggestion. Though I doubt I'll find a way to make that rooster "disappear". That's easier said than done. And laser is apparently not adequate. I'll try with the ultrasonic pest repeller tuned to a proper frequency, but I doubt that will have any effect.
 
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If hes in Europe using a gun, even an air rifle is illegal - The former full stop and the latter if outside of your private property. Im sure it would actually be illegal in the states too, to shoot something (without permission) on someone elses property? :thinking:

Edit: @ upaa27 and crazyspaz you should perhaps think before suggesting illegal activities. In Europe you could end up in prison if you shot something esp on purpose even with an air rifle and with out permission from the land owner. That goes for public property too.:tsk:
 
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Regardless of reason, a laser isn't going to do anything in this situation. Chances are the rooster will just get scared of the light and take off before anything would happen. Surely you have some equivalent of animal control you could report him to? Or even police for excessive noise.
 
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Yeah this sounds fishy to me. There a lot of legal things he could do to get rid of the rooster then again it's in europe so I can't really say. If bb guns are illegal then I suggest a bow and arrow :crackup:
 

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Just wearing earplugs at night is not enough to shut out the sound? (I could be totally wrong, I have lived in the city my whole life and have never heard a rooster other than on TV)

I always wear earplugs (and sleep mask) at night or I'd probably never get to sleep. I'm very sensitive to noises and light when sleeping and any loud vehicle or people outside would wake me otherwise.
 
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