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This is an intersting new product, I think its too expensive, but the market will tell us that!
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As you say - an interesting product; can't help thinking that the cockatoos would just jump at the chance to try to remove it though!  We've been using squares of metal fly screen pieces and replacing as necessary.  cheap-ish and cheerful.
 
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Yes, a bit dear. I've already got gutter whiskers in most of mine. I have to take them out and clean everything once or twice a year. More if the possums bring walnuts over from the neighbour's tree.
 
I child proofed my house but they still get in. Distract them with this tiny ad:
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