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Deutsche Bahn to Test Contraceptive for Pigeons in Berlin

3/20/2025

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Deutsche Bahn is taking a bold step to combat the pigeon problem at Berlin's Südkreuz station by testing a contraceptive pill for the birds. Beginning in March 2025, workers will coat corn kernels with the drug over three years, aiming to curb the overwhelming pigeon population that has been leaving its mark on urban spaces across Germany.

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Deutsche Bahn is taking a bold step to combat the pigeon problem at Berlin's Südkreuz station by testing a contraceptive pill for the birds. Beginning in March 2025, workers will coat corn kernels with the drug over three years, aiming to curb the overwhelming pigeon population that has been leaving its mark on urban spaces across Germany.