{
  "id": 15137088,
  "title": "Tired of dodging crow poop, Klang wants to put the birds on the pill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tired-of-dodging-crow-poop-klang-wants-to-put-the-birds-on-the-pill",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/17/tired-of-dodging-crow-poop-klang-wants-to-put-the-birds-on-the-pill/239451"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KLANG, Malaysia - Facing an ever-growing population of crows in the Royal City of Klang, city officials are exploring a novel approach to curb their numbers: contraceptive bird feed. This move marks a shift from the council's previous strategy of culling, which saw the shooting of nearly 6,000 crows this year alone. The contraceptive feed, proposed by city councillor Chris Lee, aims to weaken egg yolk membranes, preventing the birds from hatching. Lee emphasized that the drug is non-lethal, presenting a more humane solution to the issue. The current culling method, while effective in the short term, is unable to address the persistent influx of crows due to abundant food sources and suitable shelter. Lee pointed out that the crows are drawn to the township's night markets and open-air eateries, where discarded food scraps in drains and poor waste disposal contribute to their growing numbers. The droppings from these birds not only mar vehicles, shopfronts, and outdoor furniture but also pose potential health risks through fungal spores and bacteria. The council plans to review the contraceptive feed after receiving a briefing from its local distributor in Shah Alam, following discussions with its Health Department's sub-committee.",
  "summary": "KLANG, Oct 17 — After shooting nearly 6,000 crows this year, the Klang Royal City Council is weighing a different...",
  "key_points": [
    "Klang city faces crow population problem",
    "Proposed contraceptive feed to weaken egg membranes",
    "Non-lethal method aims to reduce crow numbers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Replacing lethal culling with contraceptive feed shifts the city toward a more humane management strategy that addresses the root causes of the growing crow population rather than just their numbers.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Tired of dodging crow poop, Klang wants to put the birds on the pill",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/tired-of-dodging-crow-poop-klang-wants-to-put-the-birds-on-the-pill-15139169",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:24:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}