{
  "id": 15139169,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T06:24:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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 is facing a growing crow problem, with the Royal City Council considering a non-lethal solution involving contraceptive bird feed. After culling nearly 6,000 crows this year, council member Chris Lee proposes an alternative approach to control the population. The contraceptive drug weakens egg yolk membranes, preventing hatching without harming the birds, according to Lee. The current method of shooting only provides a temporary fix as new flocks continue to arrive, drawn by plentiful food sources and shelter. Lee points out that the crows also pose a nuisance, with their droppings damaging vehicles, shopfronts, and outdoor furniture, and potentially posing health risks due to fungal spores and bacteria. The council will receive a briefing from the drug's distributor in Shah Alam after discussing the matter 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...",
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:24:04.000Z"
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  "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."
}