[VA Voter]

I thought about being non-conductive but then why does the Bird-B-Gone work?

[raybbr]

Perhaps they use a high voltage transformer and there is enough voltage to overcome the resistance of the birds’ feet?

[Krankor]

Entice them into the house and then have them stick their feet in a wall socket. It worked for me.

[raybbr]

From their website: "The Bird-B-Gone Direct Charger plugs into a regular 110v outlet and supplies power to up to 500’ of Electric Track. If placed outdoors, the direct charger must be protected in a waterproof box. The input voltage of the direct charger is 110- 120VAC, the output voltage is 800V (+/-) 20% Open k-circuit voltage. "

So they use a step up transformer to overcome the resistance. Also, DC cannot be transformed so it has to be AC.

[Born to Conserve]

The Bird-b-Gone is 800 volts.

[publius911]

I thought about being non-conductive but then why does the Bird-B-Gone work?

Sounds like you need higher voltage/lower amperage.