Taylorsloft Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 sparrow hawk just hit one of birds i scared the hawk off pigeon seems to be ok will have a look when they have finished feeding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Chequer Pied Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 At least you saved the bird Steve but the bas**ard will be back. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WulDon Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 if fanciers have bother with hawks or peregrines at this time year cant understand why they are even letting them out, as no real need just now to be excercising the doo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorsloft Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 that's only the 2nd time in 10 years so i am lucky cant Even find the pigeon so no damage :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterbmasson Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 if you start getting bother stevie ive got multi-mono netting ideal for catching sparrow hawks just give me a shout cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Chequer Pied Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 that's only the 2nd time in 10 years so i am lucky cant Even find the pigeon so no damage :) It will have had the fright of its life I have seen them be away for a couple of days. They totally panic and take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackswan Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(hope it is not your black gabby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorsloft Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It will have had the fright of its life I have seen them be away for a couple of days. They totally panic and take off. they don't go far when there hungry ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Chequer Pied Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 they don't go far when there hungry ;) Top up the excercise hopper you tight git! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorsloft Posted January 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(hope it is not your black gabby it was a blue bar don't know which one it was as there's no sign of damage :) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazzie Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 there was a live hawk trap on pigeon sales a couple of weeks ago , (not promoteing any other site ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kev d Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 i let mine out for the first time on saturday since sept . the second i let out a ruddy great buzzard took off from the field behind the loft 18 cocks going in all directions , i know buzzards wount hurt them but the pigeons dont know that it realy blew the cobwebs of them i will give the hens ago next week ready for pairing up in feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Sad to say, it will come back. Indeed if you have a nigh dead or dead one and shoo it off. - If it's a cull only thing to do is splash pleanty of anti freeze over it to keep it warm, and leave it there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Owen Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Sorry to hear of your problem Mate. Check the internet for a Swedish Goshawk Trap. I have made several. For Crows you understand. Best bait is cockatiels in an avairy. They will bring them in from everywhere and let you know that they are there. They make a heck of a din. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 its always interesting to read comments regarding this problem and wether to let the birds out or not! In a few weeks people will start letting birds out after having had them confined for a few months, the birds will be unfit and will not excercise well for a while. During this time they will be hit by hawks! I bred a batch of latebreds that go out every day for excercise and fly for an hour before coming straight back in for feed, they range accross the sky and not a single one has been touched as they are very fit and have become street wise to the hawks! Those who have kept there birds shut in prepare for losses! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Freebird Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 its always interesting to read comments regarding this problem and wether to let the birds out or not! In a few weeks people will start letting birds out after having had them confined for a few months, the birds will be unfit and will not excercise well for a while. During this time they will be hit by hawks! I bred a batch of latebreds that go out every day for excercise and fly for an hour before coming straight back in for feed, they range accross the sky and not a single one has been touched as they are very fit and have become street wise to the hawks! Those who have kept there birds shut in prepare for losses! Great post and very true. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACK W F Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 pity Stevie you will have no end of problems from now untill end of April hen will keep coming back untill you get rid of it pity i had a trap but burnt it when pulled down old lofts see if any of the guys have got a trap cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Lucas Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here is something guaranteed to work. Check with local laws and regulations. http://www.raptorsnest.com/Misc/GosTrap/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John k Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 You have to be registered with Defra in this country to trap any kind of raptor...Remember a bird of prey is protected species of bird also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white logan Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Here is something guaranteed to work. Check with local laws and regulations. http://www.raptorsnest.com/Misc/GosTrap/ those traps are known as larson traps in england and can be bought legaly for trapping crows and magpies ;) ;) any shooting magazine will offer them for sale 8) 8) 8) 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i had a euorpean eagle owl these keep evry thing away even the cats.and people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John k Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 those traps are known as larson traps in england and can be bought legaly for trapping crows and magpies ;) ;) any shooting magazine will offer them for sale 8) 8) 8) 8) You still have to apply to Defra for a licence to trap Corvids in a larsen trap........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John k Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i had a euorpean eagle owl these keep evry thing away even the cats.and people Did the European Eagle Owl not spook your pigeons........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 You still have to apply to Defra for a licence to trap Corvids in a larsen trap........ Wasn't interested in trapping any Corvids .... Magpies are vermin still I believe, likewise Squirrells and rats etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 no licence required for magpies! The traps are easy to make as well, hardest part is making good springs for the top flap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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