roughshooter Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Hi all - blew the cobwebs off all my pigeon deeks on sunday and went up the farm on the maize stubble - sadly it was brilliant sunshine and no wind at all so the pigeon shooting wasn't the best although I had a few in the bag. However there was a rake of crows about. Now I don't have a 4 x 4 and have to carry enough stuff across the field so am wondering if there any shell crow deeks about? or even if shell deeks work for the clever crow? I have some old shell pigeon deeks and was thinking of givibng them a coat of blackboard paint - anybody tried this? Your thoughts are welcomed Regards Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland's Finest! Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I've never seen shell crow decoys but I bought some full bodied ones off ebay a while back and they work well for me, but once you shoot a few crows add them to the decoy pattern and you'll get way more crows coming in. I seen a post on a topic were somebody painted there pigeon shell decoys black and it worked for them but everyone has there own way I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 give it a try, Ive turned american dove deeks into magpies, with some success, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshooter Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Nothing ventured then nothing gained! I will get the blackboard paint out a bit later and see how they turn out Regards Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HW682 Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Have you thought about sillosock crows? I have a couple and to be honest I don't really think they look as good as the pigeon ones. I believe the newer ones are flocked though, so they might be better. They will meet the requirement for light and reasonably portable though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrion crow Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) I have sprayed two half shell pigeon deeks mat black and painted the beaks black gloss, they bring them in, also use a crow call, but as some one said swap deeks for shot birds, nothing like the real thing. Edited October 18, 2010 by carrion crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 (edited) I know were to get crow shell and they are flocked Edited October 18, 2010 by paul hart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark the hat Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 come on paul spill the beans then !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roughshooter Posted October 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I know were to get crow shell and they are flocked Are they just pigeon deeks that are flocked black? or styled on the good old crow? I have some spare over sized shell deeks so have just painted one in a matt black - says non reflective but will have to see how it looks when it is dry. If it looks ok then I will paint half a dozen and set them up to the one side of my pigeon deeks. Time will tell - crows seem a little more intelligent than the old woodie!!!! Going to invest in a rotary as well - been putting it off for years but I suppose needs must. Have stuck an ad in the wanted but if any one has one localish that they want to shift then let me know Regards Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 come on paul spill the beans then !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Try a pm to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 I have sprayed two half shell pigeon deeks mat black and painted the beaks black gloss, they bring them in, also use a crow call, but as some one said swap deeks for shot birds, nothing like the real thing. personally i dont swap the deeks just keep adding the dead ones to them the bigger the pattern the better atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 hi roughshooter try cutting a black sock down the middle and glueing it on good as anything and wont shine when wet atb dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hushpower Posted October 18, 2010 Report Share Posted October 18, 2010 Try texas rags ,no weight to carry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcrabtree Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 I was advised to pull black tights over pigeon decoys and cut to size. Haven't tied it yet but at least you keep your decoys as pigeons for later use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucey Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Best thing is black school/work socks. you can get a pack of 10 for a couple of quid. Just pull them over your pigeon shells. newer the better though, I used some old one's from the bottom of the draw, put them on the shell and could see right through them! ... and no they wern't my mrs's tights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcrabtree Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Tried the trick with the socks and yes tights are too see through and white wing and neck flashes show through. Took them out yesterday and crows seemed to come into the pattern quite happily. I think it helped that being shells the pattern still had lots of movement in it. (Unlike FUD decoys) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcrabtree Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 http://www.callingducks.com/newsfeed_item.aspx?ID=69964 Tom Sykes video on making crow decoys/ texas rads out of bin liners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B725 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've never seen shell crow decoys but I bought some full bodied ones off ebay a while back and they work well for me, but once you shoot a few crows add them to the decoy pattern and you'll get way more crows coming in. I seen a post on a topic were somebody painted there pigeon shell decoys black and it worked for them but everyone has there own way I suppose. There you go crow shell decoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Asda is selling crow decoys in there Halloween department fiver each. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdsallpl Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 There you go crow shell decoys I have exactly the same as these bought from ebay. They work a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrus1988 Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) http://groceries.asda.com/asda-webstore/landing/home.shtml?cmpid=ahc-_-ghs-_-asdacom-_-halloween-_-accessories-cta/product/910001430981 Haha can't believe it, £5 each isn't too bad either. Edited October 25, 2014 by Cyrus1988 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 And they will be on special offer next Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 And they will be on special offer next Saturday That's what I thought :( ......went last year expecting to get them half price spoke to one of the sales assistant they go back to the warehouse......I'll still have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Did anyone have any luck with the crow decoys from asda??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 jack pyke make good flocked crow shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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