sitsinhedges Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I'm usually stumped for a flapper decoy pigeon if I don't remember to take one out of the freezer the day before. Any ideas for defrosting them more quickly when an unexpected opportunity rears its head? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Put a couple on your heater vents then as you drive to your chosen area the should defrost nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Defrost in the microwave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Microwave or passenger footwell with heater blower on max. I will admit to using a hot air blow gun and hair dryer for emergency defrost following a phone call. Edited May 3, 2015 by pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Microwave or passenger footwell with heater blower on max. one of these methods could end in divorce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 My son has been known to leave them in the back of his landy, when he needs them they walk to where he wants them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooooper Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 10 mins in a plastic bag with a hair dryer pointing in, tried warming them on the way stinks the car out, just try and remember the night before like I do(sometimes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Tumble dryer 😗 Sorry couldn't resist All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil w Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Attach It to your roof aerial on your vehicle. Takes 20 miles at roughly 30 mph.Give or take a few miles or the legal speed limit you can travel at.Obviously you have to take the Ambiente temperature into account. Driving down the motorway at 70 mph at 10-15 degrees excels defrosting time, so adjust your, speed accordingly for the perfect, defrosted pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 I keep dead birds in the fridge, so I never have this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty* Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 I have used the microwave be for but to be honest the smell wasnt good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 When I go at short notice I use eight dead pigeons straight out of the freezer. I have got a metal basket that rest on the top inside the freezer that hold eight on there backs , I let the heads and neck go through the mesh at the bottom so when I take them out they are all ready in the standing position, and with a bit of luck it shouldn't take to long to get a couple to put on your magnet. plus if your only going for a short time you can put the frozen ones back in the freezer if there still solid and lay eight out the same ready for the next time you go , resulting in no wastage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel73 Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 If I forget to take one out the freezer the night before I put one in the microwave 1 minute at a time or as already said the smell ain't good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) In a plastic bag and into a bowl of hot water while you are getting everything else ready. Then tightly wrap in a hot cloth and pack it into the car. Edited May 5, 2015 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 You could always try and freeze the bird/s in the position that you want them in. I have frozen Crows/Jackdaws with bamboo rods still inserted into them. Taken out of the freezer, they can be used straight away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storsey Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 If you freeze them in a good posture you can use them frozen ..... I insert a wooden peg through the chest into the skull then freeze with the wings tucked in ... Always freeze them individually and let them defrost whilst there decaying for you Hope that helps Ment decoying for you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Always stick a couple down the front of my trousers and drive over to the farm . Better if you go commando . Harnser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I get my wife to put a couple in each cup of her bra while I'm getting my flask ready, does the job nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbrierley Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 ff4 flapper you dont need to defrost break the wings before freezing out of freezer ready to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycoy Posted May 13, 2015 Report Share Posted May 13, 2015 Some interesting methods for warming up a bird!! some might get you the cold shoulder off the misses though. which ever you use, a good tip is to put an elastic band around one of the legs ( pigeons leg) or cut a foot off (pigeon) so you know which birds have been defrosted so you don't send them to the game dealer and into the food chain. if you have a good day it maybe hard to find the original 10 frozen ones!! Flycoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Some interesting methods for warming up a bird!! some might get you the cold shoulder off the misses though. which ever you use, a good tip is to put an elastic band around one of the legs ( pigeons leg) or cut a foot off (pigeon) so you know which birds have been defrosted so you don't send them to the game dealer and into the food chain. if you have a good day it maybe hard to find the original 10 frozen ones!! Flycoy Not if you yous breasted out birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 Some interesting methods for warming up a bird!! some might get you the cold shoulder off the misses though.which ever you use, a good tip is to put an elastic band around one of the legs ( pigeons leg) or cut a foot off (pigeon) so you know which birds have been defrosted so you don't send them to the game dealer and into the food chain. if you have a good day it maybe hard to find the original 10 frozen ones!!Flycoy I always tie a string around the leg of the decoys so I can find and discard at the end of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireSam Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I always tie a string around the leg of the decoys so I can find and discard at the end of the day. I just break the knee joint and pull a leg off...easy to spot and quicker than using string or a knife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 just leave a couple in the back of your vehicle, then you are always ready to go. KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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