Lmarie

Hi, what is the group called as I can't access it via the link given for some reason

Thanks guys! I will try putting some bread out today and I'll see if I can get any other type of eggs, I'll also pop in waitrose on the way home later and see if they stock quail eggs

yes that's exactly what I did. I put 2/3 in each side and 1/2 on top of each section. I cracked the odd one on top and left in open so they could see the yolk. I even cracked one near by on the floor and that one was eaten! But all the others, including those on top was not. As far as I'm aware the area has never had Larsen traps down before so I am quite surprised they haven't gone for it, even considering the time of year etc

I opened up the two traps on Friday and baited with eggs and I was unable to get a call bird. I decided aganist baiting with a rabbit following the good points made and i know there are buzards in the area. The two traps are at the same place but not awfully close to one another. I've not been able to catch anything as of yet :( even though there are around 15 magpies around the traps everyday! Both traps are well sheltered in case I did manage to get a call bird, but not too enclosed so they should still seem inviting to the maggies. Would moving the traps be beneficial or a hinderence to the task in hand? And again, any further advise would be appreciated

Thanks for the comments...I will be very careful with the call bird...after all he'll be doing me a favour ...if I can get one there will be knowledgeable people keeping an eye on him until I check the trap as per legislation...I do have plentiful rabbit though if need be, thanks for that, failing in getting a call bird I will bait one will rabbit and one will eggs

I need to trap some nuisance magpies, a friend has kindly lent me two Larsen traps to use, I will be using eggs to bait the traps with as I don't have a call bird and just wondered if anyone could offer any tips or alternative bait etc Or if anyone has a call bird I could pick up from Cheshire or the midlands that would be great