pigeon mad Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 spoke to the farmer i shoot for yesterday and theres about 300-400 pigeons feeding on the rape. but the birds are also helping thereselves to the weat in the open store shed on the farm so going tomorow to set up on the rape next to the shed witch might help produce a bag let you no how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted January 12, 2010 Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 so how did you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2010 not the best really thay wernt coming to the deeks no matter what i did had three in the end was nice to just get out though . going again this weekend hopefully the snow will be gone by then !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Isnt it just like that....looks easy but never is...Often these birds are more intelligent than we give them credit for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The thing is if it was easy it would be boring and you might as well go clay pigeon shooting. Its good field craft that wins the day. Or so they say :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 your rite if it were to easy there wouldent be alot of sport in it. nice to no thay can get one over on me from time to time too many times realy ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 your rite if it were to easy there wouldent be alot of sport in it. nice to no thay can get one over on me from time to time too many times realy ha :blink: Don't worry mate they do it to me regularly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 nice to no its not just me then should be going sunday so will get my own back hopefully!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) spoke to the farmer i shoot for yesterday and theres about 300-400 pigeons feeding on the rape. but the birds are also helping thereselves to the weat in the open store shed on the farm so going tomorow to set up on the rape next to the shed witch might help produce a bag let you no how i get on I did;t think you was aloud open grain stores anymore due to the problem highlighted with bird mess I hope my shreaded wheat dont come from that farmer store. OTH Edited January 14, 2010 by Over the hill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 sit in the sheds and pick them off when they try to come in, we do that alot. at those close ranges 28g 7.5 does the trick nicely, even on grey backed crows - even if it doesnt work youre still sitting in a dry shed all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 ya think thats the approach im going for this weekend they should be well on it now as the snows still around. its old wheat thay feed to the cattle i think so your safe on your breakfast !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookiemonsterandmerlin. Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 ya think thats the approach im going for this weekend they should be well on it now as the snows still around. its old wheat thay feed to the cattle i think so your safe on your breakfast !!!!! Still should be covered even more so if going for animal feedstuff salmonella is a real concern if proper foodstuff hygenie is not held. All the best OTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 will mention to farmer cheers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Alot of farmers have their grainstores open either because they are loading lorries or getting machinery out of the store or moving the grain around and putting it through the dryers etc. If the farmer is using it for feed or anything then he may be going in and out of the barn several times during the day and wont want to keep opening the barn doors. I would not shoot too much in the barn because you dont want blood and feathers getting everywhere in the barn and also you dont want to put holes in his roof or walls you may be a great shot or not but I have seen this happen many times where people swing too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 ya he is in and out alot at the mo as he has people picking loads up and and moving it himself so your prob rite. ill TRY and hit them as they come towards the shed so will be no danger of kills near the feed point wel made though should be a good day fingers crossed!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseaDavid Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Good luck mate hope you have a great day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon mad Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 cheers mate let you no how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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