Lez325 Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) DIY Decoys- well sort of I recently spent £15 buying an 18 inch, plastic, Great Horned Owl Decoy- it did work to some extent bringing in a few Rooks to the shotgun but they soon got the jist it was a plastic replica However: once it got rained on it shined like a beacon ( not good) and Rooks / Carrion Crows were turning away some 40 yards out from my hide So I decided to apply my self to sorting this problem out- the idea was to cover the Owl Decoy in something that didnt shine when wet - low and behold whilst out this mornimng I came across what was left of a Hen Pheasant that had lost in a fight to a Fox- I filled my shooting bag with the feathers ( all that was left of the unfortunate Pheasant)) and brought them home- my Mrs was overjoyed at a kitchen full of dead bird remains Sorted some glue( Carpet adhesive 100% Waterproof so the Feathers wont fall off in the rain) and stuck the feathers onto the decoy individually - this took ages and a little patience produced an almost finished Great Horned Owl Decoy Ok, maybe not the right colouring for a Great Horned Owl, but it looks more realistic now ( or will do when I finish the face and chest) Just need to find a dead Pheasant or even better a dead Buzzard & No I wont be shooting either of these birds to provide the feathers I antisipate the feathers Ive stuck on, will move in a breeze and looking a little more like a raptor & will bring in the Corvids over my shotgun Heres a couple of Photo's as said ITS NOT FINISHED YET! still to do the face, chest and a few more on the back to fill in the gaps Les Anyone have some Feathers that would be suitable- I need some - will cover P&P Edited May 22, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 (edited) Looks good Lez,i reckon that will do the job :o what you need is a couple of roadkill hen birds to finish it off :o why not give our resident roadkill expert a PM,bicykillgaz should sort you out mate :o :o atb BB Edited May 22, 2010 by Bluebarrels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 That actually does look good lez, will be nice to see if you have better luck drawing the crows in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireshot Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Fair play that looks good will try that myself well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted May 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Thanks guys- Im searching the lanes of Somerset for a dead Pheasant or even better a dead Buzzard ( not intending to shoot either of these birds to complete my project) just so you know...... Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted May 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 More feathers found- just waiting for the ones fellow PW members have posted here it is so far: Front Back at least it doest shine in the rain now and boy is it raining- typical Somerset Bank Holiday weather Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 It looks great. I'm going to have a go myself when I get some feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevouk Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Lez it looks great, but you'll have the bird watchers out say they've found a new breed of owl..... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy223 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 Looks great Lez! well done..inspirational Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearhire Posted May 30, 2010 Report Share Posted May 30, 2010 good idea and good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks guys. :blink: As I stood it on my patio to photograph - I went inside to get the digital camera- it was mobbed by 2 Grey Wagtails- so It should in theory work well on the corvids - even more so if I place a dead Rook by its feet. Im out Thursday - keep you posted Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayfly36 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Excellent work, i use my feathers for tying my flies, but im def gonna have a go at this, i have an owl here that needs a face lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted June 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 (edited) Lez it looks great, but you'll have the bird watchers out say they've found a new breed of owl..... lol I'll have to make up a FAKE OWL type call and play it from my 4x4 just to add to the confusion Excellent work, i use my feathers for tying my flies, but im def gonna have a go at this, i have an owl here that needs a face lift. Its very theraputical - It took me around 5 hrs over a couple of days- remember to use waterproof Adhesive though, or the feathers may fall off in the rain Les Edited June 1, 2010 by Lez325 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrwood Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Les, Hope the owl is bringing you some birds in. Excellent work. Think ill also be trying to make one. Let us know how you get on with it. Good Luck! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I took 7 Carrion Crows using a shotgun and the Owl- late yesterday afternoon around 5pm Shot one over Rook deeks - then took away those deeks - replaced them with the Owl and a dead rook by its feet- and in they came mobbing it like crazy- my shotgun was red hot lol - cracking sport Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimlsd Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 I took 7 Carrion Crows using a shotgun and the Owl- late yesterday afternoon around 5pm Shot one over Rook deeks - then took away those deeks - replaced them with the Owl and a dead rook by its feet- and in they came mobbing it like crazy- my shotgun was red hot lol - cracking sport Les ##Excellent tip there... i have the same owl and never had that much joy with it... i think i might try that one for deffo.... i might even dye the feathers if it makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 Good idea, and good to hear it works. Sounds like you have the patience of a saint lez. Might have to give it a try at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Good idea, and good to hear it works. Sounds like you have the patience of a saint lez.Might have to give it a try at some point I do try I really do Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamish64 Posted June 30, 2010 Report Share Posted June 30, 2010 Looks good to me. Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makka Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 looks fantastic lezz, going to make that my winter nights project.peak game season, loads of feathers available.thinking of mallard [ femail] .your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lez325 Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 looks fantastic lezz, going to make that my winter nights project.peak game season, loads of feathers available.thinking of mallard [ femail] .your thoughts. Yes Mallard would be just as good if not better than Pheasant- (Plumage of the femail Mallard is more Raptor looking) If you need any advise on glues etc PM me Les Ps Ive shot dozens of Rooks and Carrion Crows using this decoy- it was time well spent in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 Yes Mallard would be just as good if not better than Pheasant- (Plumage of the femail Mallard is more Raptor looking) If you need any advise on glues etc PM me Les :blink: Ps Ive shot dozens of Rooks and Carrion Crows using this decoy- it was time well spent in my opinion where did you get the decoy from les? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireboy Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 that looks so much better then the normal one i have one i use for the crows i shall give that a go well good job mate nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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