What do you do with the dead birds??

[docholiday]

Thing is though, I would have no problem using up 100 pigeons. And I know plenty people who would take any excess

 

 

and that is the best outcome

doc

[Stretch]

Thing is though, I would have no problem using up 100 pigeons. And I know plenty people who would take any excess

 

I'm new to the sport, not got the contacts that you get aquire over time.................. Or did'nt until an hour ago.

 

Problem solved now.

[Stretch]

Just don't shoot more than you can use. It's not exactly complicated.

 

Edited August 17, 2010 by Stretch

[docholiday]

PS would be doubtfull about putting food into the food chain when it may have been lying in the sun for several hours. at this time of the year I find that the flies are on the pigeon within a few mins of them hitting the deck. if you plan on eating them I wouldnt leave them on the floor but would pick them as soon as shot and place in a cool box.

doc

[Popgun]

Feed mine to the dogs and ferrets and the wifes cat and eat a few

[Evil Elvis]

Personally I use dead birds in the pattern and not sure I'd eat any that have been in the sun all day,

 

Couldnt agree more, any i use as decoys in the sun get left for charlie!!! In the bushes.

[PaulABF]

I use hessian sacks - army issue sandbags - to keep the birds in while I'm shooting. I'll use a few in the pattern and the rest go in the sack in the shade. Air gets to them but flies don't. The flyblown decoys get put in the fenn traps or in the bin.

[chrispti]

I use hessian sacks - army issue sandbags - to keep the birds in while I'm shooting. I'll use a few in the pattern and the rest go in the sack in the shade. Air gets to them but flies don't. The flyblown decoys get put in the fenn traps or in the bin.

 

 

I use a roll of damp builders hessian B)

[Harnser]

Fly eggs are not normally a problem on your birds as they can be brushed off and any that you miss will soon be killed off in the freezer . Your main problem this time of the year is the heat and it will soon turn your birds if they are left in the sun . check the birds vents when you have picked up at the end of the day . Any sign of green around the vent the bird has started to decay ,get rid of it . Game dealers dont like green bums .

Harnser .

[b325]

If you get more than you can handle .Take them to sporting supplies at Bloxwich. Not far from you .Think you have to phone first to let them know.They will give you some cartridges for them or cash if you perfer.Not alot mind but if your stuck better than nothing.

[activeviii]

I NEVER waste them, i've always given them away to anyone who will take them, even the messy ones get used by a friend who owns buzzards (or something like them). The thing is i'm starting to get bigger bags and its become more difficult to shift them. Plus it's getting expensive so could do with finding someone to buy them.

 

 

be carefull with lead shot birds if feeding the raptors as you will poison them. none toxic loads only.

 

 

i was speaking to Will Oakley at the CLA and he would pick frozen birds up if in a fair quantity. 100+. offering 24p frozen.

 

i use roger quality foods in fairford as he gives 28p but i do have to take them as he dosent collect.

 

speaking to roger in the week and he tells me that willo game have called in the receiver's, how true this is i dont know but there web site has gone. might be worth a phone call though. 01588 650539 Nr bishops castle, shropshire.

 

All the best

 

Phil.

[Sauer]

whatever you do dont dump them its not an option unless fly blown but as other have said still have uses in magnets or fox bait etc.

 

if your relatively new but dont have contacts to sell then i strongly suggest you buy a chest freezer doesnt have to be a big thing.

 

with this economic climate and cost of everything then at least your getting good quality unprocessed natural meat!!!! and plenty receieps on this forum!!!

 

our sport and other fieldsports are under enough of a threat without people just shooting for hell of it and dumping the end result

 

sauer

[rigwallet]

On a more serious note , I had a pigeon vindalo a few evenings ago . ,

 

As follows :

 

INGRIEDIENTS:

 

2 Onions

4 Cloves of garlic

1 Piece of ginger

4 Large tomatos

6-8 Pigeon breats

8 Tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon of honey( the runny stuff)

 

 

CURRY PASTE:

 

1 Tablespoon Tumeric

3 Tablespoons Groundnut oil

2 Tablespoons tomato puree

1 Teaspoon Black Peppercorns

4 Cloves

2 Teaspoons coriander seeds

2 Teaspoons of Fennel seeds

1 Teaspoon of fenugreek seeds.

1-2 Teaspoons of chilli powder or 2-3 chillies

 

 

METHOD:

 

Dice onion , garlic and ginger and sweat in a pan for about ten minutes.

 

While this is bubbling away toast the black peppercorns, cloves ,coriander seeds ,fennel seeds and fenugreek seeds in a dry pan for around 30-60 secs . (its important that you dont let them burn as they will go bitter but they need to toast so keep an eye on them) once theses have toasted bung them all in a pestle and mortar and smash to pieces . Add the rest of the spices and groundnut oil to make your curry paste.

 

 

Now chop up your pigeon and chuck in the pan and fry for a few minutes with the onions and garlic .Then add the curry paste and let it fry for about 30 secs then chop up your tomatoes and put in the pan with the balsamic vinegar ,honey and 400ml of water or stock if you prefer . Cover with the lid and bring to the boil. Once it has boiled lower to a simmer and cook for about 45 mins - 1 hr. Then take the lid off and allow to reduce into a wonderfull sticky vindaloo gravy. Dont be tempted to add cornflour or any thickening agents as the curry will do this itself. And the spices need time to cook down.

 

 

 

Pigeon vindalo Yum Yum !!!

Gettin a bit to posh on here pigeon vindaloo ok but you forgot to tell us what rice naan bread and starter and when can we all come to your house so you can cook us all one

[Imperfection]

Woodpigeons i sell.

 

Crows i leave scattered over the field-as per the farmers instructions.

[Stretch]

be carefull with lead shot birds if feeding the raptors as you will poison them. none toxic loads only.

 

 

i was speaking to Will Oakley at the CLA and he would pick frozen birds up if in a fair quantity. 100+. offering 24p frozen.

 

i use roger quality foods in fairford as he gives 28p but i do have to take them as he dosent collect.

 

speaking to roger in the week and he tells me that willo game have called in the receiver's, how true this is i dont know but there web site has gone. might be worth a phone call though. 01588 650539 Nr bishops castle, shropshire.

 

All the best

 

Phil.

 

 

Mate, thankyou for that, don't think the chap would be to happy if his 20 year old bird died from lead poisoning.

 

And thanks for the number.

 

Gona send you a PM, see if it's any use to you.

 

Craig

[mpk]

Gettin a bit to posh on here pigeon vindaloo ok but you forgot to tell us what rice naan bread and starter and when can we all come to your house so you can cook us all one

 

 

Hey i had it with chips and it was very tasty!! i Would usually have pilau rice and peshwari naans . I have not perfected the naans yet as i have no clay oven ......And to you all coming down to have some You will have to prise it out of the kids hands first . I know your not going to belive me but my 2 year old actually likes spice and did have some of said vindalo ... She is a legend

[Stretch]

whatever you do dont dump them its not an option unless fly blown but as other have said still have uses in magnets or fox bait etc.

 

if your relatively new but dont have contacts to sell then i strongly suggest you buy a chest freezer doesnt have to be a big thing.

 

with this economic climate and cost of everything then at least your getting good quality unprocessed natural meat!!!! and plenty receieps on this forum!!!

 

our sport and other fieldsports are under enough of a threat without people just shooting for hell of it and dumping the end result

 

sauer

 

 

As i said earlier Sauer, i have never dumped any yet. I have respect for both the countryside and animals, would never waste a life. Made a new contact the day before yesterday so went out and brought a 5ft chest freezer. Job done

 

Craig

[docholiday]

As i said earlier Sauer, i have never dumped any yet. I have respect for both the countryside and animals, would never waste a life. Made a new contact the day before yesterday so went out and brought a 5ft chest freezer. Job done

 

Craig

 

 

Nice sentiments but arn't we getting away from the fact that this is pest control, not shooting for fun

doc

[Stretch]

Nice sentiments but arn't we getting away from the fact that this is pest control, not shooting for fun

doc

 

Well, i can't honestly say that i soley go out on the field to control pests. I go out because i love the sport, i love being out in the countryside and whilst i'm there i shoot as many of the little b******* as my shooting ability permits which in turn results in me controlling pests. End result is that I'm happy, farmers happy, everyones happy.

 

What i meant by not wasting a life, is if i've ended it's life i see it as my responsibilty that its put too use in some way even though they are pests and i'm starting to hate the ******* things.

 

Edited August 19, 2010 by Stretch