what do you think of these crows

[cuzzy]

looking around on e bay and came across these feathered crows use for Halloween props i have ordered one as i have never had any look with my decoys thinking if they are any good after Halloween they might be cheaper

[Philmypower]

I think they will reflect the light alot, have you tried a u caller there the best bit of kit ive got for crows they come in from all over

[cuzzy]

no I've not tired a u caller bit over my budget i do have a fox caller but it only has rabbit .fox bark.etc on it

[Philmypower]

Well as far as decoys go you cant do much better than a dead crow, push a stick up its ar** and stake it in the ground, also try to spread open its wings

[manxman2]

No dont spread its wings man, all they will do is circle 60 yards up and make a fuss.

 

Stick a stick right up thru its *****, up thru its belly and neck, then pop its head on the stick and shove alittle more up.

Now stick him on a fence post, looking up to the direction you think others will come from.

All you do is pull the fence wire out at the staple and jam the stick there, do the same along half a dozen posts, and then just peg the dead ones heads up by jamming a stick in its chest, then up thru its neck finally popping his head on it, out on the ground walking into the wind, same as the birds on the posts facing into the wind, you can leave a couple of posts clear, some will attempt to land on them.

 

I used to use thin metal doweling as it went into baked soil easy, but you have to be carefull popping the heads on as it will go right thru and into the palm of your hand, and that gets your attention pretty quick.

 

Even if its standing barley, knock a couple of posts in to stand 2 birds on, widen a barbwire staple and knock it in 6 inches from the top of the post to jam the stick in and pur the rest of the deeks on the freshest damage, you can always tell the freshest as its still sappy, and where they were the day before has dried out, i am talking about the mat of snapped stalks they walk on.

Stand the posts behind the deeks.

Between the deeks and hide, or to the side, but still in view..

Make sure your hide is deep and your sat back in the dark.

 

you can also do this on stone walled fields.

Edited October 12, 2010 by manxman2

[activeviii]

I think they will reflect the light alot, have you tried a u caller there the best bit of kit ive got for crows they come in from all over

 

 

but this U-caller is only for taking photos as we all know how illegal it is to call birds with electronic aid so one can shoot them.

 

Be a little careful on how you word things as some forums are watched for fuel

 

Phil.

[cuzzy]

thank for all the advice i do use dead pigeons with spikes in the same manner just need to shot some crows to put in the freezer might have to go out with the hmr to see if can get a few

[hoTshoT-16]

good thinking

how much are they?

do they stand up on their own or will you need to place on support sticks

[THEINVISIBLESCARECROW]

looking around on e bay and came across these feathered crows use for Halloween props i have ordered one as i have never had any look with my decoys thinking if they are any good after Halloween they might be cheaper

Cheap & nasty, probably chinese made.

Not very sturdy, tail feathers are naff, dyed chicken feathers.

I got one for a Haloween prop thinking of useing it after.

Never used it though.

I think they would work but would need carefull handling if useing often.

Save your money.

[docholiday]

No dont spread its wings man, all they will do is circle 60 yards up and make a fuss.

 

Stick a stick right up thru its *****, up thru its belly and neck, then pop its head on the stick and shove alittle more up.

Now stick him on a fence post, looking up to the direction you think others will come from.

All you do is pull the fence wire out at the staple and jam the stick there, do the same along half a dozen posts, and then just peg the dead ones heads up by jamming a stick in its chest, then up thru its neck finally popping his head on it, out on the ground walking into the wind, same as the birds on the posts facing into the wind, you can leave a couple of posts clear, some will attempt to land on them.

 

I used to use thin metal doweling as it went into baked soil easy, but you have to be carefull popping the heads on as it will go right thru and into the palm of your hand, and that gets your attention pretty quick.

 

Even if its standing barley, knock a couple of posts in to stand 2 birds on, widen a barbwire staple and knock it in 6 inches from the top of the post to jam the stick in and pur the rest of the deeks on the freshest damage, you can always tell the freshest as its still sappy, and where they were the day before has dried out, i am talking about the mat of snapped stalks they walk on.

Stand the posts behind the deeks.

Between the deeks and hide, or to the side, but still in view..

Make sure your hide is deep and your sat back in the dark.

 

you can also do this on stone walled fields.

 

Like this idea and will be giving it a go asap

doc

[Fisherman Mike]

Good Tips.