Real decoy

[Farmer-of-the-Futre]

Hey all, my dad and i recently went on a roost shoot and returend with a peuney bag of 1! I was hoping to make this lone pigeon into a decoy. Has anyone ever made a decoy from a pigeon and is it worth it? I am guessing the right thing to do is to clean it out and prehaps stuff it? Any tips or guides will be greatfully accepted Thanks

[Beardo]

just get some half shell decoys - you can glue feather from real ones to them if you want - but i really wouldn't bother trying to stuff one - it won't last long in the field

[Farmer-of-the-Futre]

just get some half shell decoys - you can glue feather from real ones to them if you want - but i really wouldn't bother trying to stuff one - it won't last long in the field

ahh right. Well at the moment we have about 8 full bodies and one bouncer.. Ill see if i can pick up a pack of 10 shells from my local shop then.. And i suppose you can throw plastic ones into a bag where as you wouldnt want to damadge real ones. Thanks

[chrispti]

Flock coated shells are better as they dont shine

 

 

You could also keep 10 or so dead birds in a freezer (if you have room) to use as decoys. Just get them out the night before and hey presto. . . . . . . 10 of the best decoys you will ever use

[linny]

You could also keep 10 or so dead birds in a freezer (if you have room) or outside

[chrispti]

You could also keep 10 or so dead birds in a freezer (if you have room) or outside

 

 

As long as there are no badgers about

[missedagain]

For shells you really need the use Pigeon Maxi Movers - they make a big difference.

Forget trying to make a long term decoy out of a dead bird.

I've had decent bags and fun using lofters - well worth the money for the poles.

Using these you are not decoying to a food source - more to 'I am having s rest - its safe - join me'...