steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I have been working on a fox pelt that I have tanned. I plan to use it to draw in Crows and Magpies. Although the 'fox' looks, and is, flat in appearance, you have to look at it from a 'bird's eye' view. By the time the birds are close enough to have a better look, it will be too late for them. As can be seen in the photographs, I have secured a frame to the inside of the pelt, and have fixed spikes (metal coat hanger) to the legs. These can then be inserted into the ground. The legs can also be positioned at any angle, as can the tail and head. I've no doubt that this will work, especially as I intend to place it near a fence, with crow or magpie decoys looking down on it from the fence. Photographs were taken in my garden, and would obviously look more natural if taken outdoors in a field etc. I'll report my findings in due course. Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camokid Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 ha ha that looks wicked. dont leave it in my field it might get a extra hole in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 excellent - please report back with your findings Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 looks like basil brush looks like it will do the job though,be interesting to see the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 That's a really good effort Steve.Well Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 That's a really good effort Steve.Well Done. It must look authentic Mark, because CAS (my Jack Russell) nearly tore it apart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deputy dog Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I know what your doing in your shed all the time know. Watching re runs of Blue Peter lol. Didn't see any double sided sticky tape though mate lolololol. Looks a good job Steve fair play, hope you get the results you want with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I know what your doing in your shed all the time know. Watching re runs of Blue Peter lol. Didn't see any double sided sticky tape though mate lolololol. Looks a good job Steve fair play, hope you get the results you want with it. Well at least I did'nt say' 'And this is one that I prepared earlier'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 It must look authentic Mark, because CAS (my Jack Russell) nearly tore it apart! I can believe it Steve.She's a cracking Terrier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky green Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 looking good steve,will try it with one of mine me thinks?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 looks great, had wanted to do the same myself, but couldent find a pelt, so opted for blue peter number two effect from this to this as you have stated, Im sure these put in long grass in corner/edge of field, will be enough to entice them down for a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Let us know how it works dude, I was thinking along the same lines....cooool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 I'm hoping to try it out on Saturday (weather permitting) and will report the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Good luck on sat, cant wait to find out how it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowz Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Brilliant idea and looks easy enough to do I'll just have to get a fox and not leave a huge hole in it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Brilliant idea and looks easy enough to do I'll just have to get a fox and not leave a huge hole in it lol There were two holes in this one, but I just sewed them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Elvis Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Are the bones still in the legs? :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Well done Steve looks very convincing mate i reckon you should get some good results with Basil,Boom Boom BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 that reminds me of the stuffed cat on "thats life" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 Are the bones still in the legs? :blink: No bones whatsoever in any part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 That looks like a great idea Steve and you've done a good job on it mate, well done! It will be interesting to hear what sort of results you get from it, especially if you can set it up in or on the edge a rookery! I wouldn't mind trying something like that myself but I suspect that "she who must be obeyed" might have something to say about the idea of me having a fox skin in the flat. Her nose is so sensitive she can even tell if I have had any shot rabbits (Wrapped in a bin bag) in the 4X4 onernight and mumbles about them - She's got a better nose that a springer spanniel, which is a shame 'cos she won't have anything to do with the idea of me training her to sit and retrieve on command! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy223 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Thats Brilliant Steve, very creative! well Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 That looks great Steve, should work a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham-laddie Posted May 12, 2011 Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 It never ceases to amaze me how many people can come up with simple but cracking bits of kit..... .....and share them with the rest, take my hat off to you squire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully7s Posted May 14, 2011 Report Share Posted May 14, 2011 i like how if you dont get no joy u just flip it over and have a bbq.... good work hope its worth the effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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