Holland&Holland Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 I am told by british shooters that the word decoy (and decoying) originated in the Netherlands. This technique of luring in pigeons and ducks by using artificial feathered friends was invented by the "De Kooij" brothers a long while ago. That's why it's now called decoy, sounds the same as the dutch name "De Kooij". I am not sure if they had fun or where telling the truth. So is it true or false??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 HH I do believe that you are correct. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 It looks like it could be the truth. http://www.decoymans.co.uk/chapter1/page3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytie Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 H&H, I was taken to a working decoy by my dad when I was little. This was one of the original duck decoys, and I was told the idea for them was brought over by the Dutch when they came to drain the fens for the Duke of Bedford. Below is a link for one of the remaining ones. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/...stallduckdecoy/ Ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted May 5, 2006 Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 we all no it was jock mctavish the third or second he was the man !!!! he he he lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holland&Holland Posted May 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2006 @ Cranfield; your link explains a lot, so not "De Kooij" brothers but from "eendenkooi" or kooi. We stille have some "eendenkooien" (the duck ponds for catching) in the Netherlands. They are heavily protected by law. And in the area around the kooi it's not allowed to build or disturb anything. So makes sense. Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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