invector Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 There have been requests in the past for advice on the correct method to use for dispatching wounded birds. Armadillo have the answer: www.birddispatcher.co.uk Priced at £37.95 their tool will be launched at the Game Fair. Check Sporting Gun magazine, page 121. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Are you sure of this web address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Are you sure of this web address? It doesnt work mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 That's how it's printed in the magazine. Perhaps they aren't online until the launch? There is no other address except for the firm's name, which is Armadillo Innovations Ltd. There is also a photo of the tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Are you sure of this web address? It doesnt work mate I know that was what i was pointing out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 There seems to be another business with that name. Just noticed a phone number: 01980 629796. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Is that the thing that looks like a set of nutcrackers, or for the more refined, a garlic press ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirky640 Posted June 9, 2006 Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 There have been requests in the past for advice on the correct method to use for dispatching wounded birds. Armadillo have the answer: www.birddispatcher.co.uk Priced at £37.95 their tool will be launched at the Game Fair. Check Sporting Gun magazine, page 121. how much do it with youre hands it cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted June 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2006 Red handle with a hook over a cup or ring. It looks as if you open it, by depressing the handle, then after placing the bird's head in the jaws, let go!! In the picture the handle seems to be squeezed shut with the hook hovering over the cup/ring. I wouldn't buy one because I've dispatched wounded birds over many years. In the old days you were taught how to do it and I believe you owe it to your quarry to learn how to do it quickly and efficiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly87 Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 i think £40 is a fair amount of money to spend just for dispatcching birds, i remember a old boy taught me once how to humanly dispatch pheasents by plucking one of there main fethers and pushing it in at a certain spot in the back of their skulls, kills them instantly. or just use a preist or sorts, you can make your own for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ratcatcher Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 use your hands, just brake there necks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanky Doodle Pigeon Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Very similar to these:- http://www.solwayfeeders.com/ProductsDetai...STOCK_CODE=7401 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted June 10, 2006 Report Share Posted June 10, 2006 Save your money.Hold your quarry in your left (or right hand) ,with wings held down, then with your free hand turn its head about 2 1/2 times until you feel a click,and that is that. I have done this thousands of times ,quick and effective. Hitman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted June 19, 2006 Report Share Posted June 19, 2006 Bite the back of the head with your teeth, tried it once, never going there again, LOL Alex :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chael Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Save your money.Hold your quarry in your left (or right hand) ,with wings held down,then with your free hand turn its head about 2 1/2 times until you feel a click,and that is that. I have done this thousands of times ,quick and effective. Hitman. shows how good you are if you have 1000's of wounded birds J/K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted July 5, 2006 Report Share Posted July 5, 2006 Someones got more money than sense LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonrms Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I think its the same with any quarry... if for any reason you shoot at it and it injures/wounds it.... then you have to learn hot to put it out quickly... a rabbit for instance.. you can hit them dead in the head and most of the time they back flip and drop... but sometimes.. and only sometimes... they run in circles.... despite it going into its skull... you have to learn to break there necks quick. by hand is by far the most sensible thing to do.... be carefull... if you shoot it then you cant be that scared to pick it up.. and that means you can just break its neck.... it doesnt take much... a pull or twisting some even know how to do the karate chop method... which is what i use as a quick and easy kill..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coupe312 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 rabbits/ hares foot on back of head/neck pick back legs up. till resistance thena litle more, the necks broke. nice easy minimal of mess or stress. birds grab the head beak facing between middle and index finger, role your wrist in a small verticle circul, that will flip the bird over and will break ins neck by its own weight. do it quickly with minimum of fuss. doing it slow causes the bird to flap and struggle in stress. just be brave wear glove the first few times if you don't feel confident. short sharp thats the key. i'd say it be quicker and more human to do it this way than useing a dispacther Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocksaplenty Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 I can never understand why anyone would want to buy a dispatcher. If you've shot and wounded an animal give it a few minutes to calm down and let some of the adrenaline run out of it's system otherwise you are going to cause it more stress by running after it. Then... Rabbits with one hand pick up just below the scruff of the neck and give a good chop at the neck Pigeons. Pick up neck between thumb and forefinger and give a quick flick - once you master the technique it's easy. Or failing that just pull the head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ''If you've shot and wounded an animal give it a few minutes to calm down and let some of the adrenaline run out of it's system otherwise you are going to cause it more stress by running after it.'' I like to dispatch a wounded animal as quickly as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invector Posted July 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 If you don't know how to dispatch your quarry quickly, and efficiently, might I suggest you practice on ones that are already dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead-Eyed Duck Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Bite the back of the head with your teeth, tried it once, never going there again, LOL Alex My favourite way The only problem with it is that my canines are now longer than the dogs. Oh, and I hate the light, and I can only work at night. Being trying to get a black cape on E bay for ages Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Are you sure of this web address? It doesnt work mate works ok for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulltimeshooter Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Are you sure of this web address? It doesnt work mate works ok for me. Ahhh its working now!.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country_est Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 ''If you've shot and wounded an animal give it a few minutes to calm down and let some of the adrenaline run out of it's system otherwise you are going to cause it more stress by running after it.'' Not to good if your in a field of wet kale in a line of walking guns . Anyway that is what the dog is for . May be OK to use one of these for the bigger wild fowl ie mallard or geese, espeacailly if it can be done single handed so you don't have to put the gun down in the mud. Haven't used one and dont think I would pay that price, but have had a couple of times where thing I thought were dead have started flapping or thumping in the game bag. Trev Save your money.Hold your quarry in your left (or right hand) ,with wings held down, then with your free hand turn its head about 2 1/2 times until you feel a click,and that is that. I have done this thousands of times ,quick and effective. Hitman. shows how good you are if you have 1000's of wounded birds J/K Also could just be a picker up on a big game shoot. Nothing says he wounded them him self Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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