kxkirk Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have just been given permission on some freshly drilled beans. i went to look at the field last night and there were plenty of pigeons on it the problem is there is no cover i have no idea where to put i hide. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Dont be afraid about putting a stand alone hide up on the edge of the field . Nice if you can put it up a day or two beforehand so the birds get used to it but the birds are not going to hang around that long after they have picked up any spillage. Keep the hide as low as you can and a full wrap of net on all sides, and if possible part roof so you can sit back under cover. The usual keep still and well coverd rules. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Dont be afraid about putting a stand alone hide up on the edge of the field . Nice if you can put it up a day or two beforehand so the birds get used to it but the birds are not going to hang around that long after they have picked up any spillage. Keep the hide as low as you can and a full wrap of net on all sides, and if possible part roof so you can sit back under cover. The usual keep still and well coverd rules. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu nesling Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 dont always think about the edges, are there any telegraph poles in the field? they make a great hide position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) When we have a field with no cover we have used a fishing brolley either with a seat or standing just cover it with netting with a couple of poles at the front. If you havent got a fishing brolley a patio brolly would do the job. Make sure that you have the wind off your back. Edited March 7, 2012 by pigeon controller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Marty Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Think if a hide is there a while they will stop paying attention..good luck mate.. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kxkirk Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Cheers guys. There are no telegraph poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) I have proved time and again that a hide can be successfully deployed ANYWHERE. It doesn't have to match the surroundings. Pigeons DO NOT need to get used to a hide, either. It also doesn't have to be kept low. Last year, i spotted a field of freshly drilled beans that was attracting a fair few pigeons. This field was less than 10 acres with no cover around it. My mate was of the belief that you need a hedge to set up against. Imagine his surprise when i made a brown coloured, 2 man hide on the very green, grass track surrounding the field. Pigeons came in superbly and we shot about 80. Remember, pigeons do not know what a hide is and have no reason to fear one. Edited March 7, 2012 by motty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Dont be afraid about putting a stand alone hide up on the edge of the field . Nice if you can put it up a day or two beforehand so the birds get used to it but the birds are not going to hang around that long after they have picked up any spillage. Keep the hide as low as you can and a full wrap of net on all sides, and if possible part roof so you can sit back under cover. The usual keep still and well coverd rules. Good luck Plus one from me.... Here is an example of one way you can http://s856.photobucket.com/albums/ab130/TheEssexHunter/Essex%20pigeons%202/?action=view¤t=STA60279.jpg TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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