scraptofthillfarm Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hello all, I have a friendly family farm on the outskirts of Leicester, for the last year or so I have been renting out our shepherds hut to pigeon shooters. If anyone is interested then let me know. The concept is flexible, but what works well is for the shooters to arrive in the afternoon before the shoot day, so I can show you around the farm and point out some good spots. We can then use the quad to stash the decoying equipment into the hedge next to the chosen spot. Then after a couple of pints in the dog and gun you get a good nights sleep in the shepherds hut, get up ridiculously early, and wander over to your spot, and try your luck. I will be around, but the idea is I largely give you the lay of the land and leave you to it. The hut has a double bed and a camp bed, so it easily sleeps two. I think I can stick my neck out and say that everyone who has been has had a great time, if anyone on here has been it would be great to hear from you. I have all the decoy equipment if you need to borrow it. You just need to bring your gun, license and insurance. the price is £50 per person for a night in the hut and a days shooting. Check out my website www.thepigeonhut.com it is very new, and a work in progress, but it will give you an idea. Many thanks Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Good luck with it Will sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Looks good, good idea and a good price as well. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 good luck with your venture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Is this something you offer all year round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick13 Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 This looks fantastic, Showed the missus and she said she could well be up for a couple of days there, depending on the toilet situation, is there one close by? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 How many pigeons are about and what crops will they be shooting over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only1cliff Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 This looks fantastic, Showed the missus and she said she could well be up for a couple of days there, depending on the toilet situation, is there one close by? My wife said the same. Also are dogs allowed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Wow, I wasn't expecting such interest. If you go onto the website there is a video done by a french student driven mad by pigeons showing you around the bathroom. (Have a look in the gallery section) For all your other halves I can confirm that there is a toilet and shower, 100 yards away. Dogs are welcome. As to the number of pigeons, I am always nervous of saying, as if you come and there aren't any I feel awful, however we are just next to Leicester so we tend to get more than our fair share. We have 250 acres split between rape and wheat. And yes you are welcome all year. I hope this has answered all the questions. let me know if I have forgotten anything. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Just checked out your site, looks amazing. If myself and a friend were to make a weekend of it. Do you offer lamping in the evening if we have own fac, insurance ect. Rabbits & fox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Phil, Lamping is usually fine, I would say come with just shotguns the first time though. Cheers Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigadam Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 i would be interested in this if we could shoot pigeons through day and lamping on a night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Ill be in touch this week to book a night mate Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 Adam, That should be fine. Rabbits and pigeons with a shotgun? many thanks Will Phil Excellent, I look forward to hearing from you. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 looks great, i will be booking a date next year will be in touch when get some idea when i have some free weekends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Tom That is great news. I look forward to hearing from you. Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowin Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Looks amazing. And if it doesn't take off then a career in web design, copywriting or photography beckons. Your hut has a better site than most hotels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick13 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Brilliant, I will be getting in touch in the new year to look at possible dates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Mongrel- Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Definitely be booking this for a weekend in the new year. I'll be in touch shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nick and Mongrel, I look forward to hearing from you. Blowin, Many thanks for your kind words. will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-G Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 (edited) Hi Nelson, welcome to the forum, I'm surprised it took you so long. You probably don't remember me now - it was a fair while ago now. Guy's, my Brother and I have lamped that farm and have seen absolutely massive rape damage all over the place, to the point that I wondered how rape can pay. I don't do shotguns and still occasionally lamp neighbouring land but rest assured the farm could justifiably be renamed 'Pigeon Galore Farm' There's a nice new Wetherspoons restaurant about a mile away too. It's not a pub mind, but you couples can have either a nice quiet lane, or field foot path stroll most of the way to it for a couple of drinks with a meal. My lad works in the kitchen. Edited December 6, 2012 by Dave-G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugget Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 hi there that looks brill i will defo be there in new year what a great idea as i live 2 1/2 hours away that would save all the travalling in one day cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I've gotta say, this looks fantastic. I have thousands of acres to shoot over, but I haven't got a little shed to stay in. It looks so inviting, especially with a night in the Dog and Gun beforehand. I think I might be looking at getting some sort of shed sorted. I'll have a word with the landowner(Just for myself ,I don't mean to steal your fantastic idea and let it out.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scraptofthillfarm Posted December 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Dave, You are one generation out, I am Will, Nelsons son. I will remember you to him. I am glad to hear you remember us fondly. and yes over the years we definitely seem to have had more than our fair share of pigeons. Nugget, Glad you like the idea, hopefully see you next year. Caeser, Cheers. and you are right there is something very nice about warming up in a hut infront of a wood-burner after a days shooting. rather than jumping straight back into the 21st century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniross Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 I carnt wait to get down her in the new year gonna be great couple of days I can feel it just otta get back from my hold in January then will get it booked Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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