evo Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 ok the barley is going in the field in the next two weeks,,how long would you leave it before shooting over it or would you shoot it straight away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESSEX ROB Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 As its been so quiet I would just go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Watch it daily to see when there getting on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Leave it two days max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evo Posted February 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 cheers for the replies lads,,last year it had been in about 3 weeks before i shot over it and their was plenty of birds then so just making sure i dont miss the sport, its very late going in this year as the ground has been too wet to drill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actionpigeons Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) suck it and see is the answer, but as a rule its a cpl or three days. If possible I like to sit in my truck and see how many pigeons are flighting to the field and the direction they are coming from. That way when I feel its worth shooting I know where to set up. Have fun Edited February 27, 2013 by Actionpigeons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 Shooting the land depends on how much seed is spilled and when the birds find the grain. I've know birds to be straight onto a field the same day it was drilled and also had times when it's took birds nearer a week. The ideal scenario would be for the birds to find the field within a couple of days and for there to be enough grain on the field to sustain the pigeons for a few days. This would let the birds build in number and also become confident in using the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
private pike Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 hi all i,v never shot on drilled seed before is this going to damage the seed that has been drilled. standing on it ect to put out the decoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 hi all i,v never shot on drilled seed before is this going to damage the seed that has been drilled. standing on it ect to put out the decoys No, it won't damage the seed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 As Motty says walking over a newly drilled field will not damage the seed and the shoots will not appear for a week or so at which time the pigeons will have little interest in the field. However driving over the field to get to your chosen position is a different matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yickdaz Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 cheers for the replies lads,,last year it had been in about 3 weeks before i shot over it and their was plenty of birds then so just making sure i dont miss the sport, its very late going in this year as the ground has been too wet to drill you have more or less answered the question yourself, just keep an eye on the field and when you see birds in any number on it, plan a day soon after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umney531 Posted February 27, 2013 Report Share Posted February 27, 2013 i was shooting on new drilled barly last week and pigeons was landing two fields away while the farmer was drilling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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