copperkins Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Been watching a young wood pigeon flying around the garden over the last few days, obviously a young bird but good flying strength and filing out well. Then I started working out when the parent birds mated (Iv`e got a sad life) So about 18 days from pigeon naughtiness to the egg hatching, then another 33ish days till it is ready to flit around the branches, plus it must have left the nest at least 10 days ago. So that`s ermmmmmm 61 days since conception. The parent birds must of mated about the 10th January. Is this normal behavior now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 depends how you feel after you've put a 32g 6 in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperkins Posted March 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 Salt and pepper the breast`s, then pan fry in olive oil till the center`s still pinkish red. Better than steak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 depends how you feel after you've put a 32g 6 in it What's up with 28g's of 7? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 What's up with 28g's of 7? nice for clays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 nice for clays Wasted on a bloody clay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) nice for clays 28g 7s will still easily despatch a challenging woody Edited March 13, 2015 by OJW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I wouldn't shoot less than 29 on pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 28g 7s will still easily despatch a challenging woody maybe northern pigeons are harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 I wouldn't shoot less than 29 on pigeon You are joking, surely. Back to the original point. Young pigeons can be found in every month of the year, providing we don't have really harsh winters, which will obviously affect the survival rate of newly hatched birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 13, 2015 Report Share Posted March 13, 2015 You are joking, surely. Back to the original point. Young pigeons can be found in every month of the year, providing we don't have really harsh winters, which will obviously affect the survival rate of newly hatched birds. no im not joking, but have only been shooting for a year, guys that i started shooting with have all been shooting 30+ years, but i can tell the difference between 29 + 32, i get more clean kills with one than t'other. not claiming experty knowledge,I really am a novice,if i'm doing wrong please advise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 no im not joking, but have only been shooting for a year, guys that i started shooting with have all been shooting 30+ years, but i can tell the difference between 29 + 32, i get more clean kills with one than t'other. not claiming experty knowledge,I really am a novice,if i'm doing wrong please advise Well, you're a better man than I if you can tell the difference between 29 and 32 grams of shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 We shot four young birds yesterday , breeding all year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJW Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 no im not joking, but have only been shooting for a year, guys that i started shooting with have all been shooting 30+ years, but i can tell the difference between 29 + 32, i get more clean kills with one than t'other. not claiming experty knowledge,I really am a novice,if i'm doing wrong please advise 32g 6's are used on the most part for larger game like pheasants, bigger birds that fly high and need more penetration. Because 32g 6 are larger and game cartridge they are more expensive than cartridges that can be sold for clays. Most moderate shooters buy less game cartridges than clay cartridges so the clay carts price is less as more are sold as well as the fact they are lighter. Because a pigeon is a smaller bird in my view you can responsibly use a smaller, cheaper clay cartridge safe in the knowledge that it will be enough to get a clean kill. Use what ever you feel comfortable with mate, its a personal choice at the end of the day. On topic - I haven't seen any young pigeons yet this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Well, you're a better man than I if you can tell the difference between 29 and 32 grams of shot. i would imagine i am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchrat Posted March 14, 2015 Report Share Posted March 14, 2015 Well, you're a better man than I if you can tell the difference between 29 and 32 grams of shot. I agree with Motty this time (!!!) but my opinion is that the more, hotter lead is up there, the better the chance of a clean kill. OK, a perfect shot doesn't need much help, but I know I do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 I am a tree surgeon so come across a lot of nests each year of various species. I have found young pigeons in the nest while there has been snow on the ground so i don't think they have a nesting season really. There are obviously lots more during spring and summer but we do find them year round. Haven't found any so far this year strangely, only found magpies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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