Underdog Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I found this earth and cubs a couple of weeks ago and then the virus returned and stopped me from going back. I returned tonight and sat it out. Near 8.30pm the cubs came out to play. Eventually one cub sat on his own up above the earth entrance. I thought that is where she will enter the scene! She did and I was ready. When the shooting stopped all five cubs were done and the vixen. I got the vixen through the neck which was pure fortune because I was aiming for the ribs! Looking back at the firing point there was a lot of twigs in the way that I was unaware of! So, very fortunate! I take no pleasure in this one. It was a job sort of thing. Scores of hens have been killed on an egg unit. It was a trade, a trade for freedom on this ground and my time in pest control. Still saddened my a little, must be getting soft! U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Its always difficult when young are involved even when logically you know they are going to grow into pests as they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 you big softie ... you done what needed to be done , good for you mate , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrel73 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 A good job done none the less. I sometimes feel that way but i believe it's more a case of having respect for your quarry whatever it may be. Good clean kills by the sounds of it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I Despatched two cubs early this morning on a free range chicken farm after a call from the proprietor. Mum had either abandoned them or been killed I think because no sign of her . No pleasure what so ever but as you say a job that need to be done Just out of interest What distance were you at u ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 It had to be done, and if you did not do it, someone else would have taken your place. At least you got the cubs as well as the vixen, and they won't suffer a possible slow death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks gents. I think between 60 or 70 yds. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Thanks gents. I think between 60 or 70 yds. U. Nicely done Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 "I take no pleasure in this one. It was a job sort of thing. Scores of hens have been killed on an egg unit. It was a trade, a trade for freedom on this ground and my time in pest control. Still saddened my a little, must be getting soft!" I can understand and sympathise with your feelings.As I have aged I tend to dwell on such matters but accept that I must do what the land owner would expect of me.Sadly I recognise that if I do not comply,others,possibly with less scruples/abilities will soon fill my place.As an aside I notice nature's predators seem to have much less of a moral issue and appear to care not for the feelings/suffering of their prey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonwolf444 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 nature's predators seem to have much less of a moral issue and appear to care not for the feelings/suffering of their prey. Cats are awful for it, I'm not a fan of rats but when the cat brings them in and beats the living out of them around the house i can't help feel like the cat could do with some education on morality. If the Job had to be done at least you did it right and humane, no wounded foxes, and no starving cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know exactly where you are coming from with this post. Is the WMR now sorted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 I know exactly where you are coming from with this post. Is the WMR now sorted? Think so, thing has all but replaced the lr in the process too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh1 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Know how you feel with the young ones ,but better quickly and humanely than starving to death.you did what you had to do and you did it professionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nderfel Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 It just shows that you have an empathy with nature and a heart. Nowt wrong with that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 It just shows that you have an empathy with nature and a heart. Nowt wrong with thatThank you sir. And others :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepasty Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I couldnt do it, especially not the younguns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedly47 Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well shot U, I agree with all of the above comments, only thing I can't stand are rats.... Could shot them all day long and never feel sad..! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Well shot U, I agree with all of the above comments, only thing I can't stand are rats.... Could shot them all day long and never feel sad..! :-)Me too, vile things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffjjack Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Fluffy cub killer!!! lol Sorry just had to... Seriously ...Job needed doin and it was done well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 if you dont feel a bit like that when doing a job like that....then you shouldnt do it........its called respect for the countryside and managment.............im not really into that sort of thing but i have no problems with anyone who shoots with respect nicely done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 if you dont feel a bit like that when doing a job like that....then you shouldnt do it........its called respect for the countryside and managment.............im not really into that sort of thing but i have no problems with anyone who shoots with respect nicely done Good point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Something I would do to protect wild game, especially Grey Partridge, but if the chicken unit is experiencing severe problems then maybe they should invest in a decent perimeter fence? Foxes won,t kill them them if they can't get at them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffjjack Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 This is my issue with the greeny anti's. Most of them would kill a rat that eats their veg/food or damages their house shed etc. Poison them and let them die a horrible death. Because? ...."oh rats are horrible arn't they?" And a fox is different because?... "oh they look cute!" Whats the difference between any animal/vermin/pest including foxes? All animals, if it has to be dispatched, deserve a fast, painless (as much as possible) death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted April 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Something I would do to protect wild game, especially Grey Partridge, but if the chicken unit is experiencing severe problems then maybe they should invest in a decent perimeter fence? Foxes won,t kill them them if they can't get at them.Another good point!They went the electric fence way, something I would of advised against. The place is however fox heaven. Pheasant and rabbit everywhere and useless gamekeepers lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 Something I would do to protect wild game, especially Grey Partridge, but if the chicken unit is experiencing severe problems then maybe they should invest in a decent perimeter fence? Foxes won,t kill them them if they can't get at them. How good a fence do you need though.... A couple of years ago I had one on a chicken farm that had electric fencing plus the 6ft building site barriers round. I shot a dozen foxes over a few nights before hearing an almighty bang and working out one knew if it went flat out it could just clear the electric and clamber over the barrier. Shot that and the problem went away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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