geoffwales Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Hi, if and when i finally get shooting apart from what i take home for the pot, what do you do with your quarry. Do you just bin it at home Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushpowerTrim Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Shot my first big bag today, have no idea what to do with two bin bags of pigeon carcasses!!! Bin man comes once a fortnight and no way am I keeping them that long this time of year!!! Just going to take them to the tip tomorrow, every household has different "household waste" ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbox Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Breast them out, stick it in the freezer and take the rest to the local dump (recycling centre). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushpowerTrim Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Buy a vacuum sealer if you are going to get allot and you don't have much room, best thing ever in my household, looks very presentable too if you're doing trades with pigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwales Posted June 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Local tip it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Shot my first big bag today, have no idea what to do with two bin bags of pigeon carcasses!!! Bin man comes once a fortnight and no way am I keeping them that long this time of year!!! Just going to take them to the tip tomorrow, every household has different "household waste" ha ha Worse thing you can do is leave then in the bin bags , they need cooling off as soon as possible if not they will go green overnight . When you say two bin bags how many are you talking about ? , If this is going to be a regular problem why not ring your local game dealer or invest in a second hand freezer , they still need cooling off before you put them in the freezer, then put them straight in still in the feather and you might find when it is full your dealer might do a collection service . It help with the cost of cartridges and stop you taking them to your household tip . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numpty Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 You can sell any extra you get to your local game dealer , I only eat the occasional one the rest are all sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting!I agree 100 % but im keeping out of it lol Hope he finds a soloution to his problem . Edited June 29, 2015 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting! Hear hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill425g6 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting! He wouldn't bin Fillet steak and Pigeon breast to me is Fillet steak!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting! Very nicely put numpty , sadly we are in a era where not everybody think the same as most of the P W mass . there is a lot more to shooting then just pulling the trigger . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushpowerTrim Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Wayyyyyyyyy steady down people, I said "carcas" to me that means breast less pigion!! I assure you my freezer is brimming with pigeon right now! Can't remember what the op said but I guess he means the same? I do my best to use any meat I have spare to trade with locals for lead. No one should be throwing a whole pigeon away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushpowerTrim Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 What does everyone do with a big bag of rooks tho? Will ferrets and birds of pray eat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomk282 Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 What does everyone do with a big bag of rooks tho? Will ferrets and birds of pray eat them? Chuck them to the pigs or burn them generally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwales Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I did mean, once all breast meat is off the pigeon and your left with guts and bits. But what about magpies rooks and others inc rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 I did mean, once all breast meat is off the pigeon and your left with guts and bits. But what about magpies rooks and others inc ratsA breast is a breast out of the feather....I won't tell if you won't 😝😉😉😉😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundodger Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Am I reading this right, are we talking here of throwing shot pigeon away instead of using them for food? Everybody who shoots live quarry has a moral duty to ensure that, if edible, it is used for such purpose, as well as having respect for the bird. It does not matter if you give them to someone who will use them, breast them and freeze them for your family or sell them, in good order, to the gamedealer. As many of you, as I do, have nesting pigeon in their garden, one of the great joys I have is to observe the courtship, mating, nest building, egg laying and fledgling cycle that takes place to produce the bird we undertake to outwit in the field with our own fieldcraft and skill, and to think of bin bagging them at the end of the day beggars belief. And before anyone jumps on me, yes I know they are a pest species shot under a general licence and must be controlled, but if someone is shooting edible birds, they should think what they are going to do with them before they go shooting! If you are not eating em don't shoot em Edited June 29, 2015 by Sundodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 The thread title is pigeon carcase and the first post clearly states "apart from what I take home for the pot"Do members here actually read posts before getting all high and mighty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted July 3, 2015 Report Share Posted July 3, 2015 The thread title is pigeon carcase and the first post clearly states "apart from what I take home for the pot" Do members here actually read posts before getting all high and mighty? Well said. Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 that reminds me I'm out of short crust pastry pigeon pie yummy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted July 4, 2015 Report Share Posted July 4, 2015 If you are not eating em don't shoot em A rather simplistic view . I eat barely any I shoot , but very few are wasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShropshireSam Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 For carcases after breasts removed I put in strong bin bags, sprinkle over a little jeyes fluid, seal well and leave in bin for collection. The jeyes fluid tends to keep the maggots at bay but can still get smelly!! If you have room in your "game" freezer you can freeze a bag of carcases until bin day, then stick them in the bin frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwales Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 For carcases after breasts removed I put in strong bin bags, sprinkle over a little jeyes fluid, seal well and leave in bin for collection. The jeyes fluid tends to keep the maggots at bay but can still get smelly!! If you have room in your "game" freezer you can freeze a bag of carcases until bin day, then stick them in the bin frozen. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 (edited) I breast them, and the carcasses are used as fox bait. In conjunction with a trail cam, you know exactly when they are coming, and are guaranteed a fox every time with a max two hours on the field Edited July 26, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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