rabbiter Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 does anyone do this,with any degree of success,ive never done it myself!! just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I've put Crows/Jackdaw's on a rotary. It attracted Jackdaw's brilliantly, but Crow's tended to avoid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 ok,might have to give it a go then,..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) I use them all the time (it's 95% corvid and 5% pigeon here generally) The trick is to fit a speed controller to the magnet, and get the speed right down to 10-15 rotations per minute Then crows, rooks, and jackdaws all come into it. Also use bouncer rods and flappers, which they like too, especially the bouncer rods Edited September 8, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I have found that using a dead Crow or Jackdaw on a flapper, with fitted intermittent timer is an excellent way of bringing in the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 As above, I have used both with good success but out the two I prefer the flapper BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 hmm,thanks for the input guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccles Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) H i I agree with others . Very hit and miss with magnet' got 1 found as Redditch said on very slow speed. And a Steve said better with jackdaws. As for flappers not tried 1 Steve had 1 when he shot crows with me. Got a new model remote + speed control flapper coming on Friday on test off a mate. Should be out sat on crows will put up a full report on here Sat or Sun . Iv'e shot thousands + thousands of crows and only use shell and full body decoy, and find the old plastic type just a good as flocked. Carts always been 28g or 30g no6 1/4 1/2 choke. atb Terry Edited September 8, 2015 by eccles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 thanks for that Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) As already alluded to regarding the magnet, nice slow speed. And again the same for flappers. Pigeons like fast flapping, but corvids are VERY slow. If using a flapper use a speed controller AND an intermittent timer. That brings them in beautifully. Also, having bouncer poles set out about 20-30 metres from the decoy pattern brings them in well For the magnet and bouncer pole, you CAN use decoy birds, but for a flapper I would ALWAYS use shot birds. And if possible change the decoys for shot birds once you have enough Edited September 10, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Daft question but I recall someone mentioning using just the 1 crow or jackdaw on the rotary? Or have I imagined this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) Daft question but I recall someone mentioning using just the 1 crow or jackdaw on the rotary? Or have I imagined this? You can do that too, BUT, ensure its NOT a lightweight magnet, as you would soon ****** the shaft and bearing having all the load in one side. On a normal windscreen wiper motor type, it shouldn't be a problem Edited September 12, 2015 by Redditch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catamong Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 I'm told that a Crow and a Magpie also work very well, but I've not tried it myself..?? Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 The only time I have ever had birds actually wanting to land on the magnet was when I had two Jackdaws on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshMike Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 You can do that too, BUT, ensure its NOT a lightweight magnet, as you would soon ****** the shaft and bearing having all the load in one side. On a normal windscreen wiper motor type, it shouldn't be a problem Good point mate The only time I have ever had birds actually wanting to land on the magnet was when I had two Jackdaws on it. I will have to give this a try and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 some encouraging replies guys,thanks.............DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 Like has been said, slower the better... I have used magnet for crow but if its to fast they spook and sod off... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 2, 2015 Report Share Posted October 2, 2015 I have found that Jackdaw's are drawn towards it, but Crow's are not too keen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted October 4, 2015 Report Share Posted October 4, 2015 I've had young jackdaws land under the rotary and watch the ones spinning over them. But limited success with crows and rooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotguneddy Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 Shoot crows all the time tried it once everything avoided pattern so I stick with 10 full bodied decoys and one that calls works for me everytime.But different things works for people in different places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted November 15, 2015 Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 A few standard (preferably flocked) crow decoys are all that is needed for the black stuff. A few pigeons alongside gives confidence and dual purpose display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted November 18, 2015 Report Share Posted November 18, 2015 always put out 12 half shells with crow decoys if I am shooting crows but not so many when I am shooting pigeon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farcombehall Posted November 19, 2015 Report Share Posted November 19, 2015 Shoot crows all the time tried it once everything avoided pattern so I stick with 10 full bodied decoys and one that calls works for me everytime.But different things works for people in different places I thought electronic callers were not allowed, my apologies if I am wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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