tody27 Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 Hi guys, sorry about all these questions about spring drillings- i am sure you're all sick of hearing about them! The field that has just been sown had a couple of thousand pigeons feeding on it yesterday. I went back today expectinging to see thousands and there were none! :unsure: I dont know why this is- there are no other drilled fields yet i am sure the pigeons will be wanting to stop eating the bitter rape. Does anybody have any idea why they werent feeding, and will they be feeding again? - My idea was that they had eaten all the spilt, surface seeds; but surley they should be digging around to get the properly drilled seeds. I had planned everything too a tee, noted down flightlines etc etc and was going to shoot it with a mate on Sunday. thanx, tody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 They could have eaten all the seed that was loose and the ground was too hard to dig (it would have been here, with last nights frosts). Alternatively, the wind could have been blowing across the field, making it uncomfortable for them, or there could be another drilling within 2 miles, they could have fed early/late, or a million other reasons that can make pigeon shooting so frustrating. If birds have been on a field, but aren,t there when I arrive, I will often set up anyway. Chances are that you will get some visit you. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 my guess is that they have finished it and moved on to pastures new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deako Posted February 27, 2004 Report Share Posted February 27, 2004 tody, I can almost guarantee that the farmer had used one of the newer 'super-drills', these put the seed down to 6 to 8", and waste nothing. The birds would have been feeding on the scraps that were spilt when they refilled the drill. Spring drillings up here are becoming a non-starter except on the 'poorer' farms who still use old fashioned drills. :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Deako Going to have to take you to task on this one me ol tooty fruity ! What are these new "supa-drills " that sow seeds 6" to 8" down you talk off When drilling combineable crops the seed is sown just below the surface of the soil . We aim to drill Wheat/Barley at a depth of 1/2" to 1" and rape only just gets a covering of soil on top. The new "supa drills" don't sow the seeds any deeper that before . They are just better at covering the seeds with soil . Next time when you are in a freshly drilled field , get on your hands and knees and scrape away at the soil until you find the seeds . all the best yis yp :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webber Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I am sure that your right YP, it just feels like the stuff is drilled a mile deep. I still look forward to spring drillings, but rarely get any action these days. The birds seem to quickly eat the bit that is spilt when filling the hopper, and then clear off elsewhere to do the same. webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Webber LOL i should be , i drill 650acres every year lol. You could say i'm a horny handed sower of the seeds !!! lol all the best yis yp :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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