strimmer_13 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 By all means I'm not a pest controller, but ive a returning customer who I do tree work for who wants a fox dead, as its ****ting all over his garden. The dog keeps rolling in it and coming into the house. He said he's going to pay me. Hes a top notch fella, and I've offered my services free, but he won't have it at all as I have to travel and my time spent there. What the hell should I charge? I was thinking £20-30? Covers diesel and a can of red bull?! Ive Never had a customer pay me before for pest shooting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Do the job, when he asks how much he owes you, tell him you don't want to charge him! If he then insists, ask him to just give you a drink!........Then it's up to him to give you what the jobs worth to him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 As above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 (edited) Bottle of wine or whiskey is the usual currency for gentlemen in these circumstances. Edited August 1, 2019 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentyn Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 remember that your insurance may not cover you if you charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, quentyn said: remember that your insurance may not cover you if you charge Fair point 20 minutes ago, Vince Green said: Bottle of wine or whiskey is the usual currency for gentlemen in these circumstances. Ill ask for zinfandel 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 As above , I think a bottle of what you normally drink would cover the deal , as they say , It's the thought that counts . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, strimmer_13 said: Fair point Ill ask for zinfandel 👍 Chateau Neuf de Pape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Get the fox first and worry about the rest when you have completed task. May not be as easy as sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Just now, bumpy22 said: Get the fox first and worry about the rest when you have completed task. May not be as easy as sounds I know it won't be. A lot to think about in a small area with backstops, neighbours ect ect. I'd like a cage trap, but left them all behind years ago. I've 2 safe shots. Anyway hopefully I'll get it all done, and I'll just knock on the neighbours door who happens to be a farmer and ask the question in general chit chat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 16 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: I know it won't be. A lot to think about in a small area with backstops, neighbours ect ect. I'd like a cage trap, but left them all behind years ago. I've 2 safe shots. Anyway hopefully I'll get it all done, and I'll just knock on the neighbours door who happens to be a farmer and ask the question in general chit chat... 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, bumpy22 said: Get the fox first and worry about the rest when you have completed task. May not be as easy as sounds ^^^^^ This. I had a call this morning to sort one tonight. It's eaten the chickens from her garden. House is in the country but it's flat. She has offered a bedroom window to shoot from but the fox is coming at 4 in the morning. I have never met this woman and she is offering me a spare room (?) for the night, she is so keen for me to have a go. She has been referred by someone I shoot for and is happy to pay whatever. I need a fox trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 9 hours ago, bumpy22 said: Get the fox first and worry about the rest when you have completed task. May not be as easy as sounds 👍 9 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: I know it won't be. A lot to think about in a small area with backstops, neighbours ect ect. I'd like a cage trap, but left them all behind years ago. I've 2 safe shots. Anyway hopefully I'll get it all done, and I'll just knock on the neighbours door who happens to be a farmer and ask the question in general chit chat... 2 safe shots with what gun if I may ask ? Shot gun blast in a built up area at any time of the day/night is going to cause all kinds of panic, silenced .22, do you have Open status on your licence ? I personally think even that is a dubious explanation should a neighbour raise the alarm with police. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 8 hours ago, oowee said: ^^^^^ This. I had a call this morning to sort one tonight. It's eaten the chickens from her garden. House is in the country but it's flat. She has offered a bedroom window to shoot from but the fox is coming at 4 in the morning. I have never met this woman and she is offering me a spare room (?) for the night, she is so keen for me to have a go. She has been referred by someone I shoot for and is happy to pay whatever. I need a fox trap. good luck explaining this to your wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 an offer like that dont come every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 10 hours ago, oowee said: ^^^^^ This. I had a call this morning to sort one tonight. It's eaten the chickens from her garden. House is in the country but it's flat. She has offered a bedroom window to shoot from but the fox is coming at 4 in the morning. I have never met this woman and she is offering me a spare room (?) for the night, she is so keen for me to have a go. She has been referred by someone I shoot for and is happy to pay whatever. I need a fox trap. Payment in kind? 🤷♂️😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, bornfree said: good luck explaining this to your wife Would not be first time knowing him🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 13 hours ago, oowee said: ^^^^^ This. I had a call this morning to sort one tonight. It's eaten the chickens from her garden. House is in the country but it's flat. She has offered a bedroom window to shoot from but the fox is coming at 4 in the morning. I have never met this woman and she is offering me a spare room (?) for the night, she is so keen for me to have a go. She has been referred by someone I shoot for and is happy to pay whatever. I need a fox trap. Have you seen her? The fox might trap you!? 😉 NB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodeer Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Wouldnt charge. Do things like that and proper Dorset folk will look after you one way or another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 17 hours ago, oowee said: ^^^^^ This. I had a call this morning to sort one tonight. It's eaten the chickens from her garden. House is in the country but it's flat. She has offered a bedroom window to shoot from but the fox is coming at 4 in the morning. I have never met this woman and she is offering me a spare room (?) for the night, she is so keen for me to have a go. She has been referred by someone I shoot for and is happy to pay whatever. I need a fox trap. Surely bump has an array of traps. Just borrow his haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 I could but I could really do with my own. They are never handy when you need one. 🙂 Going over tonight (not at 0400) to see if I can get it in the field next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 14 minutes ago, oowee said: I could but I could really do with my own. They are never handy when you need one. 🙂 Going over tonight (not at 0400) to see if I can get it in the field next door. Dont blame you, I struggle to perform in the early hours, brain says sleep ect. Id go over about 11, have a few drinks first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 54 minutes ago, Rewulf said: Dont blame you, I struggle to perform in the early hours, brain says sleep ect. Id go over about 11, have a few drinks first I have to drive back at some point. More chance of getting it in the field, than in a house full of distraction I have high seat set up on the levels to visit first, don't like to put all my eggs in one basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, oowee said: More chance of getting it in the field Whatever floats your boat, but you may get bitten somewhere tender 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 hours ago, oowee said: I could but I could really do with my own. They are never handy when you need one. 🙂 Going over tonight (not at 0400) to see if I can get it in the field next door. Did she say she was having trouble with her badger too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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