harrycatcat1 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, dessyb said: Thank you, that makes sense 👍👍👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 For Fenn traps set in earth I tend to simply use 3 bits of 6in X 18-24in wood nailed together to form the tunnel with the trap set in a depression midway and anchored to a stake or similar outside. I then push in a pair of sticks at each entrance to reduce the width to prevent poults and non targets entering. I site these adjacent to gateposts, along hedge bottoms, walls etc suitably camouflaged if Joe Public are about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 14 minutes ago, Miserableolgit said: For Fenn traps set in earth I tend to simply use 3 bits of 6in X 18-24in wood nailed together to form the tunnel with the trap set in a depression midway and anchored to a stake or similar outside. I then push in a pair of sticks at each entrance to reduce the width to prevent poults and non targets entering. I site these adjacent to gateposts, along hedge bottoms, walls etc suitably camouflaged if Joe Public are about. ^^^ This, but I used reduce the width near the trap with 4 pieces of wood screwed/nailed to the sides, this stops them running along the side of the tunnel, they have got to step on the plate to get through. Only time I ever put a base on them is if they are set in the yard on concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 1 minute ago, old'un said: ^^^ This, but I used reduce the width near the trap with 4 pieces of wood screwed/nailed to the sides, this stops them running along the side of the tunnel, they have got to step on the plate to get through. Only time I ever put a base on them is if they are set in the yard on concrete. Yep. I try to form 'lead in's on the exterior from anything I can find in the vicinity and squeeze the sides of the box in a bit so the trap is as close to the inside edge as possible - without fouling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, Miserableolgit said: For Fenn traps set in earth I tend to simply use 3 bits of 6in X 18-24in wood nailed together to form the tunnel with the trap set in a depression midway and anchored to a stake or similar outside. I then push in a pair of sticks at each entrance to reduce the width to prevent poults and non targets entering. I site these adjacent to gateposts, along hedge bottoms, walls etc suitably camouflaged if Joe Public are about. Do you get rats and squirrels entering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, old'un said: ^^^ This, but I used reduce the width near the trap with 4 pieces of wood screwed/nailed to the sides, this stops them running along the side of the tunnel, they have got to step on the plate to get through. Only time I ever put a base on them is if they are set in the yard on concrete. My intended target will be squirrels in the wood with the box fastened to a tree so the box needs a bottom. My next box will be as narrow as possible to accommodate the trap. The recently built trap box was an experiment for my garden. I am looking to buy 4 more fenn traps so need boxes to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, harrycatcat1 said: Do you get rats and squirrels entering? Yes I do, in fact rats have been the main target just recently. Edited March 2 by Miserableolgit Lost connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 51 minutes ago, harrycatcat1 said: My intended target will be squirrels in the wood with the box fastened to a tree so the box needs a bottom. My next box will be as narrow as possible to accommodate the trap. The recently built trap box was an experiment for my garden. I am looking to buy 4 more fenn traps so need boxes to suit. I like open ended tunnels as checking for catches or a sprung trap is easy but realise you are looking to install on trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 4 minutes ago, Miserableolgit said: I like open ended tunnels as checking for catches or a sprung trap is easy but realise you are looking to install on trees. Checking for catches with the box is easy because someone suggested putting a cable tie on the trap and drill a hole in the box and put the tie in so it pokes out on the outside. If it's not poking out then the trap has sprung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted March 2 Report Share Posted March 2 Neat 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted March 2 Author Report Share Posted March 2 50 minutes ago, Miserableolgit said: Neat 🙂 I thought so too but it wasn't my idea it was @stuartbrierley that had the idea 💡 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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