anser2 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Whats wrong with simply twirling the pigeons neck. A couple of spins and the neck is dislocated and the pigeon is dead in seconds. Just do not do it too hard or the head will come off , though its years since that happened to me. Its all in the touch. I use that method for everything from a goose to a snipe . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Whats wrong with simply twirling the pigeons neck. A couple of spins and the neck is dislocated and the pigeon is dead in seconds. Just do not do it too hard or the head will come off , though its years since that happened to me. Its all in the touch. I use that method for everything from a goose to a snipe . Can't use that method 'cos I got a rule. Don't touch any bird if you think the head's gonna come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I've asked our local priest, but he won't come pigeon shooting with me, something to do with me not being of the right persuasion (not too sure what he meant by that). Giving them a twirl works best for me, once you have learned that as soon as you feel the neck break, stop twirling or finish up with two pieces, head and body(very embarrasing, and there is always somebody watching). Twirling is not practical with geese though, it just annoys them. Henry D; What are those pliers made for? They look like a very practical solution. Edited February 28, 2008 by bob300w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triscrx Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) I think those pliers are for bending wire arent they? Im not a fan of despatching pigeons on the deck. I used to regulary end up chasing a pigeon across a field to finish it off when I started out. I just give their necks a good bend and it does the trick or a pellet from the 177 Pistol I sometimes take with me. close range to the head. I have been thinking about getting one of these priests or something else humane for some time now. Dont like the thought of seeing an animal suffer. Best solution is hit them harder with the 1st barrel when they are airborne.. Edited February 28, 2008 by triscrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie 1 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 i am really intrested in the biting the head but still don't fancy a mouth full of blood or brains if i do it wrong lol. but for pigeon i hold the body in my left hand and turn the head clockwise 3 times then on the 4th turn you then pull on the neck at the same time (becuase when you turn the head it moves closer to the body so you pull it back to normal length, not try to pull it further than the head normally is) and the bird just goes limp and is dead. i very rarely get any flapping and is usefull as i don't have to carry anything extra or find a tree or post to hit the pigeon with. also is very quick once you get the hang of it. cheers charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I think those pliers are for bending wire arent they? Im not a fan of despatching pigeons on the deck. I used to regulary end up chasing a pigeon across a field to finish it off when I started out. I just give their necks a good bend and it does the trick or a pellet from the 177 Pistol I sometimes take with me. close range to the head. I have been thinking about getting one of these priests or something else humane for some time now. Dont like the thought of seeing an animal suffer. Best solution is hit them harder with the 1st barrel when they are airborne.. if you carry an air pistol to nock off winged birds then you should go down the range more imo and the biting idear my way of doing it is to bite the back of the neck near the head with your front teath no blood or brains just loads of fethers hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 After reading and analysing the replies (thanks guys), I have come up with a method that combines all these methods. I now take a petrol powered chainsaw and find this works very well. Very quick, no flapping, instant..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 easy way to take the brests off i supose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesthomo_lanber12gO/U Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 the best and most satisfying is letting the ferret or dog tear into it and bring it back to the hide the only problem is that the meat can be ruined!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 the best and most satisfying is letting the ferret or dog tear into it and bring it back to the hide the only problem is that the meat can be ruined!! A dog retrieving a wounded pigeon promptly, so that it can be humanely despatched makes sense. I'm not sure where the ferret comes into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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