crazyfarmerboy Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 hello i am thinking about buying a flapper. can you let me know what they are like. cheers i have also heard the remote controlled one is unreliable. how anyone got one. thanks link http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PIGEON-FLAPPER-Decoy...A1%7C240%3A1318 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cushat Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 The ones which take a dead bird are very good, but I don't like the look of that one on eBay - not seen one in the flesh though so can't really comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 The ones which take a dead bird are very good, but I don't like the look of that one on eBay - not seen one in the flesh though so can't really comment. I've seen this one in the flesh, it looks like a pigeon on steroids and a backpack. Haven't used or seen it work though so a little unfair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I use a pigeon flapper. I have it linked to an intermittent timer. Had a few pigeons with it, but it's deadly when used on crows, together with decoys and caller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Dont waste your money mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 dont waste your money they look odd and they are noisy you mite be better of with a bouncer just my humble oppinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 A dead bird flapper is one of the best decoying tools you can have in most situations. But its only good if it works on the day . Some days nothing seems to work. Personally the one in your link looks like a waste of money IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proTOM1 Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I find flappers to be good on low crops such as stubble or drilling but like it has been said they my work they may not that goes for all of the pigeon gear you can get as for the one in the link dont even think about them there rubbish have used 1 on a trail the look bad and scare every thing off ! Cheers Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I recently bought a Ure-a-duck decoy off ebay, it comes from the states, is battery powered and now I see no reason to even own a pigeon magnet. It's so life like I have pigeons landing next to it unlike a magnet where the pigeons get so close then spook and veer away. Plus it's a cinch to carry. I have modified mine so its remote control as it doesn't have to be flapping all the time. Google ure-a-duck decoys and have a look. ATB Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tungsten Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 What about the manual type plastic decoy flapper that has a cord to flap the wings anyone found these to be any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adymorris Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 (edited) My mate has got through 2 in 6 months - paid £40 from a local shop and the first one burnt it's motor out but melted a few wires first then the second one had the motor seize after 3 outings so he took it back for a refund bag of toss imo Edited December 27, 2008 by adymorris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarpa Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I thought flappers went out in the late 1920's. Nice short dresses though Sorry... coat... leaving... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toombsy Posted January 4, 2009 Report Share Posted January 4, 2009 I have been using 10 plastic shell decoys that were given to me and had disastrous results - they just didn't work. Then, after asking some locals and trying out various things I decided against buying a rotary (because of weight and distances walked) and investing in a flapper and timer from UK Shootwarehouse and it really has transformed my sport, upping the amount of birds that come to the decoys by 500 percent, easily. Yes they do squeak when they are working, but by the time the pigeon hears the squeaking, it's flown within range and you've got your shot. It's so light that you can carry it even if you feel you don't really need it. And they add movement to your pattern on a flat calm day. A couple of bits of advice I was given is if you do buy one, the first time you use it stick it in the garden and let it run right down and only then charge the battery up again so it always fully charges. Also, take some old elstic bands of garden wire with you so if you lose the strips of silicone that trap the bird's wings onto the flappign arms, you still have something useful to lock the wings onto the flapper. A sound investment I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caeser Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 A dead bird flapper is one of the best decoying tools you can have in most situations. But its only good if it works on the day . Some days nothing seems to work. Personally the one in your link looks like a waste of money IMO Totally agree. Wouldn't be without my dead bird flapper. I've had pigeon land next to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenhunter Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 What about the manual type plastic decoy flapper that has a cord to flap the wings anyone found these to be any good? Yes, got two. Good on still days instead of the magnet. there's a knack to using them tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 I had my flapper and magnet out on Sunday, had pigeons landing right by both - shot 67 on a still day in the frost. Before the farmer dropped off a 5foot long bar to break through and get the flapper and magnet spikes in the frozen ground, nothing much came in, after the "toys" started the shooting began. little motor noises are NOT an issue at all. Crows seem to love the flapper in particular more than the magnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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