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Ladder and Larson traps

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    #62
    Cadpat_cowboy
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭Cadpat_cowboy


    Mech1 wrote: »
    All starlings released obviously!!!

    Was having the same issue my self man catching starlings and jackdaw but no pies


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    #63
    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,081 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Apparently Magpie in trap now, as long as he doesnt escape by 5pm when i get home hes yours.


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    #64
    Mech1
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    OK Magpie secure. Fed and watered, pm me a contact number and I'll give you a call re collection.


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    #65
    Mech1
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    Good luck with it!!!
    Report back here how you get on.
    And thanks for the other things!


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    #66
    Cadpat_cowboy
    Registered Users Posts: 238 ✭✭Cadpat_cowboy


    Mech1 wrote: »
    Good luck with it!!!
    Report back here how you get on.
    And thanks for the other things!

    Two pies already the down emptied it and move it on to the next bit if land keep the rotation going.


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    #67
    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,081 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Keep your call bird sheltered, well fed and watered. He is young and from a different area, so don't swap him out until you have to.


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    #68
    Mech1
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    And give me a shout when you need another one.


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    #69
    minktrapper
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    Ladder traps for grey crows during the breeding season do they catch grey crows?



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    #70
    JP22
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    Ladder trap details here and video on making one.

    https://basc.org.uk/advice/how-to-make-a-ladder-trap/#:~:text=Ladder%20traps%20are%20often%20used,a%20short%20amount%20of%20time.




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    #71
    minktrapper
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    Do they work during the grey crows breeding season though.



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    #72
    Asus1
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120164123#Comment_120164123

    They work all year round if you look after your call birds but personally I've more success with round Larsen cage as I think birds feel more comfortable walking into compartments.Much more work though as you need to visit it every day and moving it once a week seems to increase catches,even just 10 yards.

    Ladder trap can catch buzzards and other non designated birds as well so it's important to visit every day as well.



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    #73
    JP22
    Registered Users Posts: 558 ✭✭✭JP22


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120165190#Comment_120165190


    Note.

    Don't forget you can alter the spacing’s on a ladder trap depending on vermin species your trying to control.

    Google is your friend here, lots of info available on UK sites re same.



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    #74
    minktrapper
    Registered Users Posts: 1,981 ✭✭✭minktrapper


    Can Grey Crows be caught during the breeding season?



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    #75
    Eddie B
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120168396#Comment_120168396

    Yes, but i think larsens are a better job during the breeding season and nesting season. Their territorial instincts get reiled up during this time, and they gwt caught easier. Diwn side, us that you need to move the trap around every few days.



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