Out last night.
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I've had some good results when its been a full moon (or between 93% and 100%
).Generally tuck up under a hedge in the shade and try and make sure they don't get too close
Yes it was beautiful was it not! roasting..... but three quarter moon surley...... saw a few hares and rabbits and a roe doe came out of a small spiney saw me starred for quite a while then went off when she realised I was a human and she ought to go her own way. no fox about though.
You are a pedantic lot today....I apologise for being unaware of which sodding moon phase it was
I dont think it helped that there was no wind (well ... no noticeable wind in case anyone claims it was 3 mph from the east
) .
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30+ mph winds last night on the moor top, unable to keep steady behind the rifle on sticks so sacked it off at 11pm.
Picture from a while back, went back early doors after shooting a fox the previous night with the other tearing at the shot one.
Saw a farmer friend a few hours ago, whilst walking the dog. He told me he'd meant to phone me last week as he'd cut a couple of fields. Back home for the 222 with Drone Pro. 5 minutes of lip squeeks and this small dog fox responded, taking his final sit down 204 yards away.
#39 and #40 after a message from farmer this morning saying 2 foxes seen taking hens last night. I got there early
First one appeared about 9 ish as the hens were just starting to make there way back to house. A quick shout stopped it chasing hen just long enough to put on ground.
Less than ten minutes later the second appeared chasing a hen down the middle only to stop and sniff it's mate.
Big mistake
As the fell
First one appeared about 9 ish as the hens were just starting to make there way back to house. A quick shout stopped it chasing hen just long enough to put on ground.
Less than ten minutes later the second appeared chasing a hen down the middle only to stop and sniff it's mate.
Big mistake
As the fell
Smellydog
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Well done.
I'm sick of asking for some help at my local chicken units.
I'd love a high seat in a specific spot but they don't seem interested. I've done to good a job and need to hold off I think.
I built to sheds on legs at the two sites I do.
Can sit out in any weather
Smellydog
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Yes I asked for something similar.
" It's easy to help those that help themselves"....
2Ll’s
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Morning all,
Hope you don’t mind me doing this, but thought what better place to reach the foxing experts than this thread.
I am usually quite efficient at clearing them up most of the time, however I have a vixen at the moment that visits a friends chickens about 3 times a day, in the day.
With my full time job I can only get there in the evenings or at night, so far I have spent about 19 hours (way too much for one fox) trying to get her without even a sighting, sat and waited, used my caller (electronic and manual) but not even a sign of her.
I have now asked the friend to buy a fox trap which should come today. What would you suggest to be the best bait to entice her in, I am hoping due to the fact she is a regular visitor this will not be a drawn out affair but I know how cunning they are so not counting my chickens yet
Looking forward to some expert opinions.
Thanks, Neill
Hope you don’t mind me doing this, but thought what better place to reach the foxing experts than this thread.
I am usually quite efficient at clearing them up most of the time, however I have a vixen at the moment that visits a friends chickens about 3 times a day, in the day.
With my full time job I can only get there in the evenings or at night, so far I have spent about 19 hours (way too much for one fox) trying to get her without even a sighting, sat and waited, used my caller (electronic and manual) but not even a sign of her.
I have now asked the friend to buy a fox trap which should come today. What would you suggest to be the best bait to entice her in, I am hoping due to the fact she is a regular visitor this will not be a drawn out affair but I know how cunning they are so not counting my chickens yet
Looking forward to some expert opinions.
Thanks, Neill
Anything meaty looking and wet.
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