Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Trap was waiting for me, today. Extremely well wrapped up and labelled. I unwrapped it right there and everyone was fascinated by it. I was actually getting fed up with constantly having to repeat to someone else how and why I had it built as I did I'll give it a damn good sloshing, or three, of green preservative, before I use it. It's gonna kill me, waiting so long! But, I want to keep it safe from the weather and damp ground. Must say, D; I'm totally impressed not only with your craftsmanship there. But the little crafy bits like the self setting mechanism and the spring and lock. All bloody clever stuff! I'm confident I'll be catching a good range of stuff in this one. And, with that sliding side, getting them out for processing will be a doddle. Absolute minimum of stress Anyone wanting a reminder of what I bought? Click Here. Expect updates as I start using this beauty! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djh.60 53 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Thanks Pete i find the water based stuff you put on fences watered down in one of those garden spray bottles is a good quick way to preserve it i like dark gree but thats just my personnel choice hope it does the job for you. Regads dean Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Slavered it with exactly that, an hour or so ago, D. I'll give it two or three 'coats'. Then, I might go all out and just poke and scratch it, here and there, with the dark brown. I use this effect on my nest boxes. Of course, for that real SAS look, one should take a black permanent marker to it and just add some streaks of 'shadow'. Then wonder where ye've put the damn thing and tread on it! Interestingly ~ and I don't feel I'm giving away too 'privileged' a bit of information here? The official book suggests Black paint seems to 'disguise' traps best. Interesting. I'd like further input on that statement. Virtually all the traps (of all sorts and for all target creatures) I've handled have been uncoloured. Or 'Dark Green'. Black? Only on traps made to be buried. I'll show ye my one in action, no doubt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2013 I'll show ye my one in action, no doubt First Blood! Just this minute ringed and released this nice, female Chaffie! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millet 4,497 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Have you tried mealworm's in that trap yet Pete..the wild bird's here go mental for them.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
para1 11 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 A bit confused mate "for what reason would you trap and ring wild birds" unless you have the authority to do it that is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bootsha 1,306 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 cos he has a fetish for wet feathers and bulldog spittle...why else ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
para1 11 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 He'll have a wet fetish if he gets caught . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 A bit confused mate "for what reason would you trap and ring wild birds" Eeerrrmm ..... I Really enjoy doing it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 He'll have a wet fetish if he gets caught . I live in the very back end of beyond. No one (In their right mind) would come near my place, if they knew it was here. I trap in view of the window I'm sat by. And I use my new Trap Cage, from Dean, out the back door. It's nice, just standing and watching them, one after the other. Mug of tea and peer at them in alternating, five minute shifts I've got quite a collection of small bird traps. My Potter's and this custom Trap Cage are my favourites though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,089 Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 He's a licenced BTO bird ringer as he has said in previous posts,he's had me thinking what the before as well . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 Damn, Fireman! Now you've spoiled our sport! We were talking about this, in the Chat Room; I don't believe this would have been the first time " Para1 " had dropped in, feet first, with an assumption. Note how he didn't simply say; " Hey, Pete; Are you licensed? " To which I'd have replied; " Yep " Ian B's more than welcome to see a scan of my Permit, any time. He can then, at his discretion, reassure doubters, by request. Me? I just love birds. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 11,089 Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Sorry Pete ,but baiting is illigal . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted June 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Here we go, Dean! Just looked out there, having sent in my figures for the day, and she's fired! Female Greenie. Processed her, perfectly safely. She flew off strongly. I fed my Dogs and went up to feed my horses. Came back. Looked over my shoulder. She's fired again!!! I'm like; 'Get to f**k! It's a misfire! ..... Surely to god?!' Was it f**k!!! She obviously showed her mate the Bling and he said; " Where'd ye get that?! " 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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