AndyL 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was out ferreting the other day and bumped into the farmer who's land I have permmission on. I mentioned to him that one of the warrens in a nearby wood looked like it had been taken over by foxes, he told me that it was badgers that had moved in and that last lambing season he had lost a couple of lambs to the badgers (he had to move the ewes and lambs to another field). I didn't know that badgers killed lambs, farmer advised that the badgers tended to chew the lambs (especially their ears) and play with the carcass without actually eating any of the lamb, in his experience anyhow. Just wondered if anyone knew of similar instances of badgers killing lambs or any other animals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret boy charlie 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Was out ferreting the other day and bumped into the farmer who's land I have permmission on. I mentioned to him that one of the warrens in a nearby wood looked like it had been taken over by foxes, he told me that it was badgers that had moved in and that last lambing season he had lost a couple of lambs to the badgers (he had to move the ewes and lambs to another field). I didn't know that badgers killed lambs, farmer advised that the badgers tended to chew the lambs (especially their ears) and play with the carcass without actually eating any of the lamb, in his experience anyhow. Just wondered if anyone knew of similar instances of badgers killing lambs or any other animals. ive heard of badgers killing leverets and fawns but i ain heard lamb ...... yet ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest SJM Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Yes they can and do take lambs They are basically an agricultural pest but due to this countrys daft laws they get away with things like lamb killing and scavenging afterbirths, something foxes are always blamed for but badgers can be just as guilty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
macker 5 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 have heard of it in ireland too mack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dannys lad 0 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 yes mate they do take lambs an a hell of a lot at that. just as bad as fox if not worse around hear Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wetdogsmell 99 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 the basturds killed my grandad and my terrier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ferret feller Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 yep we have had lambs taken at work by badgers and also the cattle food taken.... b*****ds.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lurchers 2,861 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 i was at frank bucks when i was 16 to get a terrier pup from him and he had a stuffed badgers haed on the wall which he got in the 40's and he said it was taking lambs cos the farmer thought it was foxes til he dug down to it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polecat 1 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 (edited) Yes they can and do take lambs They are basically an agricultural pest but due to this countrys daft laws they get away with things like lamb killing and scavenging afterbirths, something foxes are always blamed for but badgers can be just as guilty they are murdering vermin and have had them taking lambs before your right s j m once came apon one eating sack from ewe while still giving birth Edited January 26, 2009 by polecat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MAIN MAN 277 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 they do kill lambs and lots of them to! you can normaly tell because the lambs guts are suked out and they eat the end of the lambs nose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
will.f11 24 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 tell him to make a complaint to the council (if a real problem they should and must get rid of them) or if you enjoy taking big risks, go and sort em yourself Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 tell him to make a complaint to the council (if a real problem they should and must get rid of them) or if you enjoy taking big risks, go and sort em yourself Very bad advice Councils are under no legal obligation to kill badgers, and like everyone else, is legally unable to touch them or their setts. I have known badgers that have killed lambs, especially when there is population pressure. The sooner something is done about the disease ridden vermin, the better. Alas, I fear the cuddly bunny brigade will hold sway for sometime yet...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ferret feller Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 think you can get around 9 months per pig you kill...... council do nothing about them..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hornman Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 6 months and 5,000 for each pig talking from experience Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ferret feller Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 crist is that the maximum? or the normal fine and inprisenment? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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