Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) We had a call yesterday from the shephard on our local estate that hes lost several lambs.The keeper has been out with lamp and night vision but not seen a thing so its down to us to get her in the ground .We walked miles in search of an earth that showed signs of cubs but as you would expect on a well keepered estate ,they werent about .One last chance this morning of a look along a fir shelter belt on a far boundary produced the goods .I noticed a place kicked out a bit more than the usual rabbit holes and knelt down to inspect it .The back end of a lamb was on view and i drew it out to find a headless corpse Another was in veiw so i pulled that out ,the back end of a new born .Another carcass was visable from deeper in with a torch so i trenched the entrance to remove that too before netting it and allowing the small bitch in to have a look . Baying and mixing was soon heard from not too far in .The usual banter accoumpanied the wait while she settled to her job and then we found her at 1.4 ,about 10 foot from the hole to the right .This bitch is a veteran fox dog that knows the job inside out so no worries about her getting pushed about even by an angry vixen .We dug into the bankside easily in the sand ,no roots or rock just pure orange sand .Got to her and it was me that broke in just in time to see the vixen strike forward with lightning speed and then retreat to the stop end just behind her .Filled in behind the dog and chipped away the earth around charlie for a shot .Lifted the bitch with a spade infront of charlie to prevent a bolt .Shot the fox ,drew it out and three cubs tumbled out with her ,still that chocalate brown and eyes shut tight .Humanely despatched them and phoned the shephard .He arrived and said that two more went last night and that hopefully we had the culprit .Job well done in my book where the gun failed .The cubs weren't yet on solids so was she stock piling for the future ? Edited March 28, 2009 by foxdropper Quote Link to post
swandog1 50 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 good pics a job well done Quote Link to post
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 your the man mate.good job done.let the antis put that in their f*****g pipes and smoke it.foxs dont kill lambs,they f*****g do.nice one. Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Job well done mate but no need to show the cubs in the picture not a criticism but this is the kind of thing the Anti's love. Quote Link to post
mbrydenuk 14 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 well done mate Quote Link to post
swanseajack 227 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Proper Job, we got one to sort in morning.. Quote Link to post
bluedogge 1 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 nice1 foxdropper we did same last wk end n we're out again tomorrow to do the same atb bluedogge keep it up Quote Link to post
THE POACHER 13 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) good fox control mate its a job this time of the year that has to be done f..k the antis ps i worked a farm for 15 yrs and seen alot of this and they have to be controlled they are such a destructive animal some of these townies havent got a clue PRETTY CUTE FOXY like f..k they KILLERS Edited March 28, 2009 by THE POACHER Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted March 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Job well done mate but no need to show the cubs in the picture not a criticism but this is the kind of thing the Anti's love. Im not concerned with antis or bunny huggers or fellow sportsmen that dont like it .I tell it as it is and show the pics for what they are .Antis dont like us doing feck all so how can ANYTHING be too bad to show .The death of a rat is a sin to them so i tend to dismiss such idiots without a thought .Keep it real and you wont go far wrong . Quote Link to post
goldfinch2007 2,332 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Job well done mate but no need to show the cubs in the picture not a criticism but this is the kind of thing the Anti's love. Im not concerned with antis or bunny huggers or fellow sportsmen that dont like it .I tell it as it is and show the pics for what they are .Antis dont like us doing feck all so how can ANYTHING be too bad to show .The death of a rat is a sin to them so i tend to dismiss such idiots without a thought .Keep it real and you wont go far wrong . tell it how it is my mate.i ve alot of respect for genuine hunting people.fairplay.atb. Quote Link to post
undisputed 1,664 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Job well done mate but no need to show the cubs in the picture not a criticism but this is the kind of thing the Anti's love. Im not concerned with antis or bunny huggers or fellow sportsmen that dont like it .I tell it as it is and show the pics for what they are .Antis dont like us doing feck all so how can ANYTHING be too bad to show .The death of a rat is a sin to them so i tend to dismiss such idiots without a thought .Keep it real and you wont go far wrong . Fair play mate but as I said not meant as a criticism its an emotive subject for some but I dont have a problem with any pest control especially when you have presented the evidence. These things have a habit of being twisted so why give them the ammo its a powerful picture but showing the cubs lessens the shock of the killed lambs if you know what I mean....Anyway regardless good job! Quote Link to post
THE POACHER 13 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 good for you foxdropper Quote Link to post
rabbit tourmentor 29 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 shame about the cubs mate but its got to be done if there taking lambs this is people livly hoods Quote Link to post
Running 7 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 how can anyone not support a proper job done to protect somones liveyhood thanks for sharing Quote Link to post
martin 332 Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Nice one 'FD',and,I agree about showing pics as it is mate,and,I too have had my detractors,but,hey ho mate.........Martin. Quote Link to post
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