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Post by gilder on May 2, 2010 0:56:17 GMT -5
Can't find any birds to train my dog. Is something wrong this year?
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Post by jabba on May 6, 2010 7:03:11 GMT -5
I use pigeons.
I catch them at overpasses at night with a flashlight and a fishing net.
You could probably buy some too, for homing pigeon people.
Jabba
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Post by gilder on May 7, 2010 12:29:41 GMT -5
How do you catch them? Seems like nobody sells them lately.
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Post by jabba on May 10, 2010 14:55:02 GMT -5
I go to an overpass that has pigeons roosting there. I use a fishing net with a long pole taped to it and a good, 4 cell mag light. Then I walk around under the overpass keeping the pigeons blinded by the light and scoop them up in the net. Young ones are easier... but I like the good strong older birds. Two guys is a lot better than one.
It's pretty fun too.
I keep the pigeons in a cage and feed and water them. Make sure they have grit too. They are easy to keep.
Pigeons are hard to dizzy, but you can do it. I have a bird launcher too.
Jabba
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Post by gilder on May 11, 2010 18:57:45 GMT -5
Thank you for your time to explain it to me. I'll start catching them that way, good way to have
birds available anytime.
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Post by jabba on May 12, 2010 13:42:04 GMT -5
No prob dude. If you need any more elaboration just ask. We can usually get between 6 and 12 birds on any given outing. We walk on the sloped concrete on either side. There are 4 slopes to "hunt".
Good luck!
Jabba
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Post by gilder on May 14, 2010 10:01:09 GMT -5
Thank you Jabba, I'll ask if something will not work for me.
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