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    thanks chaps
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    I like to see a close bond between handler and dog... or, at least a level of understanding. Most young dogs soon learn from their handlers reactions to various animals, what is fair game to hunt, and what is to be ignored... I would also be brave enough to say that any dog will instantly know the difference between say a stoat and a ferret, or a pheasant and a hen, by scent. to a dog they are very very different, even a weasel and stoat will be completely different scents and very distinguishable to any dogs nose. how the dog reacts will be down to its previous encounters with said animal
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    cracking post mate I wish I had more than just roe in my neck of the woods.... your very lucky to have 3 species. regards DnN
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    but apparently they cant breed, as the eggs never hatch due to our mild climate.... is this true?
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    should make a cracking hunter, hopefully put a few more to ground for you as well
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    aww poor cat, those nasty dogs and their owner should be shot, i mean what kind of person wouldnt break their dogs to cats
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    nice dogs on here... i like all the terrier crosses, great, tough little critters they are
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    My experience of bull crosses, they have exceptional noses, im running a half bred dog at the mo, and bye heck if he is sent away to find game.... he will find whats there, be it woods, forestry or big hill country... ive had him with me stalking on many occaisions, he has no bother whatsoever tracking a line to the deer, BUT.... he is a crap dog to have out stalking mate to be honest, he is too keen and would not be patient if he could see the deer himself, (ok for in a hide etc) also he has no interest to stay with or mark a dead deer, he would find it, have a sniff, then want to be away to
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    HA... i like this comment!
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    looks very very similar to a greenfinch nest I had in the conifer at my back wall a few years ago... exept my pair used moss instead of the insulation.... i reckon greenfinch too.
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    Aye I was wondering who would ask... as ive never had a phone this good before!!... it can take really close shots as well as a wee bit of zoom aswell... its the new sony erricson Cybershot, (8.1 mp)
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    my grandad tought me about lurcherwork, terrierwork and ferreting, also keeping pigeons, and farming in general, driving tractors etc these are all things i hope my son will want to know.... hes 18 months now and already keen for the outdoor life. He dont have his great grandad around though, so its down to me to pass on what I have learned.
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    thanks for that Dime.... would love to see a pic of the catterpillar if anyone could oblige?? http://ukmoths.org.uk/show.php?id=1787 thats great, thankyou ive seen the caterpillars before, its nice to know they are the same species
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    wow, awesome pictures kay i like the one of the toad tadpoles best!
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    thanks for that Dime.... would love to see a pic of the catterpillar if anyone could oblige??
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    Give me a shout when your up next il pop down for a cast.... some very big wild brownies off the dam i hear
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    works well
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    Ive used fox pelts in a sealed bucket of water... then drill holes in the lid after a month or so... but ive found dead foxes dont work in the middens in general. Dead cats are bang on , as is anything else that a fox may eat or scavange in the area.... Livestock shouldnt be used really, as the farmers now have a responsibility to dispose of fallen stock in the correct way... in general any vermin, guts, game etc is good... we even hung our stoats + weasels + mink on posts in the middle of the middens, they have a long lasting scent and certainly dont put the foxes off. And, yeah the
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    One for J Darcy.... what species of moth is this? Hawk moth?? happy hunting folks DnN
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    Ok, the snares need to be securely anchored, I use sections of angle iron about 18 inches long, these are driven into the ground. The snares are attatched to the top, with snare clips. Otherwise any strong wooden posts will work. You could attatch the snares to the middle of large fenceposts or strong branch sections and use as drags, this is often useful to prevent the area of the midden becoming damaged by the fox as they will be able to drag the post a short distance. The bottom wire of the snare should be roughly 7-8 inches off the ground, I use my hand to measure and it works a treat, s
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    Aye, the dead crows will work a treat mate, dont put the branches into the ground and dont arange them in an un-natural way... just lay them out, and leave gaps just wide enough for the snares, wear rubber gloves/wellies, try not to leave your scent near, for quicker results. But in my experiance the more natural looking the better.
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    pretty much... do it in the heather or reshes, strim the tracks using strimmer & brush saw blade.... best to find a big clump of cover for it if you expect lots of foxes, have 2 or 3 snares per track and up to half dozen tracks. Ive made them in woodland also, brash in tight using dense branches.
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    meat! raw... rabbit, poultry, game etc on the bone, skin on etc.... perfect for a healthy ferret, keeps em in top nick, miles better than dry biscuit, plus the kits come out and feed off it even before their eyes open.... they cant feed off the bickies til much older. good luck with the litter.
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    canny looking little bulls you have there mate
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