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  1. irishboy
    Hi to all the experts here lads. Newly converted to lurcher hunting/lamping and must say it is a great buzz to be out with the dog.was a shooter before but this is way better.I have a 18 month old lurcher pup that i am in the middle of trying to training/running.My problem is this, she will catch a rabbit and bring it to within 10 feet of me and then no closer, i know you are not supposed to go to the dog as she thinks this is a game, so i have tried the ignoring bit and waiting till she gets fed up, problem is this, she then starts to eat the rabbit. I was thinking of buying an electric
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    Hi All i am having the same issue with a 11 month old pup.Catches the rabbit and does this kind of lap of honour thing. I have no probem in the patience issue and have sat and waited but now I find she settles down and starts to eat the rabbit about 10-15 feet away from me. Am i goosed ? any info appreciated. Cheers IB
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    Just got back in to a lurcher for the first time in 20 years ,looking forward to the next 10 years with her.

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    Thanks all for the kind replys. guess i will just have to re-think the neutering issue, its just that im afraid of her getting caught by accident, rgds Irishboy
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    cheers All was a bit concerned as all her siblings are much bigger, no prob eating and no lack in running around. Have no doubt I will be on again looking for more advice when season really kicks in, and I know that this is her first winter coming so i know to take it very handy with her. One question should i get her neutered in her first year,i dont reaaly think I ever want her in pup. rgds irishboy
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    Hi All this is my dog now at 5 months,I still think she is pretty small at 20" tts what do you think.? bull,grey,,,wheaton, grey rgds irishboy
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    Bull grey and wheaten grey although very smooth for wheaten blood
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    Hi All After years of being out hunting/walking with other peoples dogs,I finally bit the bullet and got my own lurcher. Bitch pup 4 months old now,hunted with both parents so know the breed/form.very smooth coat { prefer smooth coated.No doubt I will need yere help and advise along the way,I have her sitting on command at the moment and nearly walking to heel,am i starting to train with her too young ? she is fairly hyper at the moment I suppose that is just because she is still at puppy stage .
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    thans Hogdog,cant wait till january for a few fields and have a look at some bunnys,hoping she calms a bit,
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    Hi All I have got my first lurcher and is 8 weeks old, i dont know what way she is bred but I know there is definitely bull in it, she is housed in a 12ft by 6ft run and has house in this and is let out about 4 times a day for about 30 minutes,my question is this, she goes a bit mental when left out which is fair enough but is a bit nippy especially with my 3 year old, nipping hands ankles etc, tries with me too but i tell her stop but she runs then,is this just immaturity and will she grow out of it, her mother was angelic with kids but lethal in the field,I need this dog to be good around k
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    Hi All any one got decoy magpie in ireland? preferably munster area ? rgds eoin
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    Thanks Lads. just an update on this post,John G, you are spot on, I moved the trap earl this morn and by lunchtime i had 2 more Grey crows in it.Really need to find a decoy magpie as the place is walking with them. thanks all IB
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    Hi All just built a larsen trap and have fialed to get any interest from magpes in catching first bird,just wondering,I caught a grey cro/hooded crow in it, would that work to attract magpies in to it if placed near enough toa mapie nesting tree. ? rgds Ib
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    lee thanks for the honesty with the postal charges and you are right,i could get new one for price combined with shipping. all the best with sale although i doubt it will be there long. cheers e
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    pm sent cheers e
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    pm sent cheers e
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    PM sent rgds e
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    pm sent cheers
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    thanks all. John B your book is next just waiting till the end of the month to get it,cant wait to try out see saw trap but need dimensions etc. also got another one last night but forgot to buy batteries for the camera during the day disaster Cheers Lads.
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    hi Welsh took about 3.5 hours eventually grin, was struggling for a while.
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    Hi Paul I had access to mesh and a welder,hardest aprt was to make hinges for the door and i also need to design something to make sure door stays closed as a big rat could give it a whack.had laready cauhgt 2 starlings in it before rat,and magpies kept setting it off in daylight so now I only set at night.
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    sorry first pic of complete trap did not work,will try again
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    Hi All after some major inspiration/ideas from this site, I thought i would have a go at making a rat trap.had access to mesh and welder etc so I made this. so i set it last night with beef rind and success. first time posting pics so apologies if this does not work, I will try again. rgds
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    thats well nice off you chris.. why could you not live in Irelnad, I would have given you €20 for it. ATB
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    well done lads. looking forward to a day out with ye, keep in touch.
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