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birdsallpl

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  1. Now we have this place the first thing I did was plant an Apple orchard and a pear orchard, God only knows what I'm going to do with all the apples now, I planted all different juicing varieties. I made myself a cider press a few years ago. I use a garden shredder to mulch the apples. With just my few trees and my neighbours single tree I usually get about 10 gallon. ( lasts me a few weeks and lovely). Catching it at the right time during fermentation is the art of cider making in my view. I try to catch it at about 5% when it is not too dry. I have had some at 8% but it was to dry for m
  2. Does anyone in England (I appreciate it is law in Scotland) make their snares with deer stops yet and if so what experience have you had with them would be interesting to know.
  3. Has anyone had any experience of using metal or plastic pegs for securing their snares. The types as used in camping? I appreciate that natural wood looks better (and is cheaper) but I have an inclination to try Red plastic which will make the snares easier to find and more convenient to use. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
  4. Sorry to appear stupid but for my own education, what is the actual function of a 'trapping hammer'
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