aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 hi all, im looking for some spring powered traps i can place in boxes in my hazels for some tree rats. i need about 2 traps and i have a budget of 30 pounds. can anyone reccommend any brands? i was lookung at fenns but they seem a little expensive. thanks, Aaron. Quote Link to post
salukiwhippet 6 Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Fenns or springer mk4's mate, they are more expensive than the copies, but will last much longer, not to mention they're legal to use! Should be able to get them for about £6-£7 each, plus postage, so even 3 should be well within budget. Solway mk.4's are ok and a bit cheaper I think, quality's not as good as fenns but they do the job. Remember to get your tunnels right! James Quote Link to post
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted July 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 ok thanks! which website can i get good quality springer mk4's from? cheers, Aaron Quote Link to post
theobenmike 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Try killgerm Personally I would get mk6 fenns instead of mk4's just for that bit more power. I used a mk4 in a wooden tunnel baited with peanuts and peanut butter for tree rats. The last two I caught were still alive so I switched to the mk6 (and kania traps, although very expensive) and this has done the trick. As already said get the genuine fenn traps or springers at a push and don't bother with chinky crap traps Quote Link to post
comanche 3,298 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) Try killgerm Personally I would get mk6 fenns instead of mk4's just for that bit more power. I used a mk4 in a wooden tunnel baited with peanuts and peanut butter for tree rats. The last two I caught were still alive so I switched to the mk6 (and kania traps, although very expensive) and this has done the trick. As already said get the genuine fenn traps or springers at a push and don't bother with chinky crap traps Definatly agree . Forget mk 4s.They may be approved for squirrels but I've too often found well-caught squirrels dead in the trap but with a foot braced against the metalwork as if they had been struggling to heave themselves free before dying . Mk Vl s are much better . You are right to mention that you will be using boxes as the traps must placed in tunnels of the right diameter and design. This is a legal requirement as it reduces the chances of catching pets ,other wildlife and humans . The Fenn -type traps only work properly in real or artificial tunnels anyway so there is no excuse or point in breaking the law by simply dangling them about the place . Edited July 12, 2009 by comanche Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Drop JohnB on here a PM; he sells genuine Fenn Traps on his fourtenacre website. Quote Link to post
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 ok cheers guys! i'm getting some snares off John B, those tree rats better be scared! Quote Link to post
john b 38 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 ok cheers guys! i'm getting some snares off John B, those tree rats better be scared! No you're not - you're getting MK6 Fenns. Have you got up too early ? Quote Link to post
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 oh god....... :doh: :doh: my mistake! Quote Link to post
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