Friesian Live Traps.

[Mr Muddy 141]

Friesian live traps: They’re mentioned a couple of times in something I’ve been reading, but I can’t seem to find more information on them.

Are there any trap experts on here that can give me some insight?

Thanks.

[EDDIE B 3,120]

Well this is an easy one. It's obviously a milking cow live trap.?

[earth-thrower 490]

Friesian live traps: They’re mentioned a couple of times in something I’ve been reading, but I can’t seem to find more information on them.

Are there any trap experts on here that can give me some insight?

Thanks.

Ive heard about them, too.They are of 'wooden construction', arent they ?. The old 'researchers' set them, to catch moles unharmed, for study purposes.They may have originated in Holland, (but im not sure)

Edited March 12, 2016 by earth-thrower

[Mr Muddy 141]

Thanks ET, That's about all I managed to discover too.

[ratbuster 807]

Found this on a Dutch forum about mole trapping

 

[bob.243 7,508]

It's also known as the Dutch tunnel trap for catching moles.

[OldTrapCollector 376]

The trap in the pic above is a Fresian Trap - I had one in my collection a long time ago but it went when I rationalised and down-sized

 

They were trialled by MAF here, many years ago, but found to be ineffective (as do most 'live catch' mole traps) as the mole dies quickly once captured

[earth-thrower 490]

The trap in the pic above is a Fresian Trap - I had one in my collection a long time ago but it went when I rationalised and down-sized

 

They were trialled by MAF here, many years ago, but found to be ineffective (as do most 'live catch' mole traps) as the mole dies quickly once captured

Well,.. apart from the fact, that a 'scientist' adapted the trap to accommodate, a container. Which, was attached to the side of the trap.This contained some hay & earthworms, which apparently allowed the captured mole, too survive longer, in it ?,....(although, i bet this couldnt be guaranteed, upon inspection ?) A. J. B. Rudge, was the guy.

Edited March 27, 2016 by earth-thrower

[Rowan 308]

Very interesting I like to see these old traps , but must say I would never use the one mentioned as I don't believe I could check it EVERY 4 hours max.

[Nicepix 5,650]

Very interesting I like to see these old traps , but must say I would never use the one mentioned as I don't believe I could check it EVERY 4 hours max.

Not to mention the disturbance to the trap site.