Guest jbswildlife Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 i find the best cage i catch squirrels in is a multi purpose one. even when set beside other types they choose that one the problem i find is that they cut them selfs to bits to get out, i'm thinking the squirrel believes it can get out of the slightly larger mesh what do you's think Link to post Share on other sites
stubby 175 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 a live catch trapped animal is going to do whatever it can, to free itself from whatever its trapped in, no matter what size/gauge mesh, your picture proves why its the law to check traps regularly every 24hrs, Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 a live catch trapped animal is going to do whatever it can, to free itself from whatever its trapped in, no matter what size/gauge mesh, your picture proves why its the law to check traps regularly every 24hrs, I generally favour smaller mesh where I can as it means that any bashing about bangs against a sort of 'flat surface' rather than impacting a single bar. Link to post Share on other sites
moley 115 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 a live catch trapped animal is going to do whatever it can, to free itself from whatever its trapped in, no matter what size/gauge mesh, your picture proves why its the law to check traps regularly every 24hrs, I generally favour smaller mesh where I can as it means that any bashing about bangs against a sort of 'flat surface' rather than impacting a single bar. i have always said , live catch traps are not humane , too much stress and injury , far better to have a kill trap set properly Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jbswildlife Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I agree with you about instant kill. you imagine being caught in a trap then transported to your death . Hitler stuff that Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jbswildlife Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 forget the hitler thing we are much more proffesional with dealing with or targeted species and caring Link to post Share on other sites
richie 1 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 I agree with you about instant kill. you imagine being caught in a trap then transported to your death . Hitler stuff that so i take it you are going to stop using live cage traps ? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jbswildlife Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 No Link to post Share on other sites
john b 38 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 It is recognised best practice to dispatch trapped animals quickly as well as humanely - ideally in situ where they have been trapped. Live catch traps have their role to play, particularly where location, mix of species and even legislation mean that kill traps are not an option. Link to post Share on other sites
richie 1 Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 No ohh, its just that when you said " I agree with you about instant kill. you imagine being caught in a trap then transported to your death . Hitler stuff that " its a comment someone would make who doesnt agree in live cage trapping as it might cause unnecessary suffering..... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jbswildlife Posted August 29, 2008 Report Share Posted August 29, 2008 we only live catch to if confussion of the species or protected species are known Link to post Share on other sites
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