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Live birds???

Posted:
Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:48 pm
by Jenfinger
Since moving to MI I have not trained with live birds due to me getting rid of them all prior to moving. If anyone needs to get rid of some pigeons or knows anyone that has any for sale let me know. Or any other birds let me know.
It would be great if they were close to the UP but beggars can't be choosers so I will drive to what it takes.
Thanks
Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:37 pm
by Olly
I've got a trap and frequently trap them as needed. I don't keep any on hand though. I'll lend it to you whenever you need it. Also they wouldn't let me put the trap on the roof at base.

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Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:50 pm
by 3legged_lab
I'm on roof tops all the time at work doing HVAC, many times I've threatened to put a quality pellet pistol in my tool bag just to entertain myself.
As a secondary source of income I've thought about offering pigeon trapping to my customers. Charge them for running the trap, then sell them to dog trainers.
Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:36 am
by Jenfinger
Yeah there could be some good money in that. Hey thanks Olly for lending me the trap, I was always wanting to know if the traps actually worked or not. When I get back I will get up with you, I'm still at school.
Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:39 am
by Olly
Jenfinger wrote:Yeah there could be some good money in that. Hey thanks Olly for lending me the trap, I was always wanting to know if the traps actually worked or not. When I get back I will get up with you, I'm still at school.
I've had mixed luck with it. At my house on one of my flat roofs I have caught pigeons before but my best streak was when a buddy used to live in town in a apartment with roof access. We were catching them by the dozen over there, let most of them go since I don't have any hutches built.
Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:35 pm
by Jenfinger
Well as soon as this class is over I will be building a coop. I usually only keep 10 or so just enough to get some good work done and to get that drive thru the roof.
Re: Live birds???

Posted:
Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:06 pm
by josh ward
You should be able to find some pigeons or guneas on craigslist .....