applecart14
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Someone I know is using a Larsen trap. They have provided food, water and perch for the bird although no shelter. Does anyone know how long a decoy bird can be left in a larsen trap for before it has to be despatched? This particular bird in question is a magpie. It is being used to control game bird population on a neighbouring farm - a lot of the birds roam across the field the cage is in which is the magpies flight path.
For those that do not know what a Larsen trap is if you scroll down to the video on the left of the screen you will see a decoy bird in a larsen trap. If you are of a delicate disposition do not watch the video on the right side of the screen as you will find it upsetting. (I did not specifically put this website link to elicit anger within folk - its the only site I can find that shows a larsen trap 'in action'). http://www.againstcorvidtraps.co.uk/
For what its worth I do not agree with Larsen traps as I feel that the decoy bird suffers a great deal of stress whilst in the cage. I have been saddened to see this first hand this afternoon with someone I know using one. The magpie was (as the bird in the video does) continually flying from perch to perch, clearly distressed and bashing itself against the side of the bars.
I am told 'that it is the way of the countryside' but in my eyes this doesn't make it right. But that's my opinion. I do not want to be shot down in flames by country folk who think this is right but I just want my question answered, legally how long can a decoy bird be kept alive in a larsen trap in anyone period?
For those that do not know what a Larsen trap is if you scroll down to the video on the left of the screen you will see a decoy bird in a larsen trap. If you are of a delicate disposition do not watch the video on the right side of the screen as you will find it upsetting. (I did not specifically put this website link to elicit anger within folk - its the only site I can find that shows a larsen trap 'in action'). http://www.againstcorvidtraps.co.uk/
For what its worth I do not agree with Larsen traps as I feel that the decoy bird suffers a great deal of stress whilst in the cage. I have been saddened to see this first hand this afternoon with someone I know using one. The magpie was (as the bird in the video does) continually flying from perch to perch, clearly distressed and bashing itself against the side of the bars.
I am told 'that it is the way of the countryside' but in my eyes this doesn't make it right. But that's my opinion. I do not want to be shot down in flames by country folk who think this is right but I just want my question answered, legally how long can a decoy bird be kept alive in a larsen trap in anyone period?
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