Ideas on catching quail from holding pen?

[Quailtail]

I belong to a club that maintains quail for training and hunting. Looking for a method to catch birds out of a large holding pen other than chasing them with a dip net. Don't know if anyone else has this situation but it is a pain to try and catch 6 or 10 birds to take to the field.

Need some kind of trap to catch a few at a time without scaring the rest of them half to death. Any ideas?

[Mountaineer]

5 cups Tim Hortons large/espresso shot and, lead ‘em.

[ezzy333]

Just create a funnel along one wall and have a cover on it you can reach through. Very simple to make.

[Steve007]

Just create a funnel along one wall and have a cover on it you can reach through. Very simple to make.

That's what I've seen. Just look up "quail funnel" on google or youtube (for a visual example). Put in a corner to make it easier to herd them.

Here's a link to one, just as an example. http://www.gundogsupply.com/k9k-recall- ... gIyC_D_BwE

[Featherfinder]

Make the actual transportable catch cage you use to release birds a part of your holding pen. Make an opening in one corner of your recall pen and insert the transportable cage with the trap door open. Herd the birds into the corner, slide down a trap door to seal the opening, drop the flap on your transportable cage and away you go. This method also ensure minimal handling of birds thereby reducing stress levels. You end up with your birds acting more like quasi-wild birds too!

[Featherfinder]

I have to add that Mountaineer's contributions are a tremendous source of entertainment for the most part. LOVE your input!! I can use a chuckle now and again as most of us could, I'm sure.
Thank you Mountaineer.

[Mountaineer]

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[shags]

OP, are you talking about a large walk-in type pen? My friend had one of those, and he had a smaller enclosed pen within the giant one, where some birds would hang out or others would fly to when he entered the big pen. Made it much easier to go there, close the door, and catch birds.

[Quailtail]

Thank you for the responses guys. Gave me some ideas on what to rig up. Chasing those birds around is a pain for them and me as well.

[Featherfinder]

Come on Mountaineer...you just took my suggestion and added your name! Then, you expect me to buy you a Tim Horton's?!?!? Sorry, but as I see it you only got a small, not a large. That's coffee - just want to be clear...