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  1. British Red

    For Sale Old traps

    Seriously? I would have bought them if they were in decent condition!
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    OFF GRID INTERNET. Questions and advice ask

    Hi Dale, If you don't have good 5G in your location, your best bet is a Starlink mini https://www.starlink.com/gb/roam?srsltid=AfmBOoq3_JUtdFD8xznpVLVUdM3Vl_BKU2X0mcjrxWTINvp2-HR_x613
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    BACON!

    If anyone wants to try bacon making we gave an entire video series on the process covering everything from how to make cure to building a cold smoker. There are also simple, step by step, curing instructions. An old fashioned dry cure can be very salty to modern tastes so try the "healthy cure"...
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    BACON!

    Ours is greatly appreciated, especially the black treacle cure
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    BACON!

    We do exactly the same. If anyone wants to try it we have afull video series on it - from making the cure to building a smoker. All our pork loin comes from a fantastic firm that outdoor rear traditional breeds. Fantastic welfare, very very cheap and you can buy whole loins, whole belly or...
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    Rat prevention & eradication

    Tonight we look at how to eradicate problem rats. This video covers all the useful approaches, from shooting through trapping to rodenticide. We give a lot of attention to law and ethics (protecting non target species, secondary poisoning, wildlife protection) as well as the best tools &...
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    LANCASTER SASS SMOCKS - Would like to speak to past or present owners

    I recall their first play with Ventile. A kind member of this forum told me that they had found half a roll. I think it was Space Monkey but old age plays tricks. I do know they had enough fabric for three SAS smocks. I had one. Still have it. Lovely company, fantastic coat. I fondly recall the...
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    What’s the point?

    I spent the morning skinning & jointing a Muntjac. I can't see how the loin or tenderloin could be removed along the spine without a point. Skinning would be a royal pain with a flat blade. I don't need a lot of knife until it comes to cutting steaks but does want to be pointy, curved and sharp.
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    RATS!

    Beat me to it
  10. British Red

    Help identify animal print..

    You could be right Chris. Second photo looked like deer slot on top of another print but looking more closely I can see what you mean
  11. British Red

    Help identify animal print..

    If deer itcs small so young or a different breed I would say
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    Rat prevention & eradication

    I'm so glad that it was helpful. We are about to start filming part 2 on eradication of rats. Unfortunately when they have harbourage close to your property, killing them is the only tool left & the law on using rodenticides is changing massively
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    Rat prevention & eradication

    Given recent forum discussions on rats, I thought this might interest some forum members. We are filming a two part series on rat control for poultry keepers & smallholders. Part 1 went live today &covers the seasonality of rat migration, identification of rat sign & making a property...
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    I use Eneloop rechargeables (NiMH) in many things. The problem is that they are actually 1.2V not 1.5V & so certain devices simply will not work properly with them
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    The 'I've found a bargain' thread

    We use a lot of AA batteries in coop openers & torches I have been waiting for the right price to buy & today is the day. Amazon own brand Alkalines are on offer and the cheapest they've been all year. I like Amazon for Alkalines as they have a really long shelf life (10 years often) This is...
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    For Sale Bullet mould ladle

    12 bore slug, .457 ball for my cap and ball pistol & some 125Gr .357 wad cutters
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    Is "preparedness" a state of mind?

    A decent sized power bank, phone (with data plan) & perhaps a tablet & stand with chargers. An extension lead. That gets you communication & entertainment. Some cash in a hidden area for the shop.
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    For Sale Bullet mould ladle

    Yes please
  19. British Red

    Folder with just a knife and saw?

    The Puma 953 springs to mind. A beautiful knife with real antler scales Puma 953 contents by British Red, on Flickr Puma 953 Main blade by British Red, on Flickr Puma 953 saw by British Red, on Flickr I have a mint version but they are a collectors item now...
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    Water access rights / cooperation between outdoor activity organisations?

    The problem is Chris that catching people littering is incredibly hard. Any opening up of waterways must include mechanisms to ensure that those waterways are not just thrown open to louts but properly managed and landowners fully compensated for all damages. That implies a raise in taxation to...