Matt said:
Not having a go at you Praxis.
But, I think its shocking, killing them just for the sake of it.
Farmers do not catch/kill moles just for the sake of it Matt..
Matt said:
Their excuse would probably have something to do with their livestock falling down the holes these little animals make.
No mate. Their excuse is the little buggers can ruin acres of land including crops which farmers depend on for their livelihood.
Its no worse than shooting wood-pigeon thats eating the corn from the field, I have shot thousands (and so will CT I bet)
Have you eaten pigeon pie, Most peeps have.
No different to eating beef or pork.
Matt said:
And to hang them on a barbed wire fence adds to the problem.
A bird could attempt to take these and get caught in the fencing, causing more un-necessary death.
Hanging them out on a fence is no worse than the big game hunter hanging their spoils on a wall on its plaque, How many pubs around the UK have you seen with the spoils hung up, I have seen hundreds..
Also I have never seen a bird/magpie or anything take dead moles from a fence
Matt said:
If they were pet cats, it would cause uproar.
Cats aren't a pest Matt, If they were they would and do get shot in the countryside.
Again Matt I am not here to rain on your parade or to cause any trouble but people from the cities do not know the way of the countryside..
Just take a look at the hunting ban, Humans have been hunting since the stone age and just because certain pompous do goodies in Parliament have a bit of clout they ban it..:annoyed:
Take fox hunting, I have nothing against foxes like the rest of you. What I take offense at is the bloody fox will kill 8 or 10 lambs in one night and doesn't even eat them..:| If they were killing to survive its a different matter, They just rip the throats out of the lambs and leave them dead.
All the anti hunting brigade should take a look over the fence before they start waving their fingers..:bang:
I have lived on a farm all my life and still do, but don't comment on city life because thats the way it is..
I have made my point, I hope I haven't offended anyone, If I have please come to my house for a week (free accommodation too)
I will let you see the mess/spoils of both the mole and the fox./Rant over.