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Squirrels- Making cage traps for squirrels #15184
01/01/07 02:09 PM
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Howdy, I want to make a couple of multicatch cage traps for squirrels. Anyone have a good design for the door and or know where to buy small torsion springs.
Thanks,
Dan


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: dktfireman] #15851
01/01/07 09:11 PM
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If you only need a couple probably be cheeper to buy them off one of the dealers on this site



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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: Hoppytrapsfur] #16228
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Most hardware stores carry a few torsion springs, but I don't know that they would be light enough for that application.

Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: dktfireman] #16293
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I have not had good results using multicatch squirrel traps unless set in a positive catch situation. For open areas, such as a roof or lawn, I prefer a small single door cage trap. Multicatch traps are very effective, when used with a nosecone, to cover entrance holes into soffits, walls, etc. I have made some similar to the Tomahawk M-80 http://www.livetrap.com/cgi/search.cgi?u..._option=1&0=M80 I have made them in both gray squirrel size and flying squirrel size.






I make the springs out of single strand, stainless steel, fishing leader material. It comes in various diameters and will last "forever".

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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: LAtrapper] #16395
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Thank you! Thats what I was looking for. I wouldn't have thought of leader material.


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: ] #16682
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Those are great pictures of the same trap I use, however usually I don't find a need for springs. The door design I perfer, however has 2" of wire turned to lay flat on the floor of the trap though so that any animal trying to get out is standing on the door while trying...


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: Barkstone] #16693
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Barkstone, that is a good idea... Ya'll are just too smart...


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: Dtwarrow] #16860
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That is a great idea Barkstone!
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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: dktfireman] #21711
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I can however see the need for springs if the trap is not going to be horizontal... If it is set at an angle or even vertical, the doors would need springs to close them.


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: Dtwarrow] #24471
01/07/07 03:01 AM
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what do you do with the squirrels after yuo catch them?


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: conibear] #26246
01/08/07 01:01 AM
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where you getting the cage wire?

Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: TRapper] #26368
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I purchase welded wire from a couple of local lumber yards. It is also carried by most of the farm supply stores around here.

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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: LAtrapper] #32513
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I made one last weekend. Working on another. Will post pics when I get a chance to take them. Thanks for all the info here. I had a few one way doors, but never made a multi catch trap before, so I'm glad I saw this.


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Re: Making cage traps for squirrels [Re: Dtwarrow] #183185
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Bad pic but I finally have a digital camera (on my phone)...
BTW- The digital phone camera is a great way to enter an attic, come back and show your client the damage done by whatever was in there...


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