Advice & Product Guides

Welcome to the Solway Feeders Help and Product Guides -- a comprehensive collection of informative articles to help you get the most out of your Solway Feeders products.

Recent articles

Opening the AF Bait Box

A brief guide to show how the AF bait box works using the key.
Published: 05/01/2012 14:11:22

Candling Eggs at 4 days

A short guide which shows what to look for when candling eggs after four days of incubation
Published: 14/06/2011 14:49:11

An Introduction to Game Attractants

This short introduction explains the advantages of using game bird attractants, including a brief description of the various oils and powders currently sold by Solway Feeders
Published: 08/06/2011 12:02:00

An Update on Legal Snaring in Scotland (including the contents of the WANE Act 2011)

A description of the current legal situation in Scotland regarding the snaring of foxes and rabbits. (Updated 19.5.11)
Published: 19/05/2011 16:11:22

An Introduction to Automatic Feeders

This short introduction explains the advantages of using a system of automatic feeders during the process of releasing and training pheasants for shooting.
Published: 19/05/2011 14:48:14

A Guide to Bit Compatibility

A simple table designed to help you choose the right bits for your birds.
Published: 17/05/2011 15:45:07

A Guide to Leg Ring Compatibility

A simple table designed to help you choose the right leg rings for your birds.
Published: 17/05/2011 14:47:30

An Introduction to Rat and Mouse Control

A brief introduction to rat and mouse control, covering the various different baits and poisons currently sold by Solway Feeders.
Published: 16/05/2011 20:12:11

Using a Larsen Trap

How to use a Larsen magpie and crow trap
Published: 10/05/2011 20:27:59

Trapping Grey Squirrels

How to effectively trap grey squirrels
Published: 10/05/2011 20:02:07