Pigeon Decoying: How to place decoys in cradles

I only used real birds - no flappers or bouncers, which can put pigeon off on flat-drilled ground, where they can easily detect irregularities. I took time to get each real bird set up well to make them as lifelike as possible. When you see a real pigeon walking among your decoys you will know exactly what I mean. One important thing is to raise them a few inches off the ground with cradles. Remember to provide a large area for the birds to fly into so they don't become cramped and can come in and out. I split my 15 decoys either side of this killing zone.
It was not long before we had our first incomers and they behaved as we wanted - flying straight into the middle of the pattern. A steady stream all afternoon brought us a pleasing bag of 72 pigeon.
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[@charliefarndon9326]

Thanks, really helped me I shall use these tips

[@Wildlife102]

Good video but why value cradles an advice cradles, yet all those at back of you aren't on a cradle?? The cradle you used only lifts 10mm higher so wouldn't be much use on rape or anything that started to grow atb

[@janeromnicki6598]

Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.