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Elgeeco Squirrel Trap and Bird Feeder
Refuge Cage
Why use a Refuge Cage?
Grey squirrels are vulnerable to cold and wet weather and they may not survive if held captive for a long period or overnight in an open cage trap.
It is particularly important to cover cage traps set on the ground because a captured animal or bird is also vulnerable to attacks from foxes, badgers, crows, cats and dogs.
A covered Elgeeco Refuge Cage attached below the floor door of an Elgeeco squirrel trap provides a darkened weatherproof compartment into which a captured squirrel can retreat if it wishes.
Although an Elgeeco trap is up off the ground away from predators, the use of the optional Refuge Cage may be recommended when traps cannot be checked frequently during periods of bad weather or immediately before nightfall.
In areas where red squirrels might be present, always provide nesting material and check traps frequently.
A Refuge Cage is simple to secure to the bottom of the trap using a short length of plastic coated spring wire as used for net curtains. The tension in the wire will also hold a bin-liner in place
The Elgeeco Squirrel Trap and Bird Feeder
Refuge cages incorporate a top entrance opening which aligns with the floor door in the Elgeeco Squirrel Trap. (See below)
IThe Refuge Cage entrance is securely closed with a removable U -pin. Squirrels can therefore be isolated inside a refuge cage before removing it discretely from the trap.
Detailed instructions are included.
Captured grey squirrels can be locked inside a Refuge Cage before detaching from the trap.
