The Martenbrown guide
Decoy egg or scent lure: two different product types
A decoy egg is a plastic imitation; a spray is a scent lure. Use this guide to check product type, equipment requirements and included items.
A white decoy egg and a bottle of scent lure may appear in the same hunting range, but they are different products. The Martenbrown decoy egg is a solid-plastic, filled imitation whose shape and size are based on a hen's egg. “Diebe der Nacht”, in contrast, is a scent lure supplied as a 500 ml spray.
The first purchasing question is which product type you actually need. An imitation egg is not a spray bottle. Sharing a place in the range does not mean identical handling or shared pack contents. This guide explains the differences without deriving a trapping method or predicting success.
What is a decoy egg, and what is a scent lure?
A decoy egg is a physical object. The documented Martenbrown product is filled inside, made of solid plastic and intended for repeated use. Its product page describes it as an artificial egg for trapping. Material and shape are specific features you can check when placing an order.
The spray has a different product form: it is a scent lure in a 500 ml pack. Its page lists direct bait and scent trails as intended uses. The bottle does not replace an imitation egg as an object. Conversely, a scent product is not confirmed as an ingredient of the decoy egg. Do not treat the two products as identical variants or assume they are a set.
Details you can compare
| Feature | Decoy egg | “Diebe der Nacht” spray |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Imitation egg | Scent lure |
| Form | Based on a hen’s egg | Spray |
| Confirmed contents | Filled plastic imitation | 500 ml |
| Material / container | Solid plastic | Bottle with spray head |
| Product-page category | Trapping; reusable object | Direct bait and scent trails |
Read the specific details on the Martenbrown decoy egg page and 500 ml scent-lure spray page. Check the selected offer for quantity, contents and expressly listed accessories. A decorative comparison image is not a reliable way to count included items.
Your equipment manual answers the compatibility question
If you already own a trap, start by identifying its exact model. Find the accessories and product forms specified in the manual. An egg pictured with a different trap does not establish compatibility with yours. A bait holder that looks suitable does not fully answer the question either.
A useful enquiry names the equipment: “Which accessory type and dimensions does the manual specify for this model?” Include the full product name if you are considering the decoy egg. If precise egg dimensions are missing from your comparison, ask for confirmation before buying rather than assuming an exact measurement from the term hen's egg.
For housing dimensions, the separate guide Wooden live traps: read complete dimensions can help. Housing length and accessory fit are separate checks.
Plan reusable objects and consumables separately
The description calls the plastic decoy egg reusable. The spray's nominal volume instead describes contents in millilitres. Before comparing prices, establish whether you are buying an object or a consumable. Prices per item and prices per litre do not belong in one ranking.
Keep the information for the particular version. For the egg, material, item quantity and accessory matching are the key details. For the scent lure, also check the current label, safety information and stated use. If you want to compare spray and gel, Marten lure spray or gel provides the relevant form comparison.
Purchasing check without assumptions
- Decide whether you are looking for an imitation object or a scent product.
- Record the manufacturer and model of existing equipment.
- Check its manual for accessory type and required dimensions.
- Match item quantity or nominal volume with the specific offer.
- Buy additional products only where expressly required; a shared picture is not a set.
- Clarify a planned trapping use beforehand with the responsible authority and check local permissions.
The German Federal Hunting Act also refers to restrictions under state law. This comparison answers product questions; it does not grant permission for use at a location or for a species.
Frequently asked questions
Is the decoy egg a real hen’s egg?
No. The Martenbrown decoy egg is a filled imitation made of solid plastic.
Does the egg contain a scent lure?
No scent lure is confirmed as a component or accessory of the described plastic egg. The spray is offered separately.
Do I have to buy both products together?
Their position in the range does not establish that. Check which accessory type your equipment manual specifies.
View the plastic decoy egg and scent-lure spray separately and compare the product type you need.