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  1. Sirius
    Thats not right at all I would call them, far better than email. I have got used to the box being out, a 3ft dig is closer to 2ft, at least its not the other way round.
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    One dog I used to know, used to crunch the head of the rabbit and kill if it was an awkward customer, then pick the rabbit up and bring it in, I have seen the dog do this several times . Good really as you still had a nice saleable rabbit
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    No, like most dogs he will often carry them by the shoulders, but as long as they come back in good nick I don't really care how he carries them back I guess I am lucky that he is pretty soft mouthed. Is it just me or do you not see many pics of these great ferreting terrier x carrying rabbits gently Think every beddy/terrier x I have seen has been a cruncher? Good hunting Sirius
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    A great cross, used to have allot knocking about local when I was a kid, my father and a fair few of his friends had them in fact, it seemed everyone wanted one they were very much 'in Vogue' Personally If could find a good collie grey with a dash of Deerhound which didn't throw too big I would have one. They do throw a very classic lurcher type. Good Hunting Sirius
  5. Sirius
    Hobarts are quality, I wish I could find one second hand.
  6. Sirius
    He's right about the part frozen bit but with a £100 budget you will be lucky unless second hand. We hav had 3 or 4 different ones over the last 10years or so and the bigger more expensive ones are best. Looking around the £200+ mark.
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    I like a dog with a good splash of collie/herding breed for the concentration among other things. But what ever the mix you need a good bit of luck, as you can't polish a turd. A good ferret dog needs more skills than almost any other form of Lurcher work IMO
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    Just know how many you have and count them after a big set and at the end of day. I am moving over to bright nets next season to help. At least with hemp nets they rot down after a while its not too bad but leaving nylon ones is like littering the place I hate it when it happens.
  9. Sirius
    Knowle west lovely lol
  10. Sirius
    They are a good cheap option braided on to 1 1/4 rings. Still like my poly nets especially the heavier gauge stuff which can be more durable IMO. Hate hemp just a pain to maintain.
  11. Sirius
    I don't rate Marrow bones, other than some amusement for the dogs or a puppy when its teething
  12. Sirius
    I have a leather one which holds 18 rabbits, superb bit of kit wish I could find another. As for home made I have seen plenty of the plated ones and they look pretty good. Most importnt thing to me is they dont make any noise and are not bulky to carry around, like those god awful ones made from metal, I hate them.
  13. Sirius
    Tidy day lads :-)
  14. Sirius
    Green leaf veg can be great, spinach, kale etc Root Vegetables are good also, I would recommend feeding more leaf veg if possible. The most important thing to remember is that the vegetables is broken down to enable your dog to use it better as dogs are not the best at breaking down plant cells (cellulose walls) ( a good example of this is when your dog eats grass and its comes out the same as it went in). The best way is too blend, pulp, mince or liquidise the veg raw to maintain it keeps all the nutrients, however boiling or steaming and then mashing can suffice as it will break down the
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    Ear Mites

    Sirius replied to a topic in Ferrets & Ferreting

    Thornit is superb to sort ear problems
  16. Sirius
    Forgot to mention that. Probiotics better for the gut than antibiotics, unless you really need them. Natural yoghurt is a good natural probiotic.
  17. Sirius
    I use both traditional and quickset. The Traditional has lots of pros, you can adjust it to suit situations, its light and easy to carry. But it can take longer to lay and pick up. The quickset is great also but I only take it when we don't have to walk miles, ideal for large expanses, and quick to set but the weight is a real issue,easy to use also.
  18. Sirius
    What is the best size shovel I heard tell of a few tools that prefer one with a good strong shaft about 12", allegedly
  19. Sirius
    Total fruit cake....I believe the public are starting to see him for what he is......
  20. Sirius
    Looks as though the rock guitarist nutcase has bought over 100 acres to turn into a wildlife conservation area! So he can immunise badgers amount other things. Totally unsympathetic to farmers in the areas who struggle with TB,
  21. Sirius
    why is it nota good ideaIt's to do with the time it takes to digest and process - as in all things, some dogs will have no ill effects at all, some will be unlucky. I had a ridgeback who could eat maggoty rotten rubbish and it wouldn't even make him fart - one of my lurchers will shit through the eye of a needle for a week if his dinner gets changed at all. Also in deep chested breeds you can increase the chances of gastric torsion/bloat. I would always feed at seperate feed times to be on the safe side if I was to feed both wet and dry. Each to there own.
  22. Sirius
    Cheers Mate, Things are looking up after seeing the vet She injected some weld in two places on the muscle and said its not the worst tear in the world and we will inject some more welds in again in a few weeks, I managed to put my finger into the hole so its about 3-4cm hole I suppose. Its just alot of rehab over the next 2-3 months. He had a complete look at him and other than his feet are a bit like paddles these days from all the grafts he's in good shape It's times like this I wish I still had two dogs
  23. Sirius
    Hare today gone tomorrow :laugh:
  24. Sirius
    I have not used this company but they do deliver down to Bristol http://www.tpms.co.uk/index.htm
  25. Sirius
    Not another hairdressing course :laugh:
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