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  1. ZeusPolecat
    THanks all. Absolutely the cameras disturb the rabbits. I'll make a bit of noise getting them in there, smell won't help and then just the sight of the cameras being there will all play a part. Generally takes a bit longer for rabbits to bolt when I'm trying to film. Just the way it is really.
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    Only just had the chance to get out. Thought this little burrow would be suitable for a video!
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    Hello. There's obvious problems when trying to fit a ferret with a camera, especially when in a working environment. Size and weight vs audio and video quality. Mud, stones and water. Shaking and bashing. Slowing the ferret, preventing it from turning around or making it harder to fight. Getting snagged on nets and roots. Battery lifetime. Lighting is another big factor as the required battery can become as big as the camera battery itself. Last year I modified a "Y3000" and ran some simple LEDs off a watch battery, and while it did somewhat recorded the action (Which may be fine for checking
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    Last bit of footage I have from the season https://youtu.be/y_MTt3ihWxk
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    I have contacts if you are struggling.
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    The importance of a tracking collar right there!
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    was watching the race, didnt make the borders!!!!!
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    Little video of some slow motion bolts, played back at 15% of the normal speed, slowest I've managed yet. https://youtu.be/04rnIrX4C7Q
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    Even a tiny jill will rag the rabbit kits around if she wants to
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    Hahaha damn, I need something different from what i've got!
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    Never had the balls to leave mine in season yet. I've questioned the vets but they firmly support th£ir side. I'm honestly starting to think the jill jab can cause depression, I've noticed instant behaviour changes % of the time after the jab which subsides when they come back into season. My experience with the implant has had no such notable side effects and for me It's been more cost effective (Occasionally get it for retail price) but I have herd some people claim it shrinks their reproductive organs making it harder to breed later - I haven't tried breeding after so i can't back that up.
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    Most of the people who follow the videos have probably seen it already but I thought I'd post it here for those who don't use Youtube. I guess I had set out to film some hole hopping but I only got the one clip. Other than that Athena performed well and the ones that bolted were clean into nets. I think there was another down there but I got a bit lazy towards the end, I was working nights at the time and this was filmed after no sleep. https://youtu.be/yp6vCNb_FVE
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    Save some blue for me!
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    Will look into that, thanks! And again I'll be able to show the pros and cons over time with footage
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    At least in the end I can show how different sizes of meshes make a difference. Slip a rabbit or catch a fat hob, I'll experiment and show.
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    Got the idea now. Certainly will look for a new supplier, like you say Tomo there is plenty knitting them. I tend to stick with what worked... But the ones I have, have been letting me down a bit lately. Video 11, once I get it done, didnt see how the fat fully grown rabbit got out and even slowing it down didn't shed any light!... Strange universe. Anyway, all can see once its up.
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    OK got the jist of it now! Thanks! Yeah just have an idea of what I want for next season at the moment, fresh in the mind. Way too many getting through the meshes this season, more than ever for whatever reason, bad luck I guess. The consensus makes the reality, the nets have became bad...
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    Ah Ok so there's some news I missed? I was provided a phone number so will give him a call soon.
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    Very nice boxes, got one myself. The ferrets sit in there more silently when they have a big window to look out of, which has its advantages.
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    If you had a few hours spare it might be worth looking at his thread on here from a year or so ago Search results came up with with threads but upon clicking his posts were nowhere to be seen. I don't have hours to spare, It's all soaked up with editing videos.
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    Had a PM with his number. Thanks guys!
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    Is Mr Kelly still on the site? I'm struggling to find him. Is he under a different name now?
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    I guess cammo breaks up an outline with its pattern. It's more useful just to stay below any horizon lines as a rabbit that knows the area will spot you quickly and duck back down. My tripods are a bad for that outside more than in! Other than that it's just nice to be left alone. I've been dealing with too many dog walkers lately, they stray in to be nosey, fair enough but some of their dog breeds are a danger to the ferrets Border terrier a few weeks ago was almost scruffed away Just to be left alone
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    Wood pellets, if it boasts dust free, even better.
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    Had jills come back into season before the winter from the jab. Implant kept one jill out for two years and another for three. Think I'll be implanting again this spring as it's less hassle.
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