fireman 11,197 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 A day out a old school farm who still does things the old way saw us running a few terriers at some rats whilst they were threshing out a rick,things were very quiet to start with but the kids and the pup occupied themselves catching mice until the rats appeared and appear they did but they had us worried for a bit as the rick was almost gone before they did show.We had a loose count up at the end and got the 100 mark with the rats and half a bucket of mice,the white russell was new to the game but got stuck in and soon learned to bite harder lol.The plummer pup wasn't let go on big rats as he's only 15 odd weeks old but he sure got stuck into them after the big uns had finished with it,he was allowed a few greys and dealt with them fine.Not loads of pics as we were kept busy but a few. Quote Link to post
scent 509 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 nice one pal yee bagged a fair amount of critters Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Nice one, I'd love to have a bash at some serious ratting. Quote Link to post
pencoed hunter 7 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Good job mate Quote Link to post
Ratter 0 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 gd one lads. keep it up Quote Link to post
Toka 10 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Nice one Fireman!!!! wish i could find somewhere like that round here, but things coming along now. ATB with your pup as well. Toka Quote Link to post
Raymond 618 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 Looks like you had a bit of fun Quote Link to post
pointer 543 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 nice one Quote Link to post
darrell jnr 16 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 well done there lads..yis..darrell. Quote Link to post
steviemann 5 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 As I said before: "You Norfolk buggers are a bit behind the times"!!! Sounds like you had plenty fun and got N***y working LOL Don't you have to keep a close eye on terriers cos of belts/ungaurded machinery? Bet it's steam run Quote Link to post
fireman 11,197 Posted September 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 As it goes stevie most of the pullies are above terrier hight and just about all of the rats bolt away from the thresher so it's quite safe for them,i brushed up against one of the wheels yesterday and scarred the sh*t out myself as once they get you they get you good and proper.As for Nick doing some work he got a sweat on for sure and the dust from a threshing session has to be seen to be belived,still good to be involved with it all and a real look into how things used to be done.One of the reasons the kids missed school was not just for the ratting but to show them a real part of history working and a unique chance for modern kids to see it. Quote Link to post
steviemann 5 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 As it goes stevie most of the pullies are above terrier hight and just about all of the rats bolt away from the thresher so it's quite safe for them,i brushed up against one of the wheels yesterday and scarred the sh*t out myself as once they get you they get you good and proper.As for Nick doing some work he got a sweat on for sure and the dust from a threshing session has to be seen to be belived,still good to be involved with it all and a real look into how things used to be done.One of the reasons the kids missed school was not just for the ratting but to show them a real part of history working and a unique chance for modern kids to see it. A proper education!!! As you know Nick and I worked in such a place with ungaurded belts, frightening stuff pre health and safety. Don't think I'd survive working the stacks such as you do, dust would have me on my knees weazing in no time. Bloody soft I am nowadays. Almost a working museum there by the looks of it. Quote Link to post
the great white hunter 1 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 nice 1 lads looks lyk youve had a good catch at the end of the day atb with ya pups Quote Link to post
willum 89 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 nice 1 lads looks lyk youve had a good catch at the end of the day atb with ya pups nice 1 mate looks like fun for all was had. and they say us norfolk,urs are behind the times well it looks like it helped the rat population build up for a good few hours of sport atb mate from another behind the times ratting mad norfolk dumpling. Quote Link to post
steviemann 5 Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 nice 1 lads looks lyk youve had a good catch at the end of the day atb with ya pups nice 1 mate looks like fun for all was had. and they say us norfolk,urs are behind the times well it looks like it helped the rat population build up for a good few hours of sport atb mate from another behind the times ratting mad norfolk dumpling. Least us Suffolk born now have electrickery Quote Link to post
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