ferreting

[theferreter 311]

just wondering what peoples perfered choice is when going ferreting poleys or whites hobs or jills cheers folks

[desi22007 3]

just wondering what peoples perfered choice is when going ferreting poleys or whites hobs or jills cheers folks

all the same 2 me all do a good job

[mnolan 0]

i prefer whites(does) because their generly smaller and they dont run around much..and better to be seen

[auld salmon 28]

both work as good as each other but i use jills as i think hobs can kill to easily

[shepp 2,285]

I prefer polecat hobs, slower and bite less.

[theferreter 311]

both work as good as each other but i use jills as i think hobs can kill to easily

same here mate hobs kill 2 much below ground and that means more digging

[Hob&Jill 258]

White or sandy hobs are my favorite.

 

Dont think it makes any difference but I do like being easily able to see a light coloured ferret.

 

Dont think the colour has anything to do with if they bite or not either

 

 

[justin 2]

ive got no preference but am currently using poleys i had of a very generous guy on this site...gotta be honest they are the the best ferrets ive ever had and the hob in particular is outstanding...have used him for three seasons and to date he has never killed down...if they wont bolt he dragges them out, he will also come out of the hole and walk back to his box and jump back in and is 100% with the dogs...so is a real asset in brambly areas...hopefully he got a good few more seasons in him...

[stealthy1 3,964]

I have three polecats, and one albino, so I guess I lean towards poleys

[Brimmer 220]

Finding a light coloured ferret does make it easier to see, using a black eyed animal, well I have found that the senses on one are a bit more alert than the albino animals. (the albino's will always be my choice.) (not that they are less of a hunter, just a little slower in the light!) (does not matter a fraction underground in the dark, where no one can see the colour of there eye's, or coat!)

[Edgar 1]

I think the only difference is the colour of its fur but as already stated light coloured ferrets stand out in green/brown surroundings.

[pencoed hunter 7]

I prefere whites because there easier to see and dont mind on hob or jill as long as the hob isnt to big.

I use all whites and a mix of hobs and jills and they all work god together.

[Guest RN-Rabbit-Control]

I have a mixed team, and I keep and use albinos, poleys, sandys, silvers and black eyed whites. But saying that my preferance is for albinos, for no other reason really than I was brought up with them and have always had them.

[billy_wizz 2]

I prefer the look of sandys but will always go for a worker first hence i have 3 albinos and 1 polecat!

As i dont know anyone with a working sandy but looking to bring in a sandy hob if i can find one from good workers! As for sex i have found a hob and jill worked together is a good combination for me!

[waidmann 105]

i have a polecat jill and a jill out of her which is albino,both work well. the guys i go with have a mix of jills and hobs( hobs disturbing the net more imo) and they all work well too.( eleven ferrets in all).

white and sandy are better to see in cover but my poley jill is the favorite

as long as they do the job i'm not fussed about the colour.

happy ferreting all.