what sort of age wloud u start young ferrets working

[IN THE BUSH OUT THE BUSH 0]

any idears

[trisha 1]

i got told 4 months and onwards mate and thats by a man whos been ferreting since he was five 81 years ago and hes still going dont expect nothing speacial until there second season atb

[Ideation 8,216]

i got told 4 months and onwards mate and thats by a man whos been ferreting since he was five 81 years ago and hes still going dont expect nothing speacial until there second season atb

 

[slingshot82 32]

No less than 4 months/16 weeks mate, any younger and they could end up seriously hurt from a kicking rabbit. And if you intend on using on rats too, I would work it for a season or two on rabbits before. ATB buddy

[IN THE BUSH OUT THE BUSH 0]

cheers for that thanks

[Born Hunter 17,832]

6 months for me, for the sake of a couple of months to wait i personally wouldnt like to push it. Even at 6 months a ferret is very 'kitish' and benefits from the confidence boost of a seasoned worker when being entered. Just my opinion though.

[ulverston moocher 60]

6 months for me, for the sake of a couple of months to wait i personally wouldnt like to push it. Even at 6 months a ferret is very 'kitish' and benefits from the confidence boost of a seasoned worker when being entered. Just my opinion though.

Same as I usaly try and give them six month before starting my young one off

[s horsfield 7]

what ever age you decide to work them at i always take an older ferret with me to clear the holes first ,then send in the young un so it can get used to working the warren without the danger of geting a kicking,then after a time send them in togerther and let it follow the older one and it'll come second nature to it.Thats only my way and it seems to work for me

[theferreter 311]

i would start entering young in setts at about 6 or 7 months always try and put them down with an expierenced worker 2 show them the ropes they might take 2 it straight away or it might take them a few outings 2 get the rabbits shifting dont be expecting 2 much from your young ferrets in there first season there 2nd season you will see a big difference in there work ablity atb theferreter

[The one 8,529]

Everybodies going to give you a different answer if its the only ferret you have your itching to try it your going to go as soon as possible ,if you have a few and can wait 6 months old is a good age for trying some small burrows and seeing how it goes then you can decide if you need to lay the ferret off and give it more time or continue with trying it in a few small burrows ,But entering them to early and overmatching them is a good way to ruin them

[Jamie m 668]

my little poley jill shifted first hole i put her down, not sure how much she new about it tho by her second outing if they were home they were coming out like it or not, but if the warrens empty she still acts a bit silly. but i have high hopes for the little girl, and this is a jill that was brought up in a kitchen playing with cats before i got her , but you could see her instinct straight away i had an inclin she would do good, but the albino jill i wasnt to sure an unwanted pet yet from working stock, when i got her she was over weight slugish not to sure about anything now shes had a few outings shes raring to go a good steady jill,both last summers kits enterd at 7 to 8 months once they see that box they know its time

Edited February 23, 2010 by Jamie m