just courious about the ferreting

[lurchermania 25]

im thinking of getting into ferreting. i mean i know i need a ferret cage and all that but what else do i need. i have run dogs since i was a kid so i have them for marking. also how do you do it properly from walking up to the un netted warren to going home with the game thanks lads

[lurchermania 25]

how do i train him what age do i start working him all info aprechiated

[Malt 379]

You're best off going out with somebody if you're starting off from scratch, or in the least get a good book. Not trying to palm you off by giving a short answer BTW..

[lurchermania 25]

im reading up on the web now but not sure i can manage this net making av got string all over the computer desk haha

[lurcherterrierferret 2]

im reading up on the web now but not sure i can manage this net making av got string all over the computer desk haha

i've been ferreting a bit, bought some hand made nets locally, there plenty on ebay only about 2 quid each so i never bother making my own. you need to be careful not to lose your ferrets down a hole if they kill down there you could be waiting a while for him to come back out if your not using locate collars, there are a few ways to try and get the ferret back out though.

 

agree with earlier post get a good book thats got info about keeping ferrets aswel as working them

[Ideation 8,216]

Go out with someone who isn't an idiot (can be difficult) if you know nothing then no amount of books or internet reading will really answer your questions.

[Aaron_butcher 17]

Best bet is to go with someone and see if you like it before buying all the gear. but if you are addiment, get a ferret finder MK3 (140 on ebay). some nets (11 quid for ten on ebay), ferrets (start mine about 8 months old), ferret box (tenner on ebay), and a spade. think thats everything. set nets over all holes, put ferret in, watch for rabbits to bolt. its not that overly simple but you pick up little tricks after a while, like the best way to set a net so the rabbit doesnt get loose, and to put your foot in a hole that a rabbit has bolted from while you neck it so any other bunnies don't slip out too etc etc. hope that helps.

Aaron.

[events co-ordinator 353]

Get acouple of books or dvd's Simon Whitehead at PAKEFIELD ferrets does some and he knows his stuff

[Ideation 8,216]

Best bet is to go with someone and see if you like it before buying all the gear. but if you are addiment, get a ferret finder MK3 (140 on ebay). some nets (11 quid for ten on ebay), ferrets (start mine about 8 months old), ferret box (tenner on ebay), and a spade. think thats everything. set nets over all holes, put ferret in, watch for rabbits to bolt. its not that overly simple but you pick up little tricks after a while, like the best way to set a net so the rabbit doesnt get loose, and to put your foot in a hole that a rabbit has bolted from while you neck it so any other bunnies don't slip out too etc etc. hope that helps.

Aaron.

 

 

I'll add a decent pair of secetuers to that list!

[lurchermania 25]

thanks lads its realy aprechiated

[Jamie m 668]

Where abouts are you lurchermania some kind gent on here will show you the ropes

[air gun ant 1,666]

Were abouts are you mate? I'll take you out if your anywhere near north lancs / south Cumbria?

[pigsy 34]

for all the ferretin gear carrin boxes nets net makin dvd Call Mick Dadd on 01142851372 he is in sheffield does postage

[pigsy 34]

pm me somwhere to send a few nets to I will send Ya afew I have spare

[lurchermania 25]

Were abouts are you mate? I'll take you out if your anywhere near north lancs / south Cumbria?

 

miles away mate im up north east lol