jonoevans 1 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Hello I went ferreting with my "expert" friend yesterday and came back with nothing. We went from 7am till 3pm netted 8 warrens and had nothing what are we doing wrong because surely we should have had 1 rabbit out of 8 warrens,shouldnt we? Please help never done this before absolutley inexperienced, and my "expert" friend couldn't decide which end to peg on the nets, so I am guessing he is as clueless as I am Jono Edited March 14, 2011 by jonoevans Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Well could be a few factors but now there breeding they won't be bolting much, had the ferrets been worked before ?? Edited March 14, 2011 by Jamie m 1 Quote Link to post
the big oz 5 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 i had same day pal. Get days lyk tht mate 1 Quote Link to post
DogMagic 461 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 We all have days like that now n then mate. You want to pack up ferreting now though because there will be younguns to ground. This is the season we leave the rabbits etc alone to breed in peace so theres plenty about next season for us to chase. Also its not nice to think of ferrets killing a nest full of rabbit kits and if it layes up afterwards digging it out can be a pain in the arse! Where abouts are you based? I dont mind showing you and your friend the ropes next season if your not to far. 2 Quote Link to post
jonoevans 1 Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 Well could be a few factors but now there breeding they won't be bolting much, had the ferrets been worked before ?? first time we've worked them don't know about before but the are rescue ferrets went straight down the holes no problem Quote Link to post
jonoevans 1 Posted March 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 We all have days like that now n then mate. You want to pack up ferreting now though because there will be younguns to ground. This is the season we leave the rabbits etc alone to breed in peace so theres plenty about next season for us to chase. Also its not nice to think of ferrets killing a nest full of rabbit kits and if it layes up afterwards digging it out can be a pain in the arse! Where abouts are you based? I dont mind showing you and your friend the ropes next season if your not to far. Ah didn't know that would be great to have a lesson I live in West Wales, What is the best time to start Ferreting?is there a season as such? during which months is it best to leave the rabbits alone? ATB Jono Quote Link to post
DogMagic 461 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) We all have days like that now n then mate. You want to pack up ferreting now though because there will be younguns to ground. This is the season we leave the rabbits etc alone to breed in peace so theres plenty about next season for us to chase. Also its not nice to think of ferrets killing a nest full of rabbit kits and if it layes up afterwards digging it out can be a pain in the arse! Where abouts are you based? I dont mind showing you and your friend the ropes next season if your not to far. Ah didn't know that would be great to have a lesson I live in West Wales, What is the best time to start Ferreting?is there a season as such? during which months is it best to leave the rabbits alone? ATB Jono There is no legal close season but traditionally you only ferret when the month has an R in it so januaRy, febuRuary, maRch, apRil etc etc. I disagree with that these days tho, i caught a few pregnant doess over a month ago! I wont be ferreting now till september time when im sure theres no kits underground. Although rabbits can breed at any time of year so you can never guarantee it, you can very well hedge your bets by waiting till september. Edited March 14, 2011 by DogMagic 1 Quote Link to post
The one 8,467 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Think we where all like that when we started and im a great believer in the learning curve stick at it and you will suddenly click and see where your going wrong .And it might take a few more outings but you will get into a few rabbits Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Where in west wales? Best to leave the bunnies alone with the ferrets from when you start seeing the land wake up, until it starts to go to sleep again, whenever that may be. Mainly because it becomes a proper clusterfuck trying to ferret fluffy hoppers. Quote Link to post
jmilam08 193 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 I had them out the other day on a new permission that wants clearing quick as,spent all day trying to jump on rabbits no bigger than a rat and watching them hole hop,unless it's neccesery mate I'd wait a bit to start working em proper. Quote Link to post
jonoevans 1 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Where in west wales? Best to leave the bunnies alone with the ferrets from when you start seeing the land wake up, until it starts to go to sleep again, whenever that may be. Mainly because it becomes a proper clusterfuck trying to ferret fluffy hoppers. Glanamman mate hunting grounds in Trapp nr Llandeilo Quote Link to post
jonoevans 1 Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Thank you all for your advice,well noted I shall wait till September and will breed my girls in the meantime to get some new workers thanks guys ATB Jono :thumbs: Quote Link to post
Jonophilpott 0 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Wrong time of year... Ferrets like a nest of youngens... Or carry on and end up like me Are you prepared for breeding? Quote Link to post
dai bando 2 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 We've been finding rabbits numbers getting low round Llandeilo. Local farmers say they have had mixi. Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted March 16, 2011 Report Share Posted March 16, 2011 Where in west wales? Best to leave the bunnies alone with the ferrets from when you start seeing the land wake up, until it starts to go to sleep again, whenever that may be. Mainly because it becomes a proper clusterfuck trying to ferret fluffy hoppers. Glanamman mate hunting grounds in Trapp nr Llandeilo that brings back memories .. i used to hunt around trap tally and the surrounding areas over 30 years ago .......... Quote Link to post
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