training ferrets

[drw81 1]

give your opinions on the methods of feeding,training,exerciseing you can use for working ferrets which helps makes the difference out in the field?

Edited April 15, 2011 by drw81

[DottyDoo 500]

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[Jingo 6]

I'm a newbie *used to air rifles* but from what Ive found out so far just make sure fed on the best diet you can get for them (fresh meat if possible but then others swear on dry), handle them daily (easier when comes to dragging them out) and give them either plenty exercise out of the cage or build a large run for them just to keep them active. Only thing i can think of is the "do you feed before you go, or keep them hungry" but that's your own preference. Apart from that its all pure instinct just trust them and they'll do their job.

Edited April 15, 2011 by Jingo

[lapin2008 1,587]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

Ferrets dont need any specific training in order to work and when working are simply being ferrets and seeking out rabbits. What makes ferreting much easier is if the ferrets can easily be picked up so in terms of work to put into a ferret regular handling is required. Some ferrets work naturally better then others but most ferrets will get the hang of clearing burrows after a few outings, be prepared for a few frustrating outings at first though while they mess around popping in and out disturbing nets etc.

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

[martnmagik 68]

good breeding and WORK WORK WORK. is the only way imo

[DottyDoo 500]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

 

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

 

 

 

[drw81 1]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

Ferrets dont need any specific training in order to work and when working are simply being ferrets and seeking out rabbits. What makes ferreting much easier is if the ferrets can easily be picked up so in terms of work to put into a ferret regular handling is required. Some ferrets work naturally better then others but most ferrets will get the hang of clearing burrows after a few outings, be prepared for a few frustrating outings at first though while they mess around popping in and out disturbing nets etc.

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

everyone has their own methods, i want opinions not advise!!

[DottyDoo 500]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

Ferrets dont need any specific training in order to work and when working are simply being ferrets and seeking out rabbits. What makes ferreting much easier is if the ferrets can easily be picked up so in terms of work to put into a ferret regular handling is required. Some ferrets work naturally better then others but most ferrets will get the hang of clearing burrows after a few outings, be prepared for a few frustrating outings at first though while they mess around popping in and out disturbing nets etc.

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

everyone has their own methods, i want opinions not advise!!

 

 

 

tell us how you do it then???

[ginner38 4]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

Ferrets dont need any specific training in order to work and when working are simply being ferrets and seeking out rabbits. What makes ferreting much easier is if the ferrets can easily be picked up so in terms of work to put into a ferret regular handling is required. Some ferrets work naturally better then others but most ferrets will get the hang of clearing burrows after a few outings, be prepared for a few frustrating outings at first though while they mess around popping in and out disturbing nets etc.

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

everyone has their own methods, i want opinions not advise!!

 

 

 

tell us how you do it then???

I think i have seen him peddling around on a push bike dragging a rabbit trying to get ferrets to chase him :icon_eek:

[lapin2008 1,587]

give your opinions on the methods/training you can use for working ferrets?

 

Ferrets dont need any specific training in order to work and when working are simply being ferrets and seeking out rabbits. What makes ferreting much easier is if the ferrets can easily be picked up so in terms of work to put into a ferret regular handling is required. Some ferrets work naturally better then others but most ferrets will get the hang of clearing burrows after a few outings, be prepared for a few frustrating outings at first though while they mess around popping in and out disturbing nets etc.

 

Am surprised you needed to ask such a question to be honest as most of your posts are about lecturing people about how they should be feeding their ferrets/dogs. I assumed you must have have been doing it for years to feel you were in a position to tell people how it should all be done

 

atb

everyone has their own methods, i want opinions not advise!!

 

Am sure that most will do by introducing ferrets to rabbit holes, and the ferrets get better with a small amount of time...

And for someone who doesnt want advise you certainly have a lot to give...

[lapin2008 1,587]

I think i have seen him peddling around on a push bike dragging a rabbit trying to get ferrets to chase him :icon_eek:

 

haha whats wrong with that.... thats how I did it.... except i didnt introduce them to the push bike till I had got them used to following me on my skateboard..

 

 

LOL

[Ideation 8,216]

Personally i start by giving my ferret 'call signs', that they must answer to at all times, once training has begun. Ferrets are then, from a young age, subject to a rigorous training regime which includes a 5 mile run before breakfast, 483 squat thrusts, and dead weights. Combat classes are of course a standard part of ALL ferrets training, but those that show special aptitude are then put through a special weapons course, either specializing in long range ballistic assault (i.e sniper rifle) or demolitions. We also have a fully trained medic and interpreter as part of the team. Up until this season we had a brigade pastor, but alas he lost his faith and his life in a fox hole in the snow, but he fought the good fight and is well remembered. We also have an intelligence operative, but it's a bit shady and i'm not at liberty to discuss his assignments.

 

Over and Out.

[DottyDoo 500]

Personally i start by giving my ferret 'call signs', that they must answer to at all times, once training has begun. Ferrets are then, from a young age, subject to a rigorous training regime which includes a 5 mile run before breakfast, 483 squat thrusts, and dead weights. Combat classes are of course a standard part of ALL ferrets training, but those that show special aptitude are then put through a special weapons course, either specializing in long range ballistic assault (i.e sniper rifle) or demolitions. We also have a fully trained medic and interpreter as part of the team. Up until this season we had a brigade pastor, but alas he lost his faith and his life in a fox hole in the snow, but he fought the good fight and is well remembered. We also have an intelligence operative, but it's a bit shady and i'm not at liberty to discuss his assignments.

 

Over and Out.

 

 

 

 

 

i use similar techniques

[The one 8,481]

When there able i start mine off on meat and plenty of it ,Then the kids used to get let loose on them to play with pipes in the garden and after a summer of that i never had a sulker or a biter ,Then i worked them every opportunity all over the place ,and i don't think Ive ever had one not make the grade

[MickyB 327]

expierence from early age and rabbit eye when she bolts,and most of the above pal