mrcaniplaywithmadness 6 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 do ferrets need any training for ferreting or does it come naturly? also, and i feel stupid just saying this, but can you teach a ferret 'tricks'? like "come, roll over" ect. as i have heard of people doing it but mostly with 'pet' ferrets. any thoughts?? thanks. Quote Link to post
masmiffy 82 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Hi mate instinct is the thing with ferrets its what they do in the wild no need to 'train' for ferreting. Only thing I have ever done is make the same noise every time I feed them it can help if you get a hold up at any time when out! You also need to handle them every day from day one as kits to get them used to you. Othert than that nowt to do if your gonna hunt with em in my opinion (may get shot down now lol) Oh and if you gonna use a locator and collar it helps to get them used to having the collar put on. Most are a bit reluctant to go down a burrow and come to hand on the very first outing but soon get the hang of it. As for circus tricks do you want workers or performing ferts Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I think there are definatly things you can do before you work them that will make them take to the work better, and things you can do in entering to get them really keen on it. But i don't think you can 'make' a worker, they are bred. They either have it or they don't and while you get a lot of 'working' ferrets, only a few really special ones, that stand out to you (anyone who has had a number of ferrets will always be able to pick out 1 or 2 special ones). R.E tricks, you can get them to do most things, they are very smart, and it wont effect their working performance, its your call if you have the time. Recall is pretty handy. So is riding on your shouder/head. Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 mines watch endless hours of the Waffen SS,they dont chase the bunnies out,they frog march them out 1 Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,216 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 mines watch endless hours of the Waffen SS,they dont chase the bunnies out,they frog march them out f*****g hell mate, that made me chuckle. Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 mines watch endless hours of the Waffen SS,they dont chase the bunnies out,they frog march them out f*****g hell mate, that made me chuckle. Quote Link to post
mrcaniplaywithmadness 6 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi mate instinct is the thing with ferrets its what they do in the wild no need to 'train' for ferreting. Only thing I have ever done is make the same noise every time I feed them it can help if you get a hold up at any time when out! You also need to handle them every day from day one as kits to get them used to you. Othert than that nowt to do if your gonna hunt with em in my opinion (may get shot down now lol) Oh and if you gonna use a locator and collar it helps to get them used to having the collar put on. Most are a bit reluctant to go down a burrow and come to hand on the very first outing but soon get the hang of it. As for circus tricks do you want workers or performing ferts WORKING WORKING WORKING! haha thanks Quote Link to post
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