ANY TIPS ON FERRETING

[Kieren Fox 0]

Im not really a ferreting person but have now got a ferret and havent had much luck. im going in the morning have got plenty of nets just need some help.

 

# what do i need to be looking for ?

[davehunter1 14]

The best advise i can give you is be QUIET net the bury and wait 10-15 mins befor putting ferrets in also try to get there first light and watch what holes they run down

[Guest thebigdog]

rabbits

[Lab 10,979]

The best advise i can give you is be QUIET net the bury and wait 10-15 mins befor putting ferrets in also try to get there first light and watch what holes they run down

Why is that then?......

[Kieren Fox 0]

Thanks dave.

 

yer big dog for rabbits ?

[mattydski 560]

Mate....find someone local to show you the ropes...... it'll save on future frustration, lost ferrets and hours digging!!

[Kieren Fox 0]

matty been few times but must be getting dud holes or being to loud

[Guest cookiemonsterandmerlin]

I find very few newbies to ferretting have a whole lot of luck it takes years of knowlegde time and hard work.

You cant learn it from books forums you need time with ferretters to show you signs of foxes where not to ferret land drains concrete slabs the list is endless.

But dont let this temper your desire to ferret books will help to guide but until you encounter some the problems in situ you will not have the know how to deal with them.

Try tagging along with some local hunters.

 

Good luck Cookie

[mattydski 560]

matty been few times but must be getting dud holes or being to loud

 

How long is your ferret staying down the holes, and roughly how many holes in the warrens?

[davehunter1 14]

The best advise i can give you is be QUIET net the bury and wait 10-15 mins befor putting ferrets in also try to get there first light and watch what holes they run down

Why is that then?......

i think it helpes them bolt gives the rabbits time to setle down

[mattydski 560]

The best advise i can give you is be QUIET net the bury and wait 10-15 mins befor putting ferrets in also try to get there first light and watch what holes they run down

Why is that then?......

i think it helpes them bolt gives the rabbits time to setle down

if I think our team, dogs, kids have made too much noise, Ill sometimes rest a warren for 10 mins before throwing a ferret down.....but not all the time...

[Lab 10,979]

The best advise i can give you is be QUIET net the bury and wait 10-15 mins befor putting ferrets in also try to get there first light and watch what holes they run down

Why is that then?......

i think it helpes them bolt gives the rabbits time to setle down

I think a ferret on there arse will make them bolt mate.....

[Kieren Fox 0]

matty been trying to stick to warrens with less holes in maybe between 4 - 10.

 

ferret not down for to long, and put down 1 hole and comes out another hole, then sniffs about the next 1

[mattydski 560]

matty been trying to stick to warrens with less holes in maybe between 4 - 10.

 

ferret not down for to long, and put down 1 hole and comes out another hole, then sniffs about the next 1

 

Are the holes showing recent signs of use, habitation??? are they in open ground or cover? If they are in open ground, could be they are used as quick cover rather than living in .. If they are in deep cover, then it could be inexperienced ferret..

 

If you have big warrens, it could be one ferret is not enough, but you tend to get the ferret stay down the hole longer in those circumstances... (rabbits run around and dont bolt, staying underground...)

 

Ill suggest again you find someone local to show you the finer points.............or come to Dundee, and you can have a masterclass

[mattydski 560]

in these circumstances a decent marking dog helps no end.....