Symon27 0 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Hello im new here, I've got two ferrets and 25 purse nets and would like to start ferreting. I've read a few books and wacthd some DVDs. Anyway my nan lives on a farm about 100 old aches and I would ferret there. I've walked round and found a few holes but not sure if there rabbit as they look big. I've taken a picture but its bad quality. Could someone please just conform. Il feel like a idiot asking but you have to start somewhere. Cheers Symon. Quote Link to post
kevk 12 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 what area are you buddy Quote Link to post
dymented 2,220 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 welcome to the forum bud just put the ferret in and all will be ok Quote Link to post
Symon27 0 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Birmingham Quote Link to post
Symon27 0 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Cheers just a bit weary Quote Link to post
Symon27 0 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Its a huge mud mound but can only find 3 holes Quote Link to post
kevk 12 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Take your time and mess less noise as possible Quote Link to post
kevk 12 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 Take your time and make less noise as possible Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 welcome to THL mate,ask away,only one way to learn.good luck...watch out for huge holes where badgers or foxs might use Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Don't stick your ferret down unless you are certain it's not badger otherwise you could be minus a ferret. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Don't stick your ferret down unless you are certain it's not badger otherwise you could be minus a ferret. also minus your liberty if anyone sees you Quote Link to post
Millet 4,497 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Too true and your ferret collar because you would not be able to dig it out.. Quote Link to post
Symon27 0 Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Cheers for the replys, how can I tell if badgers or foxs are down the hole? Quote Link to post
stroller 341 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 welcome to the forum mate, general signs of fox is the smell they stink plus there will be bones lying about, badgers are cleaner but will leave a rectangular shaped footprint with a long claws and there will bve coarse hair caught on wire or branches around the area. generally badger sets have a fair bit of soil dragged out of the holes so it will leave a lot soil at the entrance. if that makes any sense? if your in doubt dont enter the ferrets, foxes might bolt before a ferret but badgers definately wont. take your time and learn about the wildlife on your nanas farm plenty of good books out there and internet help. good luck son and remember to enjoy it dont stress out if the first time ytou try it it doesnt go to plan it very rarely does Quote Link to post
terryd 8,522 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 If you could have a wander around with a lamp after dark or have a nose about at dawn you might get an idea where the rabbits are Quote Link to post
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