jhiggins 48 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Just wanted to show you guys my new Polecats I picked up on Monday from Derbyshire. They are still a bit shy but I can pick them up without any bother and they have settled in well with a couple of my other ferret jills. They are a lot thicker set than my ferrets and obviously look and behave differently. I am made up with them I plan to work them this season and I was wondering if anyone else had any tips for working pure Polecats on rabbits. I have heard that it can be a challenge.... I know i am going to need some bigger collars for a start as I only work little Jills at the moment!! Any information would be great, I really cant wait to see how they go. Im not expecting miracles but Im exctied none the less! Jack Link to post
R.A.W 1,987 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 they look the part mate. should fly to ground . i want one !!!!!!!!!!! Link to post
Jamie93 57 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 You sure they're EU's? Link to post
jhiggins 48 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I really hope they settle to work well. Im sure they are EUs, got them from a reliable source and they are just so different to my ferrets. Anyone working them at all?? Link to post
Jamie93 57 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I know of plenty of people around Kent they seem to think they are working EU's when they actualy aren't. I have 3 polecat coloured ferrets that look exactly the same as them two but I know they're not EUs. What are they being fed on? Practically all EUs will only eat meat and love fingers!! Link to post
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 They are not EU polecats bud, they are ferrets. pure and simple. No one on this site has yet to confirm that they have EU polecats. Don`t be fooled by the hype, just be happy with your ferrets. ATB 1 Link to post
jhiggins 48 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I really didnt want to get into this conversation.... I am not asking for approval, i am simply asking for advice on working these polecats, If you dont work them or know anything about working them then dont bother commenting. I know that they are the real deal otherwise I would not have traveled half way across the country to buy them, I am just after some advice. Link to post
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I really didnt want to get into this conversation.... I am not asking for approval, i am simply asking for advice on working these polecats, If you dont work them or know anything about working them then dont bother commenting. I know that they are the real deal otherwise I would not have traveled half way across the country to buy them, I am just after some advice. Ok, after 23 yrs of keeping ferrets to work them I`ll shut up will I. I am not offering approval bud, cause I`m not that condacending. They simply are NOT EU POLECATS,, jees, it`s not hard. Do a search on here and see some of the crap that gets spouted., You have nice ferrets there mate, be happy with them You HOPE they are the real deal cause you were suckered into traveling for what is just a common ferret. If you like I`ll show you my ferrets which are more polecat type than those,, 5 Link to post
jhiggins 48 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Forum at its most helpful there, thanks Link to post
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 PM replied to mate. You`ll struggle to find a more helpfull ferret forum anywhere bud. Link to post
Jamie93 57 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I don't see why you're getting all defensive. You asked for advice on working polecats and all we're doing is giving you advice on the fact that you dont have polecats so you just have to work them AS ferrets. Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 I want a pair of Marbled Polecats, but cant find gloves that go all the way up to my throat Only one way to find out if they work, get them out, good luck with them Link to post
jhiggins 48 Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks, all the best. Been handling everyday and seeing major improvements, one still bites the misses tho which isnt all bad!! All the best for the season, il keep you posted with how they go! Jack Link to post
sam007 34 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 A couple of friends of mine has EU polies and both have more scars than skin on their hands. Lovely looking animals but I would not touch them with your hand never mind mine. On tried a welding glove went straight through it I have two ferrets that are 2 breedings from the wild and that is close enough even they can be tasty when they are playing I tend to agree that yours look like ferrets but I am not saying they are from purely a photo but my 2 are blacker than yours. and as I said they are 2 matings away from the wild Good Luck with them Sam Link to post
Malt 379 Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Nice ferrets.. Link to post
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