Out today at another thick hedge.

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Went out today to meet up with a good friend and give him a hand clearing a tough hedge that bordered a field of newly planted grass on one of his permissions, that was getting a bit of attention from coneys.

 

Got up early doors and did my round of the birds, which took longer than i had expected, went home, loaded the Mrs, the dog and a couple of ferrets into the car and went to pick up John, his step daughter Caitlin and his two dogs. After getting held up and a slow start, we were on our way, and soon enough (but some what late) we met up with Brian, and got to having a look at the hedge in question.

 

It was thick.

 

Unfortunatly due to our lateness, after showing us the hedge, Brian had to shoot off to do some work, and left us to it. We netted up a section of the hedge, from one end, up to a dividing oak tree. And soon enough tipped in the ferrets. After a slow start, the rabbits started to bolt, with the dogs excited at first, settling down to work well. It took a while, but eventually we evicted the eight occupying rabbits, with everything accounted for in the nets.

 

As we were picking up, we had a visit from the neighbouring land owner, who asked us to not do the remainder of the boundry hedge that day (to do with a pshycotic dog he owns who was eyeing up ours), but gave us his number, and permission to return and do it, a long with the rest of the farm from next week.

 

With the rest of our day slightly scuppered, but not wishing to argue, considering we had just gained permission on a good property riddled with rabbits, we decamped to another part of the original farm, which also bordered the newly planted grass. Unfortunatly this area had suffered some flooding so the best warrens were not in use, with the rabbotst aking shelter in the nearby maize. Soon enough though, we got a decent mark, and netted up another tough section of hedge, which again took a long time. Eventually done, we dropped the jills in, and waited. Eventually a couple hit the nets, and then a couple skipped nets, that caught on a combination of thick cover and old barbed wire, but both were driven back to ground (and into nets) by the dogs. The second, saw finn sunk to his tail in a hole, drawing it out by the legs, he's a dedicated little shit.

 

After a while of no movement and no sign of the ferrets we got out the disco carrot, and had a look, sure enough both ferrets were at the same spot a couple of feet down. I sunk the spade in and suddenly heard the rumbling of two rabbits on the move, the first hit a net next to me and the second didnt make it that far, as he was pinned in the mouth of the hole by two irrate ferrets

 

So six from that warren, and with not really much more to do, today, due to various factors, we headed back toward the car, letting the dogs cast about. As we got to the car, they marked another very short hedge section with a half dozen holes either side, easier netting up this time, so it was done quickly.

 

In went the ferrets and pretty much instantly i heard a squeal, marked at half a foot, took the soil off to reveal a quarter grown rabbit. Then another of the same size popped out of a bolt hole and was snatched by finn. Moments later john was digging out a third the other side of the hedge, again only about half a foot down. The ferrets however stayed down. Assuming another small one, i climbed into the hedge where they had now settled again and prepared to lift the soil again. Suddenly a rabbit hit the net next to me, which i grabbed, as i lifted it, a second rabbit exploded out of the same hole. Luckily Finn had come to see if i needed a hand with the first rabbit and was hit square in the chops by the second despite the suprise he managed to shut his mouth and hold onto the rabbit.

 

So that was us done, with 16 adults and 3 bite-size bunnies. Another good day, if shorter than normal, and nice to be out with the girls, who took a side of the hedge between them, netted up, worked the dogs, dealt with rabbits etc. Can't fault them

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Malt 379]

Great write up and pics as usual Jai, enjoyed that!

[darbo 4,776]

looks like a good day had by all. good team work. how did johnnys young bitch go on? atb

[RossM 8,120]

When you talk about thick hedge I gather your talking about your hair?

 

Good write up and pictures to go!

[Guest thebigdog]

great stuff chaps, great write up and pics as usual pal

[Ideation 8,216]

Cheers all!

 

Darbo - th young bitch did well today, she pinned a couple in nets, and generally respected the nets a bit more. She gets more focused everytime we go out. She's shaping up to be a good bitch, but shes fecking mental at times

[darbo 4,776]

Cheers all!

 

Darbo - th young bitch did well today, she pinned a couple in nets, and generally respected the nets a bit more. She gets more focused everytime we go out. She's shaping up to be a good bitch, but shes fecking mental at times

im sure she will crack the ferreting and lamping game as she matures,your whippet sounds like he did well. atb.

[Ideation 8,216]

Cheers all!

 

Darbo - th young bitch did well today, she pinned a couple in nets, and generally respected the nets a bit more. She gets more focused everytime we go out. She's shaping up to be a good bitch, but shes fecking mental at times

im sure she will crack the ferreting and lamping game as she matures,your whippet sounds like he did well. atb.

 

I think she will be a handy bitch

 

Finn is steadying up nicely now that we have been back at it a bit, he's learnt his ferreting skills well from Johnnys old bitch, couldnt have a better teacher really

[csd_88 138]

Couldn't be arsed reading all that so looked at the pics instead well done looks like a good little day out.

[SMART DOG 340]

[BS40liam 203]

Sounds a good days out! I'd be happy if I got half the number of rabbits lol. Atb

[R.A.W 1,987]

great write up mate. thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us.

[Guest vin]

looks like you boys are back in the shwing ! great stuff Jai...always like to read your write ups.

 

Young Bron is shaping up nicely...got the potentials to be a special litte dog.

 

looking forward to a day out this season with you lads...Ive got us something lined up...your gonna love it ...lol

Edited October 7, 2012 by vin

[whippet 99 2,613]

well done and thanks for your time to share it with us.............

[ben west yorks 4]

Looks like a great day there, awesome pics as well I'm well annoyed was gonna ferret some new land up dales today and got called in to work this morning !!!!

Edited October 7, 2012 by ben west yorks