Any one else struggling?

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Well be out a few times and not catching at all.The signs of rabbits are there but when I ferret warrens nothing at all,feel like jacking at times I don't want abig bags just one will do lol.Anyone else struggling?

[terryd 8,504]

Well be out a few times and not catching at all.The signs of rabbits are there but when I ferret warrens nothing at all,feel like jacking at times I don't want abig bags just one will do lol.Anyone else struggling?

 

I take it you don't have a dog ? like me in which case it is a struggle but keep at you will hit gold at some point and it is well worth it then. As you say just 1 rabbit is a big success

I had this one the other weekend after doing about 7 empty sets of holes made it all worth while

 

Edited November 10, 2012 by terryd

[stealthy1 3,964]

I've done a few warrens that I think of as regular jobs, but on some of the warrens there's nothing living there this year, but the rabbits are still in the area in other warrens near by that dont normally hold the main colony, dont know if its down to mixy and to many rabbits have died under ground and forced them to move warrens or what, but I'm putting it down to the 12 months of rain we've had, think the rain has changed the rabbits habbits this year

[fitchet 788]

The rabbit numbers are low round here this year. Still been getting a few but nothing like last year. Only thing that is gutting is when we are still catching mixy rabbits. Even the dogs are getting bored with them lol.

[paulus 26]

I've done a few warrens that I think of as regular jobs, but on some of the warrens there's nothing living there this year, but the rabbits are still in the area in other warrens near by that dont normally hold the main colony, dont know if its down to mixy and to many rabbits have died under ground and forced them to move warrens or what, but I'm putting it down to the 12 months of rain we've had, think the rain has changed the rabbits habbits this year

i think the high rainfall and subsiquent high water table have had an impact on their behaviour

[MR TEA POT 1,287]

Terryyd that one will do me,no I don't have dog most of my permish is livestock so farmers don't want dogs,

It could be down to the rain to be honest a few of the warrens looked abut damp,ill just keep trying my lucks got to change soon lol thanks for replies folks

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Same here done sets that look alive with rabbits but nowt at home.

[Ideation 8,216]

Terryyd that one will do me,no I don't have dog most of my permish is livestock so farmers don't want dogs,

It could be down to the rain to be honest a few of the warrens looked abut damp,ill just keep trying my lucks got to change soon lol thanks for replies folks

 

What about an obediant, calm little dog, doesnt have to be a runner, just a little terrier or spaniel or something, it would make it much more efficient and fun.

[patterdalejoel 669]

Terryyd that one will do me,no I don't have dog most of my permish is livestock so farmers don't want dogs,

It could be down to the rain to be honest a few of the warrens looked abut damp,ill just keep trying my lucks got to change soon lol thanks for replies folks

 

What about an obediant, calm little dog, doesnt have to be a runner, just a little terrier or spaniel or something, it would make it much more efficient and fun.

 

when i mention a dog when asking for permission, the farmers are quickly in with no no no, but when i say its just a little terrier to help me with the nets (shes a 16-17tts beddy whippet) and they quickly change their mind and say yeah bring her on. and she is a very useful runner, caugh 6-7 bolted to her today over 50+ yard courses, so she is a big help, not a hinderance. just a thought that you dont need to have a big intimidating dog

[bouncer 51]

yes i struggling to they not about this year,but i did go out last week with a friend and we had 18 so it was a good day.

[paulus 26]

Terryyd that one will do me,no I don't have dog most of my permish is livestock so farmers don't want dogs,

It could be down to the rain to be honest a few of the warrens looked abut damp,ill just keep trying my lucks got to change soon lol thanks for replies folks

 

What about an obediant, calm little dog, doesnt have to be a runner, just a little terrier or spaniel or something, it would make it much more efficient and fun.

 

when i mention a dog when asking for permission, the farmers are quickly in with no no no, but when i say its just a little terrier to help me with the nets (shes a 16-17tts beddy whippet) and they quickly change their mind and say yeah bring her on. and she is a very useful runner, caugh 6-7 bolted to her today over 50+ yard courses, so she is a big help, not a hinderance. just a thought that you dont need to have a big intimidating dog

my old bull whippet bitch was a godsend when i use to ferret, once the lads see your dogs fine around stock theres no problems

[lksopener 105]

You winging again?!

 

Ill come down and get you a rabbit mate!

[J Darcy 5,871]

Never seen rabbit numbers so low!

[Jamie93 57]

There's a little bit of mixt round my way but I believe it's foxes. In a mile drive I can usually see around 4-5 foxes.

[ferretville 69]

Well im making a start tomorrow with the stinkers on a bit local land not expecting much to be honest but we will see .