Anyone else ferret on their own?

[tsteve9999 456]

The lad I was ferreting with last year doesn't seem to want to know now so I've been out on my own wth the dog but there are a lot of warrens in hedges that I simply can't do because it needs one person each side, or undergrowth so big it needs more than one pair of eyes to keep an eye out for the ferrets. How do you guys manage or is it not possible?

[fitchet 788]

I do a fair few hedgerows on my own and it can be hard work. I normally have the dog on one side and me on the other. I also tape a spare locater to a spade and put it up the hedge on the other side. ATB

[The one 8,482]

I tend to do smaller places and leave the bigger permission till i can get a hand no point in making hard work for yourself mate

[heritage 202]

Im in the same area as you and suffer from the same problems....., the best thing to do is pick and choose where you ferret because if you over stretch yourself or your animals things are most likley to go wrong..i try to rope in a non ferreter whenever possible to act as a labourer or i will trap and shoot the areas i was unable to ferret.....atb

[Dave1908 0]

I live in the West Mids as well, so if you wanted a hand I wouldn't mind coming and helping out when you want! Just starting out really, so want to get some experience.

[tsteve9999 456]

Im in the same area as you and suffer from the same problems....., the best thing to do is pick and choose where you ferret because if you over stretch yourself or your animals things are most likley to go wrong..i try to rope in a non ferreter whenever possible to act as a labourer or i will trap and shoot the areas i was unable to ferret.....atb

That's my main worry mate, that I'll miss the ferret if it pops out on the other side of a hedge. The dog is pretty steady now when ferreting but he ain't going to pop the ferret back in for me if it comes out the wrong side.. lol

The problem is that you end up doing the same few holes and wreck them if your not careful.

[ferretville 69]

Stick to easier setts if possible till you can get a extra pair of hands

[heritage 202]

Glad to hear that there's a few local lads who are in the same boat as me......Maybe it would be worthwhile exchanging numbers so as and when we need help we know who to call....

[darbo 4,776]

95% of the time ferret alone. mostly in woodland.not many hedgerows. keeps you on your toes.

[malcy 2]

I work on my own most of the time,but only the small to med warrens where i can keep an eye on the action and also with a locator collar on the ferrets,i find that the use of stop nets to section of parts of the warren can help at times,on the bigger warrens i always try to get a few people out as the more eyes n hands the better,as even on the small to med warrens the action can some times be near on impossible to keep up

[max abell 196]

Trying to do hedges on your own is hard work leave them to you have some help

[Country Joe 1,411]

I do hedges on my own, when I net the far side of the hedge I just make sure that the purse nets are set perfect and the peg well into the ground, so The rabbits are well caught, then i nip round and have the Rabbit.

Im not saying its easy, as its not, but it can be productive.

If one bolts when you are at the other side of the hedge, the dog should hold it.

[foxtails 272]

i too go out alone ,and it aint easy,i did a 60-70 holer only 2 days ago,i have my terrier which will hold the rabbit for me until i get there,i put her the one side of the hedge and i the otherside, its defenetly anything but easy, it takes up more time, and im constantly worrying wheres the ferret, i then end up trampling back and forth the edge and this somtimes can stop the rabbit from bolting, you defo need a locator, lol

[rob190364 2,594]

I do, can't beat it!

 

I'll only work a hedge that I can climb through somehow, and set the nets so the net's on one side but you can reach the pegs by leaning through if possible so you can drag the bunny through the hedge once it's in the net. And only work the hedges where you can actually see the other side. Fair enough it isn't easy and you usually come home nettled to buggery with thorn pricks in your hands, and if you've pulled the net from the other side you're leaving an open hole for bolters, but it's all part of the fun. As long as the dog can get through the hedge you've always got a chance of catching the bolters from unnetted holes.

[Mick C. 229]

A good dog is the key

 

Although i avoid those were a maize is right up to the hedge.

 

Takes a bit more time but usuually find the dog becomes more attuned to what is needed if working alone