are ferret muzzles any good?

[sean/26 1]

hi people in have two ferrets and im having trouble with my dog ferret every time i take it out he always grabbs rabbits in the holes as he is like a whippet when he is down the holes so do muzzles work? or any tip please? thanks

[DIDO.1 22,762]

No, dont use a muzzle, if it meets a rat it will stand no chance and if you lose it it will starve to death.

[Tiercel 6,986]

Read this thread.

 

http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/forum/139-general-ferret-%26-ferreting-talk/

 

TC

[rob190364 2,594]

my guess is you're being too noisy so the rabbits aren't bolting....fair enough they do kill underground but it shouldn't happen that often if you're quiet enough, more often than not they should bolt before he has chance. Set up quietly and then give it five minutes or so before you enter the ferrets.

 

I can't believe someone would even contemplate using a muzzle to be honest!

[Rake aboot 4,935]

Nope

 

NEVER use a muzzle

 

In fact anyone who does, really requires a rat inserted up there anus,, imo !

[rob190364 2,594]

Nope

 

NEVER use a muzzle

 

In fact anyone who does, really requires a rat inserted up there anus,, imo !

or drop them in the middle of a jungle with their arms tied behind their back....they might get an idea of what it would feel like then.

[Country Joe 1,411]

i just work Jills, although they can kill underground i have always found Rabbits seem to bolt better, than a big Hob.

I dont know how quiet you are when you are out, but any noise as you know stops bolting.

And dont even contemplate on putting a Muzzle on a Ferret.

Edited November 29, 2012 by Country Joe

[sean/26 1]

thanks people i was just asking for advice as i was told to try a muzzle but to be fair i didnt want to use one anyway id rather take my chances at the end of the day its all trial an error thanks

[The one 8,477]

As above my guess was that your too noisy on top or the rabbits would be bolting instead of muzzling the ferret learn a bit of field craft

[max abell 196]

A muzzel on a ferret is a big NO NO as far as i am concerned for loads of reasons

[Country Joe 1,411]

They need to be able to bite, to get the stubborn rabbits moving.

[theferreter 311]

NO stay well clear of muzzles

[sean/26 1]

im not going to use a muzzle guys thanks it was just some one said to get one an try that i dont own a muzzle and dont intend on waisting any money buying one thanks

[Country Joe 1,411]

If you have a Jill, or can get a loan of one, then take it out on its own, and see if this makes any difference, if not, you need to try something else.

[sean/26 1]

yes i will try a jill and see what she is like thanks