starting ferreting

[mr t 1]

I am thinking of getting into ferreting and was wondering what I need to start.

 

 

I hav a deben LRT terrier finder but I don't hav a ferret collar also I don't no weather the collar will work with the box would anyone know

 

Also any tips on working the ferret.

Thanks.

[iana 25]

Be patient mate, not many rabbits around in some areas. Don't expect big bags and be prepared to work to get whatever you catch. It's not as easy as some make it out to be.

[tegater 789]

Not sure if the terrier box and ferret collars are going to work the same but you may also need....

ferrets,

purse nets (unless only using dogs or guns),

spade,

probe?,

carrying box for ferrets,

knife,

small torch?

small folding saw?

food and water for ferrets.

couple of small long nets?

 

Cage etc for ferrets to live.

permission? possibly..

 

You dont need all the above, but it all comes in use at times!!

[dymented 2,220]

new box picks up both old and new collar old box only picks old collar up

[mr t 1]

What would you feed da ferret

 

[tegater 789]

What would you feed da ferret

Rabbit, pigeons, dry food etc

[stinkers 102]

Where bouts are ya mr t? Have you got some permissions already for the stinkers. As long as you look after the stinkers and keep em well fed and watered then they'll be fine, feed as above dry food or meat, and plenty of handling them. If your just going to use dogs and no purse nets then make sure your permissions know your using dogs ....or maybe invest in some nets gives you more options for land permissions.

 

Pick up a stinker or two ...they do like company, they get bored if on there own so two is a start. If in doubt about starting or not with stinkers get someone to go out with you a few times get the idea of it and then see if its up your street or not. No point getting all the gear to realise it aint for you!!!!!!

[ratpackjack 272]

Where bouts are ya mr t? Have you got some permissions already for the stinkers. As long as you look after the stinkers and keep em well fed and watered then they'll be fine, feed as above dry food or meat, and plenty of handling them. If your just going to use dogs and no purse nets then make sure your permissions know your using dogs ....or maybe invest in some nets gives you more options for land permissions.

 

Pick up a stinker or two ...they do like company, they get bored if on there own so two is a start. If in doubt about starting or not with stinkers get someone to go out with you a few times get the idea of it and then see if its up your street or not. No point getting all the gear to realise it aint for you!!!!!!

Thats nice of you,and good advise there lad