Question About Ferreting

[si7790 5]

hi im new to ferreting i have got myself a few nice ferrets i have been once or twice before in past but my memory is sh*t lol

my questons are

when does the ferreting season start as all i can remeber is that it was winter?

at what age do you start kits ferreting ?

and final question i was speaking to a lady the other day that said that she and some of her friends have found that a jack that has been casterated is a better worker any info on this i asking as i currently have one that has been casterated ?

 

how many of you ferreters use transmitters and how well do they work

 

just in case anyone thinks im gunna start ferreting with out a transmitter then your wrong i have a deben mk3 ferret finder i was just wondering how many people still ferret without them .

 

i have 5 ferrets at the moment i have mum and her 2 10week old kits and i have 2 sandy jacks one which has been casterated

 

thanks in advance

simon

[Hot Meat 3,109]

Usually you ferret when there is an r in the month. These days tho the weather ain't as predictable as it used to be. Good cold spells will make it easier tho as it will kill most of the cover, most folk will try youngsters the same year as they are born. They do become far more reliable tho the year after, so about 5 months old won't harm them in little wardens. Ferret finders are worth there weight in gold even if you don't intend on digging. It gives you peace of mind. When you say Jack you mean hob right? And not a Jack Russel? Being castrated won't make a hob work any better. It may make your life easier during the summer with housing arrangements but that about it..... hope this helps

Edited August 28, 2013 by Hot Meat

[si7790 5]

thank you for your info and yes when i say jack im mean hob i have just always know them as jack and jills

thanks simon