Just Starting Out

[Chris_Humphreys 0]

Hi.

 

I'm toying with the idea of getting in to ferreting. I just wondered what are the basics? (apart from a ferret). Also what equipment would you say is essential? Will ferrets automatically want to go after rabbits or does it require some guidance? This might be a daft question but can i use a dog and a ferret on the same hunt?

 

Thanks in advance Chris

 

 

[Bunny Boiler 177]

Get a season under your belt with someone who already gets out ferreting. It'll make life easier for you.

[Chris_Humphreys 0]

I no we aren't in the same area but in general are there ferreting clubs? Or would it be a case of asking someone I no to tag along, which unfortunately I don't no anyone that does it. Thanks for the reply.

[Jamie m 668]

I believe Magwitch is in charge of the new ferreter club for Southern England

Edited September 30, 2013 by Jamie m

[Chris_Humphreys 0]

Thanks Jamie, not sure if I can contact members until I have 5 approved posts. But as soon as I can I will.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

There are a few members on here from Kent. One may be as kind as to take you out. Ask and ye shall receive and all that. No harm, just DON'T ask for permission. Ask to be shown the ropes. Dress decently, but appropriately and listen and learn. People will generally help out off this site as long as you seem decent.

[Alan... 172]

Where about in kent are you mate?

 

Just starting out myself, got everything bar permission now, ferret, locater, nets, box etc so I'm no good for showing you the ropes but nice to see someone joining that's not too far away.

 

Alan.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

Where about in kent are you mate?

 

Just starting out myself, got everything bar permission now, ferret, locater, nets, box etc so I'm no good for showing you the ropes but nice to see someone joining that's not too far away.

 

Alan.

So if you've never been out, how do you know you enjoy the sport? Thats alot of dosh to plug in to a sport you've never tried. You wouldn't go buy some scuba gear before you've ever been diving... And how are you gunna learn how to use the locator and nets properly? Trial and error I guess. Not meaning to have a dig, just think your life would have been easier to get out with someone to decide that you enjoy and want to take up the sport...

[Joe67 239]

Nothing wrong with jumping in at the deep end mate, you will find alot of good help and advice here. Get all the basics, hutch etc, so you can look after ferret then you can pick up the rest as you go along... What i done, to buy everything at once would cost to much. As already said, good help and advice on these forums, try searching the froums also, alot of stuff has been covered many times and alot of good guides on youtube for all things ferreting. Good Luck

[Chris_Humphreys 0]

Hi Alan, im in Strood. yourself?

 

Bunny boiler, that's why I joined the forum, so 1; I can get advise, After watching videos and reading about it, it sounds like something I would enjoy and 2; to meet people that already do it so I can tag along and they can show me the ropes.

 

Plus I have been advised to get a young ferret and handle it regularly and not take it out ferreting until its 6 months old, so in that time I would hope to have learnt enough and made enough contacts to have some idea that I like it and I know what im doing and if not at least I will have a lovely hand tame ferret for a pet.

 

On a side note, What make better working ferrets Hods or gills? and also how much does it cost to feed a ferret per week?

 

Thanks everyone

[Chris_Humphreys 0]

That should say hobs not hods and I see your in Gillingham Alan so that answers that.

[Bunny Boiler 177]

My ferrets feed themselves in caught rabbits plus my chickens lay eggs and I throw the odd one in. Get 2 ferrets. Ferrets are social animals, a friend is advised. No milk, they're lactose intolerant.

[Alan... 172]

I know it was only an example, but the cost of scuba diving compared to the cost of ferreting are on completely different ends of the scale, plus it's taken me 18 months of looking around this forum/YouTube, trying to learn everything so I don't go out in to the field without a clue. I know it's something I will enjoy, just got to hope I can get some permission.

 

Most expensive thing so far was Mk3 locator and collar, but my misses got me that for my birthday so all good ;-)

[Bunny Boiler 177]

I know it was only an example, but the cost of scuba diving compared to the cost of ferreting are on completely different ends of the scale, plus it's taken me 18 months of looking around this forum/YouTube, trying to learn everything so I don't go out in to the field without a clue. I know it's something I will enjoy, just got to hope I can get some permission.

 

Most expensive thing so far was Mk3 locator and collar, but my misses got me that for my birthday so all good ;-)

I know what you are saying, but permission comes with time. In the first instances I would say that you should always get out with someone who does the sport, pick their brain. Ferreting isn't as simple as some would believe. Granted, it's not complicated, but its like anything in life. Take a crash course at least and you find the next session easier. Im not saying you're method is wrong, I'm saying that taking a season out with someone with experience is easier.

Atb, BB