Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Went out today for my usual walk with my saluki x grey. Every time on this walk I pass an old gravel works which I've never gone into as the walk is on a nature reserve but today I ventured in and found an old works road with banks on either side surrounded by old gravel pits now lakes. Couldn't believe how many rabbit holes there were hundreds. I walked the next hour and a half watching the mut running around like a lunatic i headed home. Back tomo with my mates jack! Quote Link to post
jimmy1982 153 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Went out today for my usual walk with my saluki x grey. Every time on this walk I pass an old gravel works which I've never gone into as the walk is on a nature reserve but today I ventured in and found an old works road with banks on either side surrounded by old gravel pits now lakes. Couldn't believe how many rabbit holes there were hundreds. I walked the next hour and a half watching the mut running around like a lunatic i headed home. Back tomo with my mates jack! What can ya mates jack fit dwn holes lol its a ferret ya want. If ya lurcher was marking up and scent trailingthen its a ferret ya need to bolt um. But take it from me take a spade coz youll be doing sum diggin. Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Ha he is tiny but I'd rather loose a ferret. It all sandy so good chance of collapse and my pal would be miffed if I lost his dog. The wife recently turned down my request for another dog and gave me option of ferrets. Any good suggestions of getting the ferrets down a nature reserve for 2 miles with out the ramblers and other dog walker seeing lol. My name not compo and I'm not concealing the creatures down me troosers! Been looking this week but not sure we're or what to by any suggestions ferret wise? Cheers! Quote Link to post
brad88 133 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Make a ferret box 2 fit in a rucksack mate Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Cheers brad88 not sure about the spade lol I think il buy little folding ones from army surplus or leave one over there at night. I'm new to the ferreting just mooch about normally and laddies had occasional accidental run on a hare. I think this place will keep me occupied for a while ! What sort of ferret do I need if there is a type? Is it like dogs like looking at the parent etc ? I prob sound stupid but gotta start some were lol I'm off to find some wood for my ruck sack! Cheers Quote Link to post
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) hixxy if it was me I would forget the ferreting better wait till back end when you can see more and theres less cover and nests /young its a lot easier just get a ferret of working lines there will be plenty of young ferrets about soon enough but get a locator and see if someone will let you tag along in winter and show you the ropes if you are thinking about nets theres a thread pinned in the ferreting section all about nets or just ask in the ferret section its worth a look just enjoy exploring your new ground with the sun on your back Edited April 24, 2014 by blackmaggie Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I'm in no rush and the seemed fairly confident that's why I thought a terrier. But its the walk and seeing the daft thing have fun I enjoy most he's learning like me except quicker! Thanks for the advice. Here's a pic of laddies er conquest today. Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Big bully !!! Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Big bully !!! Quote Link to post
jimmy1982 153 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Youll get no credit for them pics pal 2 Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Wasn't asking for credit ! Just a new comer enjoying his time out with the dog thanks for the friendly encouragement! Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 He's doin his isn't he ! Quote Link to post
Tyla 3,179 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Don't ferret it now, it'll be nowt but grief. You were right first time, a mooch with a decent bushing dog and your youngster will be best, learn the ground and make sure there are no dangers. Can be nasty cliffs and drops in old quarries. Save the ferreting for later on. Quote Link to post
Hixxy1979 18 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Wasn't sure as inexperienced but thanks. I'm not really up for digging and really think the mooch approach will give better enjoyment I'm not after result just after a good walk and one for the pot, I like the idea of ferreting and will do but there is a lot of growth obviously to dig around. By the way that pic was laddies first bunny so wasn't a boast was just chuffed thanks all the same jimmy! Quote Link to post
jimmy1982 153 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Wasn't sure as inexperienced but thanks. I'm not really up for digging and really think the mooch approach will give better enjoyment I'm not after result just after a good walk and one for the pot, I like the idea of ferreting and will do but there is a lot of growth obviously to dig around. By the way that pic was laddies first bunny so wasn't a boast was just chuffed thanks all the same jimmy! No worries hows the dog bred hixxy. Your first name isnt andy by any chance. Quote Link to post
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