New To Forum Looking To Get Into Ferreting.

[Blackbriar 8,569]

 

I've just started ferretting (so I don't claim any expertise) but I benefitted hugely from a few trips with a mate who knows the ropes. If you can find a mentor, grab him and learn everything he or she knows.

I got 20 purse nets for Xmas and I was given my ferret for free, but I saved some money and bought a second-hand Mk3 and collar for a hundred quid.....and although it's a lot of money, I'm glad I did ! I went out on my own for the first time last weekend, and the peace of mind it brings you is priceless !

You've got the summer to save up, so go for it and you'll have some of the best days out you'll ever have ! Good luck, mate !

(For the record, the ferret worked well and the pup made his first solo catch.)

 

Been trying to find a mentor, even joined facebook so i could look lol. As for the ferret finder, yep, allready decided I will get one asap.

Well, good luck with it, mate.......sorry I can't help you !

 

You could do what i did and just take any old mate with you, so you've got another pair of hands and eyes ?

[jok 3,257]

Get yourself a Mk1 locator and collar pal. I've proved it time and time again, it beats the crap out of the Mk3. Not only that, you'll like as not get one for the right money.

[Captain Black 7]

 

 

I've just started ferretting (so I don't claim any expertise) but I benefitted hugely from a few trips with a mate who knows the ropes. If you can find a mentor, grab him and learn everything he or she knows.

I got 20 purse nets for Xmas and I was given my ferret for free, but I saved some money and bought a second-hand Mk3 and collar for a hundred quid.....and although it's a lot of money, I'm glad I did ! I went out on my own for the first time last weekend, and the peace of mind it brings you is priceless !

You've got the summer to save up, so go for it and you'll have some of the best days out you'll ever have ! Good luck, mate !

(For the record, the ferret worked well and the pup made his first solo catch.)

Been trying to find a mentor, even joined facebook so i could look lol. As for the ferret finder, yep, allready decided I will get one asap.

Well, good luck with it, mate.......sorry I can't help you !

 

You could do what i did and just take any old mate with you, so you've got another pair of hands and eyes ?

 

Cheers mate, yes I will deffo take a mate along if I dont find a mentor by then

[jok 3,257]

The valleys are full of the dodgy characters. They'll all help at a cost. Good luck fella.jok.

[chelsea 125]

Hi all, I am new to the forum and looking to take up ferreting. I am a big fan of wild foods and collect my own wild herbs, fungi, shellfish, crab and fish etc.

Never been into ferreting as I always hunted rabbit with an air rifle In the past (had to sell rifle) but after reading an article about historical ferreting dating back to the 13th or 14th century I have become really interested in having a go myself. I do prefer the polecat coloration as apposed to the white type, though I do realise white are easier to spot in the field.

I don't have a lot of cash and will be looking to build my equipment etc up a bit at a time.

I have a few questions if I may.

 

1. I have read that ferrets should not be kept alone, would 2 be ok and should I get 2 jills, 2 hobs or 1 of each sex?

2. Does size matter? I have seen huge differences in ferret size, both sexes. I like the smaller ones, is it just a matter of taste?

3. Should I get neutered ferrets to start until I have some experience and try my hand at breeding?

4. What age ferrets should I be looking for?

5. What daily food is best?

6. Do I need to get any sort of vitamin etc supplements?

7. In terms of health,wellbeing, what other kit do I need?

8. What kit, nets etc will I need to get me started? (The bare minimum to start, as cash is tight)

9. Does anyone have a couple of ferrets (Polecat markings) for sale in my area?

10. Anyone in South Wales (I'm in Porthcawl) willing to take me out ferreting? I don't want to chance harming my ferrets and would prefer to learn the ropes first.

 

I'm sure I'll have lots more questions, really looking forward to getting into keeping and hunting with ferrets

Robbie

Hi mate only started this season myself sorry I waited so long got together with a lad I know we got two ferrets.finder and collar and 20 purse nets built a hutch for ferrets off we went made mistakes but really enjoyed it will be better at it next season by the way I am 60 this year so your never to old.