Is A Ferret Finder Needed ?

[Furbs 2]

Alright fellas just starting out ferreting got mi Sen a cracking hob some purse net and a hundred yard of second hand long net which I'm patching holes in na haha. Well anyway question is... Is a ferret finder really needed all warrens round be are pretty small only 6-7 holes max. Cheers for help lads

[stealthy1 3,964]

[Furbs 2]

Just here for comments fella ?

[terryd 8,469]

Not essential but it gives me peace of mind. I remember as a kid having the ferret go over the top of the rabbit and kill it and get stuck on the wrong side. Real pain the arse to dig out with out a finder and luck more than any thing finding it

[mad4it 694]

If you value your ferret(s) you would not even think about ferreting with out a finder,

[Furbs 2]

Not essential but it gives me peace of mind. I remember as a kid having the ferret go over the top of the rabbit and kill it and get stuck on the wrong side. Real pain the arse to dig out with out a finder and luck more than any thing finding it

Thanks a lot pal. there just expensive, probably be a wile till iv got cash for one and want to get out as soon as he's ready he's only 4 mouth at min. I was going to wait a few more weeks. But tbh I don't really know how old you start to work them? Atb cheers

[Furbs 2]

If you value your ferret(s) you would not even think about ferreting with out a finder,

Yer that's what iv been thinking mate just dident know what your lads thought with me being new to it an that

[tb25 4,627]

No

[stealthy1 3,964]

Every year you work a ferret, the better they get, and the more valuable they become to you. And it's the heart crushing decision to leave one behind because you couldn't find it all because you were to tight to buy a locator.

[The one 8,481]

No if your just starting Rember your field craft and you will get some ferreting in if the ferret kills in you better get used to waiting about . I take a locator with me and hope no to use it while I'm ferreting one burrow I try to be netting up the next I think most folk are too quick to be reaching for a spade when ferreting with a locator

[johnrthrfrd 223]

No but i wouldn't put a ferret down a hole without one now. I used to ferret before they were out a lot of unnecessary digging and a lot of frustration and waiting about technologys there so use it if you can afford it makes life much easier.

[Furbs 2]

Thank a lot fellas much appreciated knowledge! I'm going to midland game fair next mouth so hopefully find one cheaper than the 170 there asking on line! Again cheers atb

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Thank a lot fellas much appreciated knowledge! I'm going to midland game fair next mouth so hopefully find one cheaper than the 170 there asking on line! Again cheers atb

Keep looking on flea bay picked mine up for £120 with 2 collars and 25 purse nets.

[Arry 21,969]

See if you can pickup a MK 1 they are fine and should be cheaper. As the other lads said you get attached to your ferrets and as they get older they become more valuable to you. Spent many an hour years ago before finders on my hands and knees with my ear to the ground listening trying to locate the ferret. With a finder its peace of mind knowing that the ferret is still in the burrow and where it is. Would not go out with out one myself.

 

Cheers Arry

[tomburras 2,730]

I wouldn't go without one now. Last year I had a collar stop working when i was out so I stuck to small Warrens. I kid you not I put my faveroute hob in a 3 holer and he just vanished. It took 2 weeks to get him back.

 

I got a mk3m and 2 collars for £105 bidding on ebay during the summer time.