What age to start young ferrets working

[Tam G 52]

2 hours ago, The one said:

Young ferrets probably not going deep enough only way to know for sure is after they worked a warren run a experienced ferret threw it , and keep doing it till the older ferret goes to ground and doesnt push a rabbit out 

Yeah unfortunately I’ve just started back at ferreting the his year and don’t have any older ferrets. I know a few a guys in my area but problem is if I take them with me il give away my secret spots. And I don’t want everyone turning up asking farmers I got permission on or just showing up without permission and farmer ends up just stopping it for me to.

[jok 3,255]

Come on then. How are you getting on? Jok.

[Tam G 52]

1 hour ago, jok said:

Come on then. How are you getting on? Jok.

[Tam G 52]

Just now, Tam G said:

Sunday morning got 3 so was pleased with that smaller area think I could have gotten more but was working in afternoon so didn’t get finished will go back to same spot next week get the burrows I missed and do the ones we were in again.

[jok 3,255]

Nice one Tam but don’t get greedy. You want to leave the ones you’ve done alone to let the rabbits settle. Try to ferret fresh, small, burrows. Smaller the better as long as they are obviously being used. I wish you and yours a happy Xmas. Stay lucky. Jok.

[Tam G 52]

9 minutes ago, jok said:

Nice one Tam but don’t get greedy. You want to leave the ones you’ve done alone to let the rabbits settle. Try to ferret fresh, small, burrows. Smaller the better as long as they are obviously being used. I wish you and yours a happy Xmas. Stay lucky. Jok.

Thanks Jok il keep you posted mate 

[Tam G 52]

12 minutes ago, jok said:

Nice one Tam but don’t get greedy. You want to leave the ones you’ve done alone to let the rabbits settle. Try to ferret fresh, small, burrows. Smaller the better as long as they are obviously being used. I wish you and yours a happy Xmas. Stay lucky. Jok.

Also you Jok have a nice Xmas and new year too mate 

all the best

tam

[Tam G 52]

[Tam G 52]

[Tam G 52]

Another 3 today.. 2 made it threw the nets and 1 I broke its neck a tossed it down looked dead to me got up and ran minute later. No make that mistake again. Could have been doing with a long net missed a good few burrows because of over growth was loosing rabbits there too. Need to look out long nets now.

[Arry 21,824]

27 minutes ago, Tam G said:

Another 3 today.. 2 made it threw the nets and 1 I broke its neck a tossed it down looked dead to me got up and ran minute later. No make that mistake again. Could have been doing with a long net missed a good few burrows because of over growth was loosing rabbits there too. Need to look out long nets now.

Very honest post Tam most would have stay stum about that.

Cheers Arry

[Tam G 52]

11 minutes ago, Arry said:

Very honest post Tam most would have stay stum about that.

Cheers Arry

I know but what’s the point. I’m just starting back after a lot of time away from it im going to make some mistakes. But I couldnt fkin believe it when that rabbit got up and ran away lol if you can’t laugh at yourself laugh at me. What a day lol 

[Arry 21,824]

50 minutes ago, Tam G said:

I know but what’s the point. I’m just starting back after a lot of time away from it im going to make some mistakes. But I couldnt fkin believe it when that rabbit got up and ran away lol if you can’t laugh at yourself laugh at me. What a day lol 

Your young kits are doing well, I thought they would be working about Christmas time. The more you use them now the better they will be IMO. I like your honesty and most of us have done that at least once. I had a farmer friend helping use one day we were catching a lot that day and several he caught legged  and hung up only for them come back to life and be wriggling around hung up on the hedge. It all makes for memories and a good laugh after or in the pub. I love the batter when out giving each other stick for missing one lol. 

Good luck and many rabbits the future Tam.

Cheers Arry

[Tam G 52]

32 minutes ago, Arry said:

Your young kits are doing well, I thought they would be working about Christmas time. The more you use them now the better they will be IMO. I like your honesty and most of us have done that at least once. I had a farmer friend helping use one day we were catching a lot that day and several he caught legged  and hung up only for them come back to life and be wriggling around hung up on the hedge. It all makes for memories and a good laugh after or in the pub. I love the batter when out giving each other stick for missing one lol. 

Good luck and many rabbits the future Tam.

Cheers Arry

Yeah that’s what it’s all about having a good time and laughs to remember. Il have them out now every other week now. Thanks Arry hope you have a nice Xmas mate all the best

Tam

[Arry 21,824]

1 minute ago, Tam G said:

Yeah that’s what it’s all about having a good time and laughs to remember. Il have them out now every other week now. Thanks Arry hope you have a nice Xmas mate all the best

Tam

You to Tam Have a Happy Christmas and New Year.

Cheers Arry