Help !! Just getting started

[snipe1000yrds 0]

Hi there just a quick note my son got given two ferrets a hob and jill, great pets, but having got to have known them over the last year ( getting the bug they really are f-ing incredible creatures ) they are showing all the natural instincts of hunting, and i think its a crime not to work them, the only problem is that i have never ferreted before, so i havent got a clue as to what i am dooing i have read books, but they dont give you experience i understand the principals of hunting with ferrets, the only thing i am not sure about i how do you train them ( stop sniggering at the back ) my biggest fear is that i will lose one, we have ordered 2 more so i was hoping to take a few hunting this year, so if any of you could give me any helpfull tips from experience i would be very gratefull thanks.

P S : they are well looked after with a converted shed as a court and a hutch each as living quarters.

[michael flatters 2]

Where do you live Buddy???

[jazz_11 5]

well first and for most welcome to the section, you are rigt when you say that ferrets are amazing, i am only 15 and have 7 of them..

ferrets are natural workers and hunters its there instinct, the only way you "train " them as such is to use them as much as possible, obviously some will bolt more rabbits than others, (bolt means to scare them and make them run)

before you go you will need to buy some nets, hemp is best.

then you have to peg up the nets, thisis simply tying a peg to the 2 draw cords.

when geting to a warren (a set of rabbit holes) you put the peg at the top of the hole, and completly cove the rabbit hole. as you are starting out i would reccomend you buy 20 nets to start.

your concern about losing them is also ne of mine which is why i purchased a ferret finder, this allows you to if the ferret lays up (eats the rabbit under ground) you can find the ferret and dig for it.

but as you ae starting i would only reccomend doing 5 or 6 hole warens, so they are not to big for you.

plenty of people will be able to offer advice for you..

all the best

jazz

 

i am sure you will love it, and enjoy it..

Edited August 2, 2008 by jazz_11

[jmw 0]

Hi there just a quick note my son got given two ferrets a hob and jill, great pets, but having got to have known them over the last year ( getting the bug they really are f-ing incredible creatures ) they are showing all the natural instincts of hunting, and i think its a crime not to work them, the only problem is that i have never ferreted before, so i havent got a clue as to what i am dooing i have read books, but they dont give you experience i understand the principals of hunting with ferrets, the only thing i am not sure about i how do you train them ( stop sniggering at the back ) my biggest fear is that i will lose one, we have ordered 2 more so i was hoping to take a few hunting this year, so if any of you could give me any helpfull tips from experience i would be very gratefull thanks.

P S : they are well looked after with a converted shed as a court and a hutch each as living quarters.

what area do you live in mate?

[snipe1000yrds 0]

Hi there just a quick note my son got given two ferrets a hob and jill, great pets, but having got to have known them over the last year ( getting the bug they really are f-ing incredible creatures ) they are showing all the natural instincts of hunting, and i think its a crime not to work them, the only problem is that i have never ferreted before, so i havent got a clue as to what i am dooing i have read books, but they dont give you experience i understand the principals of hunting with ferrets, the only thing i am not sure about i how do you train them ( stop sniggering at the back ) my biggest fear is that i will lose one, we have ordered 2 more so i was hoping to take a few hunting this year, so if any of you could give me any helpfull tips from experience i would be very gratefull thanks.

P S : they are well looked after with a converted shed as a court and a hutch each as living quarters.

what area do you live in mate?

 

I live in Norfolk near norwich ( rural)