ferrets

[will.f11 24]

I have 9 outside at the moment. But would sugest maybe 2-3 if you arent going to work much

[ellir0305 9]

i am serious about getting them and i know lots of people who have a lack of time, in this modern world its normal but im not saying i can't make time if nessecary. can i ask a few more questions though;

 

- what does all that money go towards?

- is there an alternative to a ferret finder?

- if that kind of money is needed i can't afford it so is there any other way of bolting rabs into nets? (smoke?)

[will.f11 24]

i am serious about getting them and i know lots of people who have a lack of time, in this modern world its normal but im not saying i can't make time if nessecary. can i ask a few more questions though;

 

- what does all that money go towards?

- is there an alternative to a ferret finder?

- if that kind of money is needed i can't afford it so is there any other way of bolting rabs into nets? (smoke?)

I would leave it mate, if your not prepared to put the time in. Ferreting is a very good sport and a very good investment. It is very possible to go without locator but not the best ways. Im sure one of the experienced ferreters will come along and tell you what you need to know

[ferret boy charlie 0]

i am serious about getting them and i know lots of people who have a lack of time, in this modern world its normal but im not saying i can't make time if nessecary. can i ask a few more questions though;

 

- what does all that money go towards?

- is there an alternative to a ferret finder?

- if that kind of money is needed i can't afford it so is there any other way of bolting rabs into nets? (smoke?)

that money goes towards nets locaters boxes food hutches you can work without a ferret finder using a liner ferret but ive never had to use this method so im not going to explain how its done.

 

p.s if there was another way people wouldnt use ferrets would they ?

[stubby 175]

- what does all that money go towards?

- is there an alternative to a ferret finder?

- if that kind of money is needed i can't afford it so is there any other way of bolting rabs into nets? (smoke?)

 

if your serious, then a ferret finder is a good investment, saves lost ferts, some will tell you its not needed, but everyone to there own,

 

price wise

ferrets from £5 each

hutch, make one or buy one £30 upwards

dry food is rabbit isint available £6 bag(last week or two)

woodchip/straw bedding £3 upwards

your time daily £0

 

ferreting

locator £130 ish

nets you have some, but will need more

carry box £20

spade £15 or free

warm gear for yourself

 

plus £££££'s kept in jar for emergancy, should you need a vet

 

as for bolting rabbits via smoke, some will say they have done it, not my cup of tea though, and very doubtful it would get good results

[whin 463]

if you get ferrets nets thtas all you need and a good cage carrying box and a spade ferret shalow buries and you can here them fighting ,never had locators years ago and done well ,not a must but youll have to be prepared to be more skifull and quite plus pick your warrens , locators are very good but not a must,what did people do before locators just work them ,all the best we lost a few but well part of the game ,and most rabbit catchers lost a few ,i just gut a rabbit if things are not happening that soon brings them out ,or have a dog ferret that pushes the bitches out

[Ginette 0]

Can I also add that ferrets can live about 12 years. So long term care is also going to factor. At some point they'll probably get fleas (mine did the first time it looked at a rabbit), worms are common in carnivores, not to mention the diseases common in ferrets. And they'll become 'merely' pets when they're too old to work.

If a £200 outlay is a problem then I'd say You may have a problem. BUT the £200 and more is not necessarily needed all at once. You sound a bit gung-ho now you have nets and I may give you the benefit of the doubt towards general maintanance, but you should NOT rush into this.

I wanted ferrets 10 years before I got my first rescue, then I waited 3 years and am now only gathering up my gear.

As a guy starting out you should maybe practice some patience. Read all you can and I mean LOTS! Then if you're up to the task buy your hutch etc then get your ferts. But you won't be able to work them right away anyway. You'll need to get to know each other first.

So basically if you're up for it, you'll only really be ready to start going out next season, maybe?!