andy s410c 61 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Finally managed to get FK up to my land to return the invite from August at his place.Arrived at the top quarry for 9'ish no wind,1.5c which is tropical as it was -8.5c on Tuesday .On the top of the quarry bank we seen a few run into the quarry wall but a couple ran onto the opposite bank we would be working.We did 3 sets on the way to the opposite bank & drew a blank,never mind still plenty to do. After clambering up the quarry bank we placed a few purse nets around & ran the quickset around the first section of the bank,managed to bag 1 but the 2 jills were stuck with one stop ender but after 20 mins they both came out matted up.I moved the qs further along the bank,nothing at home in that clump of holes We did the same further along the bank & manged to bag 1 We then moved into the small wood to try & get a couple more in the bag but no one at home in the 3 sets we did . I knew it would be a struggle today but i did expect to bag more than 2 but that's just the way it is sometimes .Jack had his young jill with him today & she improved as the day went on as this was her second outing & being out in the beautiful Weardale countryside which is always a pleasure. Our end of day photo with our hard won 2 bunnies Least you always forget your bad days..... Quote Link to post
matt241075 12 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 hi andy nice going at least you got two ......... Quote Link to post
Jack NUFC 1 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 thanks again andy was good to be out even if we did only get the two was a bit tougher than allendale to say the least Cheers Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Does not sound like a bad day mate, well in pal, and sounds like you a good day out! Quote Link to post
jack_russels. 6 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 i love the land at allendale supprised you only got 2 its alive with thumpers there Quote Link to post
andy s410c 61 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 i love the land at allendale supprised you only got 2 its alive with thumpers there As i put in the post "The Weardale countryside..." Quote Link to post
chalkedup 14 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 well done andy,well done ferretingkid much better than a blank and good company adds to a good day out Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 do none of use dogs, to mark holes ,so you dont waste time ferreting blank buries doesnt have to be a lurcher but has to have nose and abit of training ,we were out this morning bushing to hard for anything else dogs marking away some good sets ,found and not been ferreted to my knowledge so will be good for future days out with whins fusaliers lolor marauders as the local bill and keepers love me not Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 He can't take dogs on there Whin unfortunateley. (Don't know why, they wouldn't do anything any harm anyhow.) Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Well done both . looks like a lovely place you ferreted Quote Link to post
andy s410c 61 Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 do none of use dogs, to mark holes ,so you dont waste time ferreting blank buries doesnt have to be a lurcher but has to have nose and abit of training ,we were out this morning bushing to hard for anything else dogs marking away some good sets ,found and not been ferreted to my knowledge so will be good for future days out with whins fusaliers lolor marauders as the local bill and keepers love me not It's not the first time ive been told to "get a dog".I have'nt the time or space or money at the moment to have a dog.I won't take any Tom,Dick or Harry on my land with a dog because the landowner is a sheep farmer & he does'nt want strangers dogs running around on there.He does allow dogs on there however they are people he knows personally & he would probalies allow me to have a dog on there BUT i don't have one & i don't trust strangers with "marking dogs" to come with me & do me a favour....... Quote Link to post
csme55ex 2 Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 twos better then none mate its geting really hard down this way to bolt the rabbits at the moment had a full day out today and between 4 of us with ferrets we only got 6 bunnies ..... i made a lovly pie out of 2 of the bunnies today first time iv ever made one was well nice aswell Quote Link to post
The one 8,497 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 At least you where out mate and got a couple Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 hi Andy nice pics and post buddy,stunning country side buddy.better than sitting at home watching the box regards davy Quote Link to post
loulove1 0 Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 I have found it hard to bolt at the moment mate; two is good in these cold conditions. The rabbits will stay down as long as possible as they fell safer underground and they lay up a lot deeper when the frost comes. I was out yesterday on a set that showed signs of plenty of rabbit activity and only bolted 3. Your permission looks great mate and noting like getting out on a frosty morning to clear the lungs lol. Quote Link to post
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