Richard 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi i am going to get myself a couple of working ferrets and was going to buy a book which can tell me all about keeping ferrets before i get them. can anybody direct me in the right direction thanks. Quote Link to post
4x4dartmoor 2 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi i am going to get myself a couple of working ferrets and was going to buy a book which can tell me all about keeping ferrets before i get them. can anybody direct me in the right direction thanks. Hi mate i dont know the right book for you to start out on. But do you home work and read the thread`s on ferrets and ask away on here as there are so many people who could help you to get started. Good luck Mate. Quote Link to post
Richard 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Hi i am going to get myself a couple of working ferrets and was going to buy a book which can tell me all about keeping ferrets before i get them. can anybody direct me in the right direction thanks. Hi mate i dont know the right book for you to start out on. But do you home work and read the thread`s on ferrets and ask away on here as there are so many people who could help you to get started. Good luck Mate. Will do mate thanks Quote Link to post
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Ferrets and Ferreting By James McKay - Very good book. Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Stuff the books, just ask the guy you obtain your ferrets from, he'll sort you out and show you how he does it, books will only tell you what you already know, common sense stuff like food water hutch, if you get stuck, ask on here. Quote Link to post
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 Stuff the books, just ask the guy you obtain your ferrets from, he'll sort you out and show you how he does it, books will only tell you what you already know, common sense stuff like food water hutch, if you get stuck, ask on here. True enough I suppose, The James McKay book is still worth having though Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 get on a health and safety course on ferrets 25 pound a half day 40 pound a full day food provided , better than any book , learn the ART OF FERRETING WITH DOGS NETS, makeing a cage ETC well worth it for newbies and oldies a like ,scottish school of ferreting and british school of ferreting , lol fech the books mate go out on a course or with guys who have been at it for real Quote Link to post
nrat 8 Posted January 22, 2009 Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 get on a health and safety course on ferrets 25 pound a half day 40 pound a full day food provided , better than any book , learn the ART OF FERRETING WITH DOGS NETS, makeing a cage ETC well worth it for newbies and oldies a like ,scottish school of ferreting and british school of ferreting , lol fech the books mate go out on a course or with guys who have been at it for real try simon whitheads new book the essential guide to ferreting,its very well written and has some of the best photos on ferreting to be seen,if anyone is just starting out its a mine of infomation which you can refer back to at any time and with a whole chapter on ferret locaters it will answer the frequently asked question how does the mk3 locater work,cost £20 or if you go on amazon you might get it cheaper, with a book like this,you can refer back to different matters ie locters when your not sure ,aa half day or even a full day even if you cram it full is a lot to take in,what are you looking at choice of ferrets,feeding,housing,handling,equipment,nets purse, long, gate,poke,explaining the differances the differant twines etc,then thers boxes,bags and all the small accesories that we use,not to mention the locater and how to use it,thats before you go ferreting,setting nets entering ferrets ,how to despatch rabbits,permission and the law,and many more subjects on ferreting that take years of learning,half a days tuition or the book theres no comparison really the book wins hands down every time and you can read up when you want ,and when your a clever lad and know it all you can always sell the book and get some money back,all the best jim Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Go on your local library website, do a search with the word ferreting and request the books. I've read a few this way and can help you find a book that suits you. Some authors make the subject accessible others don't, also you may want one with extra sections on health and disease, some books only skim this topic. Quote Link to post
doddsy1970 9 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Books are a great way of knowledge and learning the fundamentals but what they cant teach you is field-craft and the 6th sense that a experienced ferreter will have. I personally would recommend that you get as much literature as you can and read it, ask questions on here because there are quite a few experienced and knowledgeable folks on here and they will put you on the right path (or confuse the hell out of you ) and try to team up with someone who has experience and who can show you the ropes. Remember that knowledge can be gained from books but experience cannot. Quote Link to post
J Darcy 5,871 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have just got the latest book from Simon Whitehead and it really does look superb....Great pics and plenty of great advice..i recommend it thats for sure. Its go to the the best on the market now by a long way! Quote Link to post
Richard 0 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 get on a health and safety course on ferrets 25 pound a half day 40 pound a full day food provided , better than any book , learn the ART OF FERRETING WITH DOGS NETS, makeing a cage ETC well worth it for newbies and oldies a like ,scottish school of ferreting and british school of ferreting , lol fech the books mate go out on a course or with guys who have been at it for real cheers for your advice much appreciated Quote Link to post
The one 8,470 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Ive got that been lying in the bookshelf since xmas need to have a look at it soon Quote Link to post
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