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    Nice thing to do for Dutch guys. Must admit I thought they had a paradoxical rule that terrier work ok but not lurcher work?
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    Had to dig twice in this Warren, ferret backed away as I broke through (as they usually do in my experience, only this time the rabbit moved forward and legged it down a side branch only to get cornered again
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    Slow this morning, all does were pregnant and one probably had a litter and was pregnant again. Apart from one farm that's has some North facing fields on clay soil where rabbits are typically later breeding by a week or so, i am almost done for another season Still, always great to see dog and ferrets living their best life, will get at least one more morning ?
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    With you on all of that ?. I also have 2 × 50m Brinded nets, they catch very well, the but is I only put that set up in the car when I know it's needed, I have to use a fishing sack trolley for it and other kit of walking in.. You exposed my mystery no good net as well, bridport just not enough bag as sold. I saw trammel net mentioned later in thread, so I only have one short trammel, and yes it works but it's also easily tangled, my experience is the dog does a good job of minimising escapers from long nets so I don't get much for extra weight and expense of a trammel. A no dog setup probably
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    Over the years I have focused on short nets to strategically place and have had several from Brindred, Rabbit fever and Nelson. Although I have at least 2 of each. It's difficult to say who's work best as there's so many variables. Not least as I've used them in different weights. I find 4oz work best but snag more easily in woods so some are 6 or 8 oz. Products from those 3 businesses OK or better. Anyone not on that list I either haven't used, but at least one business not listed out of politeness was truly shite IMO ?
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    That's a very good deal. I paid £140 including post op antibiotics five years so expect £150 now. I guess that's an independent vet surgery? We are lucky to have one not tied to a big company and they are very fair on ferret pricing, spending money there keeps them aware of ferrets and prepared to handle them IMO. Although they are tough little critters we get the occasional abcess that needs attention and for the coming spring I'm back to Jill jabs
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    Similar experience, I like collie crosses and over the years have had 3 first X greyhound amongst them. While all of them stalked in the day, it's only when it seemed appropriate and a rush would never have caught anything. It's rarely successful but doesn't bother me. Although I don't do a lot of lamping, none of them stalked down the beam, they very quickly suss what the game is about and will trundle out to where the beam is pointing
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    Another nice type, love its focus, looks like it really wants to learn the job ?
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    She looks a nice type and in great condition. Best wishes ?
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    Certainly won't be worried about my whippet getting too many runs over here in the East ?. What does concern me is how to manage him on a damp cold day ferreting. I've found smooth coat of collie blooded lurchers to be proof against most weather and particularly my current dog can stay focused for hours in the field.
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    You're not alone, I try all I can to dissuade my collie X from deer. Reason is they are everywhere around me and a dog that knows how to find and shift them will put them up in surprising places. Makes off lead walking where people may be around a tense business ? ?
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    Thanks, although Bloody hell I hope he's not keen on deer. My collie X is obsessed with muntjac and will abandon rabbiting if he senses one is close. Muntjac bucks are tough critters
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    Thanks, and I am looking forward to see his pace, already he's zippy. Although it's more of a challenge to train. On this knowledge basis of one whippet ?, I am finding him eager to please us but a lot harder to get him to understand. I realise now after 40 years just how bright collie lurchers are.
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    A few photos of my first pure whippet as he hits 16 weeks. Out with my collie X greyhound. Major departure for me as I've mostly had collie crosses.
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    Good on you for sticking with him, great news
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    They are out there ?. Frustrating as it is definitely try to keep it factual, brief and not to get adversarial. There's so many character types out there it's hard to judge where they are coming from. I once had a couple approach and accuse me of digging to badger and ended up giving them a brace of rabbits. They were reasonable and genuinely motivated by protecting badgers I believe ( there was a sett 100m away). On the flip side, Last year I noticed a man watching me from a distance away and an hour later 2 balaclava hooded blokes did a walk by, fortunately they were not up for action and wh
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    @FrancoPepe considering the climate differences I'd suggest if you are interested in improving ferret welfare these Aussie guys are worth keeping in touch with on specific cage design and dealing with hot weather. Whatever setup you use I am convinced that the more exercise opportunities you build in the better the ferrets work. It's a real shame that ferret locators are out of production, i find them just as useful for working in brambles and farm buildings above ground. You can't always dog to them but you know where they are ?. Happy new year
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    Where I leave in the East of England it's very different to Canary isles. Typically the soil is easy for rabbits to dig and all my ferreting is in earth warrens. That makes it easy to use purse nets and long nets. Personally I like to use several 5m "long nets" strategically placed, a few purse nets to reduce hole hopping and that allows the dogs to work. For me it's effective and entertaining. I enter ferrets in their first winter, so roughly 5 months old. I don't expect a lot from the first season and always have at least 2 experienced ferrets out on the same day. Entering is to r
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    There's some advice in following replies. I'd add, try in confined space like an alleyway and over a short distance. Definitely make it a game. I'd avoid open spaces until he's bringing objects back. Once they get the idea I don't feed treats unless there's a retrieve, yes I always pet them for coming back but no food. Be prepared that they'll be good days and bad days and don't quit on him or lose your temper. Most dogs want to please us.
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    Good on you for working to rehabilitate the hob. Give it time, I remember rescuing a Jill and she bit randomly for at least 6 months and was so bad when we got her the kids called her nipper. She was Much worse than 2 feral ferrets I've caught and rehabilitated. On skulking what you are doing sounds sensible, I found the hardest thing with rescues was having the patience not to try and pick them up straight away when handling them. It's really difficult when you want to crack on with life and your others are coming straight to you. Hope it goes well ?
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    Loads of good advice ?. The fact that you are bothered to ask is a positive step. I incorporate all: Tug toys, using a confined space, train without other dogs, long line. I'd add that 6 to 12 months can be unbelievably frustrating as most dogs will be pushing boundaries. Keep calm as poss and I'd recommend fun and low key reinforcement of sit / down / stop / stay come; every day so at least there is basic obedience. I use treats but also praise by stroking and talk at the same time With retrieving I expect 95% with toys like mini tyre (made by Kong, they bounce like bolting rabbit
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    the skin rash creams are pretty cheap, will try this as well ?
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    Maybe it's the salt water. Will definitely try this. In breaks between action when the dog switches off its like the dogs feet are on fire
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    Normally dry East Anglia is muddy AF this week. Mild weather means nettles are already regrowing and it's driving dog and ferrets round the bend. We are used to it early and late in the season but if it's all season I feel the need to do something. Does anyone have tips to reduce the irritation on their feet?
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