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  1. Mick C.
    I use this method works a treat.Saves a lot of balls ups later on Once the pup is competant get it on the real thing as soon as it is at the right age.
  2. Mick C.
    It is a pain for me I dont think the dogs are over chuffed either.
  3. Mick C.
    No need for it A bit of ferretin witthe dog usually serves the purpose
  4. Mick C.
    Start him on small sets which deffinatley have a rabbit or two in them. Best start he can get in my opinion. If he doesnt want to enter you will have to put him in behind a more experienced ferret. Keep trying and it will come good
  5. Mick C.
    One is better than none. Two is better than one, and so on. They all count. Good luck
  6. Mick C.
    The one that picks you. Providing the above criteria is all there Seems to have worked out ok for me so far
  7. Mick C.
    THEY ARE SISTERS THEY HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOGETHER SINCE BIRTH AND THEY WAS BORN LAST YEAR I HAVE CHECKED AND THEY AINT IN SEASON The breeding season is nearly upon us. Hobs do this as well. Hormones kicking in
  8. Mick C.
    Bang on Give me goose pimples that statement. The dog knows automatically when that person is present. Other dogs also take to these people in no time. It must be a gift
  9. Mick C.
    yes i have notiiced this on several occassions over the years The ferret has perfected the art of killing quickley. They are not interested in feeding on the rabbit.Once the thrill of the kill is over they move on looking for another victim. Moreover sometimes they kill that quickley it can become difficult to find them with the locator. I personally dont collar my jills up these days.I enter another ferret collared up if they get laid up. Blood thirsty little beggars ferrets.
  10. Mick C.
    I know what you mean. Its hard enough putting up with dog scent let alone game.
  11. Mick C.
    If the recall has become second nature there should not be a problem, providing the dog has a steady nature. I started my youngster by doing a bit of ferreting.Although most nights i was on the playing fields training him to pick up and retreive a dummy on the lamp I think this method has now started to pay off. He hunts up is own rabbits in daytime but also knows what is required when taken out at night..no hunting up. However bushing is not one of is strong points he is a bit to big for that. At first i had visions of training him as a lamping dog only but hopefully a specia
  12. Mick C.
    If the recall has become second nature there should not be a problem, providing the dog has a steady nature. I started my youngster by doing a bit of ferreting.Although most nights i was on the playing fields training him to pick up and retreive a dummy on the lamp I think this method has now started to pay off. He hunts up is own rabbits in daytime but also knows what is required when taken out at night..no hunting up. However bushing is not one of is strong points he is a bit to big for that. At first i had visions of training him as a lamping dog only but hopefully a specia
  13. Mick C.
    I have a salukix whippet greyhound x collie greyhound xbull greyhound Never had this breed before. The dog is only 13 month old. I work him in the daytime and on the lamp.He is also very handy when ferreting Had to lay him up for a a bit . He has cut his chest following a rabbit through the hedge full tilt. Hope this answers your query
  14. Mick C.
    I have most success when the wind /breeze is blowing into me. If im walking up a hedge i stay on the windward side. The dogs have a much better chance of sniffing out hidden game Unfortunatley sometimes this is not possible due to obstructions and barriers.
  15. Mick C.
    Looks like a nice place to hunt. No doubt a few rabbits will be sitting out. Enjoyed the write up and the photos. Nice one
  16. Mick C.
    I usually work the jills without the collar. If they get stuck on a rabbit i enter the hob with the collar on. ITS not foolproof. However it seems to be the most sucsessful combanation for me
  17. Mick C.
    They will serve the purpose.As long as the conditions for lamping are favourable.
  18. Mick C.
    The two i have mentioned are not spun nylon. I have a fair few of those.
  19. Mick C.
    Yep i have a couple of nets made out of wool like material. They are made out of man made fibre but you would think they were wool. Best nets i have by far. They are completly rot proof,and a joy to handle in any situation. I was also thinking about taking one of the nets to a good wool shop to see if they could match the material used in their making. Thanks for reminding me
  20. Mick C.
    A good bushing / marking dog will improve the bag immensely. The best bushing dogs i ever owned were what i would call mongrel lurchers. They were on the small side but very game. They were not purposley bred for bushing it just happened naturally. However they did have loads of prey drive.
  21. Mick C.
    Outbuildings and sheds can be excellent places to bag a few rabbits. The rabbits hide amongst the general clutter. They like to get in the void where panelling has been nailed on the inside. The dog will usually let you know where they are hiding
  22. Mick C.
    psst WHEN THE lamp is flicked on. Then a different sound when a rabbit is spotted. Dont slip the dog until you know hes seen it.If he is keen you will feel him pull as you walk it up. This is working for me with my pup. MAKE SURE THE RECALL is second nature.
  23. Mick C.
    YEP Had two lurchers brother and sister they were.One was smooth coated the dog was brocken coated.Cracking bushing dogs. If you jeed them up a bit they went absoutley mad for it. Earned themselves a bit of a reputation locally
  24. Mick C.
    I WOULD DO IT WITH ME LITTLE BOLTERS
  25. Mick C.

    longnetting

    Mick C. replied to Mick C.'s topic in Longnetting

    Good luck I have done some ferreting on the golf course since this was posted without any problems. Tried lamping with the dog. These rabbits were to fast and lamp shy for a young dog. I now think it will have to be very dark and extremley windy to have any sucess lamping or longnetting. Let us know how yu go on.PM me if need be
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