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  1. Mick C.
    Yes iwould imagine this method would be full of pitfalls.For instance say you dropped a hundred yards of net in a large field whats to stop the dog hunting up the rabbits in a part of the field where the net is not situated. Regarding dogs this must be the only method of catching rabbits where a slow dog is an asset.I would think that any breed or cross breed of dog would do as long as it had a good nose and a high ammount of intelligence
  2. Mick C.
    Excuse the pun but i am abit in the dark as to what is required myself. Ican only asume that an intelligent dog would understand what was required of him on a night on the net or on the lamp.As to the training reigime thats a whole new ball game
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    I would imagine it would have to be trained for the purpose of netting and nothing else until the technique is fully mastered.
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    A banting line is an excellent way of driving rabbits into a net at night' but iwould think a well trained dog would be invaluable on fields which contain gorse,bramble,nettle and doc stalks.A credit to the owners training ability to. They tell me it's an ideal task for an old dog as the rabbits do not need to be caught .It is only necessary to drive the rabbits towards the net. Im very tempted to give it a try as most of the ground i hunt is quite rough. Any advice from people who use this method would speed the training process up know end.PM me if you can help. MUCH APPRECIA
  5. Mick C.
    Now your talking
  6. Mick C.
    complete understanding of dog physchology.
  7. Mick C.
    Thats a nice handy looking dog
  8. Mick C.
    Nice pair them . I would wish you good luck but idont think you need it. ALL THE BEST
  9. Mick C.
    Used bags in the past,a box is much better. Can be a bit noisey though when the ferrets are scratching
  10. Mick C.
    Did abit today.Hard work.Six hours ferreting and four rabbits to show for it.Nearley lost the ferret as well. In saying that we didnt miss any-must be doing somthing right
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    Its the only way to get some decent sport around my way.The rabbits have had more lamp than a cats eye on the M6 And any easy sets have been ferreted to death. A decent bushing outfit gives you more of a chance of taking somthing home for the pot.Great fun to.
  12. Mick C.
    Yes i think you are probebly right. I have not bred my ferrets in the past and they seemed to be ok.Must be a bit of a discomfort when they are well in season though.
  13. Mick C.
    Dont give up on her yet probebley lack of experiance.Sounds like shes just runing through the sets and not using her nose to find the rabbit.See if you can find a two hole set with a definate rabbit in it.Had two ferrets with the same problem.They have come good now.Its suprising how they come on after a couple of encounters under ground. One of our ferrets ihave just mentioned was also a bad skulker.My freind realised that if you put your hand by the ferret when it comes out of the hole (DONT TRY TO PICK IT )UP) It improved no end.Let it sniff you and then pick it up very slowly when it i
  14. Mick C.
    Spot on. Went lamping with a freind a few years a go.his dog was loads bigger than mine.I coulden't believe my eyes.His dog picked up seventeen rabbits On the night'and made it look simple.
  15. Mick C.
    Im hoping to have a border terrier/whippet coming soon.Some old dear owns it at the moment but its driving her crackers.the dogs about twelve months old.Im pretty sure it has'nt been worked.It should soon pick the idea up if i work it with the old bitch.Might need sometime breaking it to the ferrets though. catch yer later
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    That dog is made for rabbits.Just the sort of pup i would be looking for Can you keep us informed on how he progresses ,iwould love to know. I am in the process of bringing some young blood in myself. Good luck.
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    That idea would probebly work. I beleive that it was used so that rabbits would lie out in the bushes so they could be walked up and shot. The creosote may be difficult to get hold of though. you can get creosote in any hardware store
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    Its probebly going to take days rather than hours.Stick at it you should get there in the end. The idea of rubbing the hands with cloves is an interesting one
  19. Mick C.
    That idea would probebly work. I beleive that it was used so that rabbits would lie out in the bushes so they could be walked up and shot. The creosote may be difficult to get hold of though.
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    Does she bite you when you put your hand close to her ,or does she not bother.
  21. Mick C.
    Thanks for all the advice guys, she settling in quite well, i have been using one glove still but feeding her with bare hand while holding her.She still isn't ok to handle without one glove but she's come along way. I think most of the bites are playfull but they still draw blood...Is this playfull she doesnt exactly hang on. The only time she has properly went for me was on the first day and she hung on to the inside of my finger since then she has bitten but no way near as hard, could this still be aggresivness? or just being a bit boystruss not knowing how hard she is alowed to bite?
  22. Mick C.
    Try to handle her when she is sleepy and well fed.Everything slow and light.Show her your hand at regular intervals.Try not to snatch back.You could use a glove to start with - i did,but discard it once the ferret has gained some faith in you. She doesn't sound like a physcho just a bit timid GOOD LUCK
  23. Mick C.
    Not familiar with the breed. what do they look like.Can you put a picture up. cheers
  24. Mick C.
    A good honest dog that is willing to please. Theres a lot of thick bramble where we hunt.The dogs have to have the the heart to bush these rabbits If the dog goes to the trouble of marking aset in brambles.I will go to the trouble of cutting back and ferreting. Took one of these dogs on some open ground the bitch was killed on her third run -followed a rabbit straight into a rocky hole. Enjoyed every one of the three years she was in my possesion
  25. Mick C.
    I forgot to add that she has been spayed. THANKS AGAIN
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