Mochastorm
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Thanks for that. I got the impression from the vet that she needed something to go at. I'll have to keep a close eye on him and as soon as I feel them dropping I'll get him in. Hope nobody sees me fondling him, I do like him but not that much.
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Deej, I've a hob to be done, but was advised to wait until his testes have dropped as he comes into season. Had your fella's bollocks dropped?
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Thl Is Getting Boring Now Its Just Like Facebook
Mochastorm replied to jonny10's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
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I've never given it much thought but I suppose you do build some sort of bond with your ferrets. Regular handling will give you a confidence with it. When you've worked with it a few times you'll recognise the ferret's way of hunting. Forget any thoughts of using a line. Invest in a locator, worth their weight in gold.
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If you Google mole dibber for sale a couple of pest control suppliers appear. There quite a good size and cost about £15. I have one which I keep on my longnet basket. I've found them useful in certain soils when I've dug down and maybe missed the tube by inches but continued to dig down, a quick probe to the sides often saves that extra digging, or questioning your locator.
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Apologies my maths is out, 45 dead dogs a day.
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Gaz, you are mistaken with your maths. It was a 1/10 survival, therefore it was 40 dead dogs a day. Sorry to be pedantic.
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Lads Need Ya Help To Put It To Bed
Mochastorm replied to moocher123's topic in Lurchers & Running Dogs
A first cross gives you the best chance of determining the percentage of the particular breeds, it is close to 50% from each parent, but if you were then to breed two similar first cross pups you wouldn't necessarily breed an homogenised pup like the parents. You can end up with a varied litter, with some of the pups being the same as their single breed grandparents. By adding several breeds you will get what you've already been told a lurcher, which could differ from its other litter mates. The majority of lurchers out there are bred the same way, lurcher to lurcher. -
Albino Been More Steady Then A Polecat Coloured Ferret
Mochastorm replied to fieldsportsman's topic in Ferrets & Ferreting
They're all the same. The varying abilities are down to the individual ferret, and absolutely nothing to do with its colour. I've had ferrets from the same litter two of which worked really well, yet their sister was useless. They were polecat coloured. I've had better since, and worse. They were all different colours. -
Albino Been More Steady Then A Polecat Coloured Ferret
Mochastorm replied to fieldsportsman's topic in Ferrets & Ferreting
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I bought five which including postage was £19. They are three foot, 10z in yellow that appear to be a reasonable net, the only difference is that the draw cord is slightly thicker and heavy. I don't know how to post photos, but if you pm your email address I can send a photo.
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I intend to use them next week, but Sod's Law dictates that not one rabbit will hit them. I will report on their effectiveness. They are after all just another tool in the armoury. The first time I went ferreting I was 13 or 14 years old. I took one ferret, two purse nets and four snares. I thought that if I set the snare I could catch a bolting rabbit. I travelled on the bus and train to get to my ferreting ground, a local nature reserve. My friend and I caught a rabbit in one of the purse nets. It was dispatched by both of us by stretching its neck, chopping the back of the head and o
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This was an horrific incident, but why should anyone seek the opinion of the RSPCA. This was not an animal welfare or cruelty issue, and as such they should not have been allowed to spout their usual distorted view. This is a pest control issue and the press should have sought opinion and advice from a pest controller. The RSPCA have again been given a platform regarding all matters concerning animals. They are not the animal Police, they are a charity. I hope that the child makes a speedy recovery.
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I'm talking established hawthorn or blackthorn hedges where you can barely see the hole let alone reach to set the net. My main nets were made by Netrigger, a good quality. The debris that I'm talking about are bits of branch, thick knots of thorns and I of course clear them as best as I can. If it was a few leaves that would be of no concern. As Tomo has already said these are northern hedges, none of your southern softy open warrens. I hear all the comments based on video footage, myself included, but still await comment from someone who has used them
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It may have been a Warrener video that I saw them on. Now I have them I realise that I would be able to spread the net out over the debris, thorns and crap at the hedge bottom. The net would stay spread out without the need to be fiddling hooking the outside of the net on small twigs where you have to 'pin out' the whole thing. They're clearly not widely used by the response I'm getting.
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They've arrived. They do have a drawstring, this is the leaded line. I have rigged some pegs with a foot of cord that I can attach and use as a conventional purse net. I have a better idea now I have them, but still not used them. They are a bit weighty and any long distance mooching walks will see them left in the back of the Landrover. Still interested to hear from anyone who has used them.
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I do a lot of hedge hunting and have good quality nets of varying sizes. I use quickset longnets with stop nets. I set the nets as best as I am able but still have slips and escapes, usually by hole hoppers. The main problem being debris in the bottom of the hedges. I had seen them used in some DVD/you tube clip a while ago, and decided to try them. 'All the gear, no idea.' Just hoped that somebody on here could give me some information about them.
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I'm sure this may have been asked before but I've been unable to find a previous thread, does anyone have experience of using the lead line purse nets. I've ordered some from Bridport Nets to try out towards the end of the season. Any reports on their merits, or not as the cast may be.
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LG, I like you, value the advice of of a vet, they are the experts in their field. When you were given that advice, coupled with the fact that you had not experienced any problems, the evidence would tend to prove that the vet was right. In your position I would have been happy with that. I've kept jills for many years and haven't always taken steps to bring them out of season. The health issues have only arisen twice. My vet explained to me on the first occasion, in simple terms, the detrimental effect on the ferret. It would appear that ferret100 has access to the relevant scientific d
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Ferret100, you appear to be well versed in the physiology of mustelids. I must remember to consult you in the future with any ferret ailments. Thanks
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A jill will remain in oestrus for a prolonged period. There' s no significant bleeding during this time, but the hormone effects her body. In her natural state she would be brought of season when she found a mate. An example which others may be more familiar with is if you own a bitch and how they lose condition, they are also far more susceptible to gynaecological problems. Infection of the vaginal canal, cervix and also uterus. I am speaking from experience having had problems in the past with jills remaining in season, but as I said not all of them had problems. Maybe you have been lu
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I don't see how a good diet has any significant effect on the hormone levels of a jill in a prolonged heat. I agree that it is not detrimental to all jills to not be brought out of season, and I have experience of both. Last year I lost a vasectomised hob part of the way through the summer. One of my jills remained in season through until November while the others came out a lot earlier. She has lost that much condition I have not worked her at all this winter. In my opinion it is much better to bring them out of season.
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I personally use a vasectomised hob, but my vet mentioned in passing how the cost of the 'jill jab' had increased. This was because once the bottle/vial had been used it could not be stored. Hence the full cost falls to the customer. If this is the case, and I've no reason to disbelieve her, you would need to take a box bursting with jills to keep the cost down. I've noticed that you own a couple of hobs. If you shopped around a number of vets you should get a better price, and you would save in the long term. Best of luck whatever you choose.
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The small spades are lighter and more portable, but when the need to dig arises you are better with a full size spade, it's often worth carrying the extra few pounds. You're original enquiry about the folding spade, they're about as much use as tits on a bull.
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I wonder how long it would take to thaw a horse out in your garage.