terryd
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Everything posted by terryd
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Sounds like the dog was afraid of getting a clout when she tried too drag him out so snapped at her out of fear
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Do what joe said like this it worked for all 3 of mine much too my surprise and my white jill as a rule keeps still for nothing
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That was the make up of my best dog he took rabbit,hare and fox and was working his way up the ladder. Bright fast and lovable with great character. Sadly took a tumble one night and had too be put too sleep
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Sounds great will give that a whirl. Wish I had kept more whole pigeons now instead of breasts they make a cracking stock
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put a bit of ferret formula or some sort of oil they like on your hand so they go into lick mode rather than try and take your hand off
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Better too have the dog wary of the ferret they don't have too be the best of friends. You can never tell what a ferret is thinking so the dog just needs to be wary and keep out the way
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Lol moxy man needs his greens you know
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I tried that secretagentmole delicious so thanks One of the best pies I have had
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Interesting I thought she had some border in her
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failing that check youtube bound too be a helpful video on there showing the basic method too get you going
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Real beauty cant beat nice little terrier
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I tried some subsonic on my 20 gauge last week too test and all I got was a bit of a pop and whistle hell of difference certainly not silent but I bet the sound didn't carry far at all
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Your best bet would be to find some one too give you an hour of there time in the day time just showing you basics of running out and picking up the net in a field some where the rest will be experience as you go
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Yea you can't beat it I walked round new farm today for about 4 miles and didn't even get the ferret out the box because I couldn't find hole worth trying but it's just a privilege too be out there
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I am sure your dog will do fine just don't give it any thing too challenging lamp wise too start with as said above sure it will hold on tighter next time. Wish you all the best with it
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With mine the penny just dropped that is he twigged if he showed me the hole as a rule I could show him the rabbit. I can remember the first time like yesterday even though it has too be 27 years ago I could show the exact place in the hedge now. So I think if you can bolt rabbits in front of her and show her plenty of action the penny will drop and maybe you can read her marking signals better
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The more I think about it if I could have a dog just for ferreting I would go for a terrier admittedly they are not as versatile as a small lurcher but they will handle the thickest of cover better than any small lurcher simply because they have the build for it. They will miss the odd bolter that gets by the nets but a good dog will simply put the rabbit to ground again. It will obviously be less likely too bolt second time around so you need too be prepared too dig but when it comes too efficiency and not missing much they are the way too go.
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Hope I am as active at 62 good too hear
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One thing I come across when I read up on these dogs is there very biddable and make good ferreting,bushing dogs. When the time comes for my cocker too enter the pearly gates wife permitting one may be on the list He has a good few years left in him yet though
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I don't know that breed but pretty sure as long as you started them as pups they would come good
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Best thing I had done too mine he turned from a greasy sex mad loony into a nice playful all most even nice smelling chap
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My best ferreting dog was a JR he wouldn't catch bolting rabbits unless he was close by as they bolted. But he would work any thickness of cover and any terrain and put them too ground. Then If I couldn't find him I would shout where are you boy and he would give a very quiet woof as he seemed too know quietness was key. Awesome little fella
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You could try that ferret formula or some thing like it. They will be so busy licking your hand and you can go from there. Worth a try and you wont end up on youtube when the neighbour see's you pissing over your ferret
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Yea and if you don't use guns or a dog even easier. As what harm can you do with a ferret and and few nets. I also mention at worst it will be just me and some times my two daughters when I bribe them to come so they don't expect a mob of blokes turning up. Mind you I would love too have a ferreting dog like the old days bit of a struggle with out I also have Country Cover insurance which cost 20 quid so I wave my certificate about at least it helps prove you slightly responsable
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Having her a bit wary and keeping out the way of the ferrets is a good thing. Less chance of her being nipped and one day retaliating. My little Russell would cover a hole in the hedge and when the ferret came out he would be out the hedge in a jiffy rather than be in a confined space with a ferret which was fine. He had a nice healthy respect for them but wouldnt think twice going toe to toe with a fox in the old days of course
