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    Hi Rusty Any news on the lost ferret?
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    Interesting advice Trigger. Thanks. I've decided I prefer the feel and look of wood to plastic, so I'll perceiver with the hazel afterall. Anyway, I like messing about with bits of wood.
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    Thank you Paulus and The One. I've seen several different designs on the front of the old grey boxes, but I didn't realise they were all different internally. I guess certain components were updated periodically, hence 11 versions of the original mk1 design. Anyway, this probably explains why someone was selling a mk1 box on fleabay but calling it a mk2.
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    I wouldn't put them together until the jill can look after herself. I guess around 3-4 months old. I would also let them get acquainted first without them living in the same cage straight away. Six weeks seems a little on the young side, I've always waited 'till 8 weeks before splitting litters up. Although many folk do at 6 weeks.
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    That's right, original grey box = mk1, new shape (orange) = mk3, and new shape (grey) = mk2. All I've read about the mk2 has been negative. Some people prefer the old mk1, whereas the more techy types are fine with the mk3. However, there is an exception to the rule. I have a grey box (mk1) which I bought as new nearly 30 years ago (when in my teens), and it has Mk 2 printed on the original depth wheel sticker. This is probably the type that you're bidding on. I can only assume that Deben slightly changed the original mk1 in some small way and decided to mark it internally on the depth w
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    I posted a request on this site back in Feb to see if anyone in my local area would loan me a vasectomised hob when required later in the spring. I got no offers, but I fully understand why. A shooting mate has a one year old hob which he didn't intend to breed from, so we eventually shared the cost of the vasectomy (£45 each). At that price I don't blame anyone for not lending their vasectomised hob to a complete stranger. The hob has now been with my two jills for a week, and so has repaid me around half of my initial stake, as the cost of two jill jabs would be at least £10 each. Jill'
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    As a kid I tried smoking rabbits out, and believe me, it's hard work blowing smoke down a hole. Incidentally, I only ever bolted one, and that was only from a 2 or 3 hole burrow. In fact, without some kind of incendiary device (such as used with mole smokes) it's damn near impossible. I probably wouldn't worry too much about a bit of smoke in a deep warren, but do keep going back as often as you can. Rabbit Demon's right, leave a little meat at a couple of the entrances and see if it's gone the next time you visit. Make sure you keep all the holes well blocked up between visits. In the d
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    I cut some hazel sticks over the winter to make in to pegs this summer, but I don't think I'll bother now. Thanks guys.
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    I've always used straw as bedding, and never had a problem. Straw is fairly inert and shouldn't harbour any pests. Use barley straw as it's softer and more comfortable than wheat straw. Don't buy it from a pet shop, get it from an agricultural store or an animal feed place. A full bale is less than a fiver. Hay is too dusty and does harbour mites. Shredded paper is also quite dusty and it makes your cage look like a rubbish tip. Use course sawdust for the toilet end of the cage as it's quite absorbent. Sorry for harping on about bedding etc, I guess I've got a hygene fetish!
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    Well....I guess that clears that up nicely then. I don't think anyone can argue with that.
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    I've fed mine quite a few jackdaws this spring which I caught in my Larson trap. I rough pluck them and cut off the wings at the first joint to reduce the mess from all the feathers. Mine don't seem over keen on Maggies, but they'll eat them if hungry enough. I suppose it's good to vary their diet with a bit of natural stuff. Check for left-overs in their sleeping quarters after a day or two in case they don't clean-up, as this will result in maggots in summer.
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    Thanks for the advice guys. Therefore, I alter my request. Does anyone in east Lancashire have a snipped hob that I can put my jills with when the time arises (sometime over the next couple of months). I'll obviously cover the cost of any food, and throw in a case of beer.
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    Hi I've got two young jills which will be coming in to their first season this spring. I don't wish to breed from them, so I would like to take them out of 'heat' with the services of a vasectomised hob. Is there anyone in the east Lancashire area who could lend me one when the time arises? I'm near Colne (BB8 postcode) but happy to travel 30 miles or so. It goes without saying that it would be well looked after. Five star accommodation, fresh meat diet, and as much action as he can handle!
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    Hi I have two young jills and so will be requiring the services of a vasectomised hob when they come in to their first season (in the next few months). Is there anyone in east Lancashire (BB post code) who would lend me one when the time comes? It will be well looked after. Cheers
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    If you google 'photo of ferret in season' you won't have to use your imagination any longer. The main thing is that you take her out of season, either with a jab from the vet, or my mating her. If you don't want kits then mate with a vasectomised hob.
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    Look at her fanny. Believe me.....you'll know when she comes in to season. It still makes my eyes water!
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    I would keep reducing their rations until they have cleaned-up their last meal by the time you next feed them. Usually feed them each day, but if there is still food remaining from their last meal (and if it's still edible) then I wouldn't give them any more. Carnivors have evolved to eat when they kill, so don't worry too much about slightly over feeding one day or slightly under feeding the next. Their overall condition will tell you if you've got the balance right. Make sure they get fresh water each day though.
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    The corrugated, plastic land drainage pipe is good, either 4" (100mm) or 6" (160mm) diameter. The corrugations leave a surface which the ferrets can grip which it great for slopes. Because it's flexible you can take it around corners, up, down, whenever you like without having to cut and re-join it everytime you change direction. Comes in several colours but black is best as it lets in less daylight through the side walls. You can get 'T' junctions if you want to get real clever and make a maize. Lastly, it can come with drainage holes (normal), or without, but it doesn't matter which as
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    You can get them from the old style agricultural suppliers, or alternatively from your computor http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?src=BGWebsite&pf_id=FAGR77&name=mattock&sfile=1&jump=0 The handle and shaft come as two items. You're better off with a transplanting planting spade if you're wanting it to dig for ferrets - you don't want chop your ferret in two! http://www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/product.asp?src=BGWebsite&pf_id=BDSP03&name=spade&sfile=1&jump=4
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    This is a Simon Whitehead YouTube clip. Well worth watching, especially if you're a novice. Towards the end he explains about Mk1 and Mk3 compatability. You will probably have to cut and paste the URL (below) to your google bar and click the search tab. No mention of the Mk2 in this clip which I believe was a hastily launched upgrade to the Mk1 but was quickly superceded with the Mk3. Hope this helps all those confused ferreters out there.
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    I believe that the Mk3 collars work OK with the Mk1 box (although not 100% as accurate), but never heard of anyone using the Mk2 collar with a Mk1 box. I don't think the M1 collars work with the Mk 3 box though. From what I've read I'd steer clear of anything to do with the MK2.
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    Hi Blond Just out of interest, where did you get your ferret finder serviced. I have an old Mk1 box with 15ft collar which needs some attention (hasn't been used for years), but I'm not sure whether it's the collar or the box which is at fault. But when I emailed Deben they told me that they don't carry out repairs. How much did the service/calibration cost (if you don't mind me asking)? Cheers
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    Thanks for all your welcome messages. PG123 - I guess I'm fairly local to you, I'm E. Lancs too, near Colne.
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    Thanks for all your advice guys. I would have responded sooner but I've not had internet access. I think I'll try and pick up a second hand Mk3 collar and see how I get on using it with my Mk1 box. Cheers
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    Thanks Willum. Roughly how far out is the accuracy? If it's only 6 inch out then that's not so bad. I presume it will still pin point the location (vertically), and that it's only the depth where the accuracy is lost?
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