Want to start ferreting

[Symon 93 0]

Hello, im new to this forum but not new to ferrets.

 

I have had ferrets as pets before but never ferreted with them.

 

I've got plenty of land to ferret on (I have family who live on a farm) and got abit of money saved up.

 

I was wondering how to get started, i havent got ferrets at the mo but have got a large shed ready for them.

 

Looking at getting two ferrets to start off.

 

If i get two males do they have to be neutered? I no females have to be spayed unless mated.

 

Can i just put the ferrets down the hole and they no what to do? I would wait till the ferrets trust me and i trust them first.

 

And is there much point in buying a finder? i have read that ferrets lose their collars then it will start to get expensive replaceing them.

 

At what age is a ferret best to buy?

 

And if anyone is selling any ferrets near portsmouth or no anyone il be interested.

 

Many thanks

 

Symon

[web22 27]

it's not too hard to start up really,do you have nets and a spade?i would never take my ferrets out without collars on them,you could but risk learning a very harsh lesson if they kill,if you want to start working them straight away a year or older is best,last years kits will be too young i'd say,a ferret will basically know what to do but will get better/faster with experience so you will have put in the time/patience,and hobs don't need snipping,there will surely be someone on here who can help you get ferrets and nets,collars and finders will be more expensive(£100 or more i'd expect),good luck getting going,if you need any advice or help getting anything post it here and you will no doubt get a fast reply.

[Symon 93 0]

it's not too hard to start up really,do you have nets and a spade?i would never take my ferrets out without collars on them,you could but risk learning a very harsh lesson if they kill,if you want to start working them straight away a year or older is best,last years kits will be too young i'd say,a ferret will basically know what to do but will get better/faster with experience so you will have put in the time/patience,and hobs don't need snipping,there will surely be someone on here who can help you get ferrets and nets,collars and finders will be more expensive(£100 or more i'd expect),good luck getting going,if you need any advice or help getting anything post it here and you will no doubt get a fast reply.

 

Cheers, got nets and spade as my grandad use to ferret and have gave me his stuff.

 

I will look for a cheap finder on ebay.

 

Just really need the ferrets now, ive had a look on gumtree freeads ect and ive visted some but they dont look healthy and kept in poor conditions.

 

Would rather get ferrets off here so i no they are healthy and have been looked after.

 

Many thanks

[web22 27]

put up a post asking for ferrets,working would be best but not too likely(everyone will be using them now),let them know where you are and you should get a pair before long,have you considerd asking for a ferreting partner in your area who could teach you a few things,you have somewhere to go and they will have all the kit...

[Symon 93 0]

put up a post asking for ferrets,working would be best but not too likely(everyone will be using them now),let them know where you are and you should get a pair before long,have you considerd asking for a ferreting partner in your area who could teach you a few things,you have somewhere to go and they will have all the kit...

I'm gonna put a post now asking, I dont mind if there not working or there last years ethier as i wont be taking them out yet, want them to get use to me ect.

 

Yeah i no one person who ferrets, he said he'll give me few tips and show me the ins and outs.