pegleg33 134 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 went out on sunday on some new permission with a lad i know who's got ferrets as the landowner wants them sorting.loads of rabbits only problem was we never got any .to be honest i don't know what i'm doing and i don't think he knew much more but we did'nt even bolt a rabbit and there's loads there. any ideas what we were doing wrong? we were using two jills and nets if that helps Quote Link to post
diggermad 153 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 rabbits may be coming over from somebodys elses land on to your permission best thing to do is get yourself a lamp go on your own permission at night and see where they are running to that may help cheers DM Quote Link to post
pegleg33 134 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 there was loads of fresh shit around these warrens and i've flushed loads of rabbits around the area we were while training my dog's Quote Link to post
KittleRox 2,147 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 there was loads of fresh shit around these warrens and i've flushed loads of rabbits around the area we were while training my dog's The holes with lots of shite around them are generaly just play holes,I usually just give them a miss, Quote Link to post
ryangolding 4 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 im having problems bolting the bunnies too, they would rather take there chances with the ferrets than bolt, having to dig them out a bit too much at the moment!!! its all good fun tho!!! Quote Link to post
The one 8,398 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 Aye check it with a lamp is your best option to see what is on the ground and where there coming from . Also going at differnt times helps . Shit round holes counts for nothing as you found out .One good thing if the rabbits are coming in from eslewhere try knocking on there door and saying im doing the rabbits for so and so but the rabbits are coming from your wood Ect can i ferret them .The amount of times thats got me more ground is unreal. Quote Link to post
Leeview 787 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 went out on sunday on some new permission with a lad i know who's got ferrets as the landowner wants them sorting.loads of rabbits only problem was we never got any .to be honest i don't know what i'm doing and i don't think he knew much more but we did'nt even bolt a rabbit and there's loads there. any ideas what we were doing wrong? we were using two jills and nets if that helps TBH pegleg you've answered your own question you and your mate did nt know what you were doing and the 2 jills more than likely did nt either, SORRY if thats come across as a bit harsh but thats how it reads to myself Good Luck Y.I.S Leeview Quote Link to post
s.e.s.k.u 1,893 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 went out on sunday on some new permission with a lad i know who's got ferrets as the landowner wants them sorting.loads of rabbits only problem was we never got any .to be honest i don't know what i'm doing and i don't think he knew much more but we did'nt even bolt a rabbit and there's loads there. any ideas what we were doing wrong? we were using two jills and nets if that helps this is my first season ferreting too and the first couple of times out we bolted nowt but now being a lot quieter around the warren and down wind etc starting to get a few i suppose experiance counts for a lot and us newbies learn summat every time we go out keep at it mate atb Quote Link to post
pegleg33 134 Posted January 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 went out on sunday on some new permission with a lad i know who's got ferrets as the landowner wants them sorting.loads of rabbits only problem was we never got any .to be honest i don't know what i'm doing and i don't think he knew much more but we did'nt even bolt a rabbit and there's loads there. any ideas what we were doing wrong? we were using two jills and nets if that helps TBH pegleg you've answered your own question you and your mate did nt know what you were doing and the 2 jills more than likely did nt either, SORRY if thats come across as a bit harsh but thats how it reads to myself Good Luck Y.I.S Leeview don't worry about being harsh mate,i don't know so i'm asking.if you don't ask you won't learn so has anyone got any pointers/tips for next time? Quote Link to post
lksopener 105 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 went out on sunday on some new permission with a lad i know who's got ferrets as the landowner wants them sorting.loads of rabbits only problem was we never got any .to be honest i don't know what i'm doing and i don't think he knew much more but we did'nt even bolt a rabbit and there's loads there. any ideas what we were doing wrong? we were using two jills and nets if that helps TBH pegleg you've answered your own question you and your mate did nt know what you were doing and the 2 jills more than likely did nt either, SORRY if thats come across as a bit harsh but thats how it reads to myself Good Luck Y.I.S Leeview don't worry about being harsh mate,i don't know so i'm asking.if you don't ask you won't learn so has anyone got any pointers/tips for next time? This is not me trying to nab permission but take someone who is expereinced? I have my own shoot so plenty of land to go out but will help you out if you want the help? Have four ferrets about 100 nets and all the equipment and i am from notts. Drop me a private message if you are interested and i will see if i can help you out. Liam Quote Link to post
ScottChimbur 0 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 maybe your ferrets arnt that experenced enough or your to noisey around the holes but thts just me guessing Quote Link to post
web22 27 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 that's a hard question to answer without being there to see what you are/aren't doing,the best advice is go with someone experienced and watch and ask questions about everything,you will get loads of help with anything more specific on here but your query was a bit too broad!good luck with it and let us know how it goes. Quote Link to post
proper22 5 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 (edited) unexperienced ferrets, being too noisy while netting up ands wind could all be reasons why the rabbits aint bolting.. but its soundso me as though they might not have been rabbits in the holes you worked keep giving it a crack though Edited January 11, 2011 by proper22 Quote Link to post
matt241075 12 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 hi mate if i was you id take iksopener up on his offer,even if just for a few outings he will show you the basics and before you know it you and your mate will be getting some good bags if there is a few about.... good luck matt Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 its good to see lksopener offer to take the lad out. if i was you i would snatch his hand of at the offer. i am taking a bloke and his son out next week to show them the basics. Quote Link to post
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