First Timer

[R.A.W 1,987]

My little girl has been nagging at me to come hunting so at the age of Four I gave in. I was out early on with the hounds and after a cuppa and a bite to eat the next part of the day started. She love's to come for a walk with the dogs but we've never taken a ferret and nets and been intent on securing a bunny. I had a particular place in mind that I normally visit this time of year .A small ivy covered chestnut copse was the order of the day. I still ended up carry all the kit and a little girl that doesn't like brambles about the place.

 

I was a happy man When the bitch marked and even I was surprised at how quite my little girl was after I netted up and popped the ferret in. The first one hit the net fast , it may have been a poorly made net or the net setter but it managed to wriggle to freedom. ( probably the latter ). I did take my eyes off the rabbit in the net to see a little girls eyes open with excitement with the sudden commotion. The disappointment must have shown on my face because a tiny voice whispered " Don't worwe Dad we'll find another one". Such kind words are not normally afforded in such a circumstances by my other ferreting partner . Luckily for me another was on the move and hit a net and stayed firm until I got there. I made a conscious decision turn my back while I Chinned the cooney for fear of rep remand for hurting a fluffy bunny and slipped it in a carry bag, net and all. " Good one dad" said my new biggest fan that was sat on a ferret box with a Cheshire cat grin.

 

Things slowed down after that so I took a seat by my girl and waited with no show from mammy ferret as she is Known now. I pulled the box out and switch it on and to search only to be told off for making a beeping noise . I had to explain the situation to a four year old and she took it well and even offered to dig . With Only 2 foot showing on the box I managed it alone and retrieved both parties from the ground. I picked up and thought it would be wise to keep things short and sweet , funnily enough I had to use sweets to bribe her out of the wood . She wanted to carry on but I'd rather we made for home while she enjoyed herself.

 

The problem Is I think she'll want to come every time I've got a mammy ferret in tow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Raymond 618]

great to get the kids into it. My eldest daughter loved it.Shes 18 and into nails and lashes now.She enjoyed a few good years of ferreting. My youngest daughter wasnt as keen on the ferreting but she still came along. Great times and memmories for the kids. Good man

[R.A.W 1,987]

She will need a whippet soon, well done mate

 

As long as there's collie and greyhound in it too she can have it...............

[R.A.W 1,987]

great to get the kids into it. My eldest daughter loved it.Shes 18 and into nails and lashes now.She enjoyed a few good years of ferreting. My youngest daughter wasnt as keen on the ferreting but she still came along. Great times and memmories for the kids. Good man

 

I'm hoping it'll scare all the boys off with her rabbiting abilities .

 

Pop,sweets and crisp on the way home too. I got the feeling it won't last forever but enjoyed it all the same.

[Joe1888 672]

another good report, good to see young lass showing you how its done. atb

[socks 32,253]

Brilliant stuff enjoy whilst you can because as they grow clothes hair and make up take over from rabbiting ........

[The one 8,598]

My daughter was like that now she doesn't want blood on her hands or she might break a nail LOL