Gibbo.13 1 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Hi all, I've just brought two ferrets to start working, as this will be my first time working ferrets, has anyone got any tips? or can tell me anything I shouldn't do?. I live in Horley in Surrey so if anyone is near to me that could possibly take me out for the day for some experience it would be much appreciated, I am not trying to worm myself onto someone's permission as I have my own permission, I just want some knowledge. Thanks Craig. Quote Link to post
Jax13 251 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 i only started last year and to be honest, aside from having someone to go out with and learn from the next best thing is a forum like this and youtube. get on youtube at night and watch ferreting videos - see how other people do it, how they work certain types of land then get out and try it for yourself. if it works great, if it doesn't then try something different the next weekend! the only hard and fast rules really are a finder with spare batteries, a spade and a handful of purse nets. anything above that is just making your life easier but your bag heavier! offering to take an old hand out on one of your own permissions is probably the simplest way of getting hands on experience with an established ferreter - build the trust and relationship with them and you will probably get the odd invite onto their land off the back of it later this season or next year. the main thing to do is enjoy it. 6 Quote Link to post
Gibbo.13 1 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thank you Jax13 i will get myself on youtube and start watching some videos and thank you for the other information. 1 Quote Link to post
bowburnbandit 20 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Things I would recommend - good pair of gloves and maybe something to clear around holes. As said spare batteries for your locator and collar, good spade, few spare pegs. A way to carry your quarry.my only real tip is to be as quiet as possible when approaching and netting a set, and when the ferret is in the set try to stay out of line of site of the holes as sometimes rabbits won't bolt and they will just keep running around the set It's all common sense really,watch a couple of tutorials or ask someone to show you how to set the nets. Trial and error really, after your first couple of visits you will have a God idea and find all the pop holes and stuff you missed first time around.all the best mate 1 Quote Link to post
Fly The Boy 330 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Someone close to you will show you the ropes,,,,,,,,hope your not old or you will freak them out............. 1 Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 A good flask and a big roll ? and you can't go wrong with a bit of cheese lol . Take all your ferrets home , and a few rabbits happy days , oh don't go in torrential rain ? done it a couple of times not fun switch your day if it looks bad . 1 Quote Link to post
Gibbo.13 1 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 A flask and a roll sounds good but taking the two ferrets home sounds the best. Quote Link to post
bobcullen79 1,495 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 My advice would be watch a couple of youtube vids and get out and give it a go. If you`ve got permission your sorted. Try paying a recce visit early morning or dusk and see whats about and where they are running to. Like any fishing or hunting, if you can find them, your halfway there... And just remember, you can only kill them once. Once youve caught them all, their gone so never stop looking for permission. 2 Quote Link to post
Gibbo.13 1 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I'm going to one of the places tonight to have a look. I am always looking for permissions but as we all know it can be hard. Quote Link to post
chelsea 125 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Someone close to you will show you the ropes,,,,,,,,hope your not old or you will freak them out............. This is my first time and I'm 58 1 Quote Link to post
ryaldinhio 4,141 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Someone close to you will show you the ropes,,,,,,,,hope your not old or you will freak them out............. This is my first time and I'm 58 respect if you are fella, never too old to start something new. 1 Quote Link to post
ryaldinhio 4,141 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Im only just gettin into it at 31 and thought I was an old un! Im hoping I can get little uns into ferretin, shootin, fishin and all things that I loved when I was a kid but didnt do enough of. I have 1 girl at the min and she is obsessed with the stinkers. Quote Link to post
Dewclaw69 484 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 my tip take plenty of nets. if a rabbit does get caught in a net dispatch it in the net and get a new net straight over the same hole. dont waste time getting the rabbit out of the net to re use that net. 1 Quote Link to post
Gibbo.13 1 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Tip noted thanks Dewclaw69. Will be using my Hushpower at times as well but will probably have more success with nets. Quote Link to post
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Hope you have some great and memorable times! It takes some beating :-) Atb 1 Quote Link to post
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