Groundsman 3 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Hi all, I’m looking for someone to clear a village cricket ground of rabbits. I can provide the relevant permissions for anyone that wants to come and give their ferret a day out. I’m flexible on days and times, I just need these pests cleared. It’s getting quite dangerous at the ground with all the scrapes in the outfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 2 Quote Link to post
Groundsman 3 Posted May 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Sorry, should have said, the ground is north Essex near Sudbury. 1 Quote Link to post
Bobtheferret 1,224 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 Nice offer, but it’s the wrong time of year really for ferreting. If the holes are open and obvious someone may fancy it but really it’s a job for after the cricket season. If it’s possible and safe may be better to shoot them with an air rifle then ferret them in the autumn. Good luck I am sure someone will come forward to help. I would but I am not close enough. Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 22 hours ago, Groundsman said: Hi all, I’m looking for someone to clear a village cricket ground of rabbits. I can provide the relevant permissions for anyone that wants to come and give their ferret a day out. I’m flexible on days and times, I just need these pests cleared. It’s getting quite dangerous at the ground with all the scrapes in the outfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If you want to pay then my company can do it ...... Quote Link to post
Groundsman 3 Posted May 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 34 minutes ago, socks said: If you want to pay then my company can do it ...... Would take you up on that but we’re a village cricket club. We simply don’t have the funds. Quote Link to post
ryaldinhio 4,140 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 On 19/05/2019 at 22:53, Groundsman said: Hi all, I’m looking for someone to clear a village cricket ground of rabbits. I can provide the relevant permissions for anyone that wants to come and give their ferret a day out. I’m flexible on days and times, I just need these pests cleared. It’s getting quite dangerous at the ground with all the scrapes in the outfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I had a permission on a cricket pitch near me. The issue was not the cricket clubs but surrounding properties. It may be worth reminding them they have a duty to control rabbits when they are crossing your boundary and causing damage. Maybe also look at rabbit fencing and other deterrents? 1 Quote Link to post
goldfinger 135 Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 (edited) On 21/05/2019 at 20:52, ryaldinhio said: I had a permission on a cricket pitch near me. The issue was not the cricket clubs but surrounding properties. It may be worth reminding them they have a duty to control rabbits when they are crossing your boundary and causing damage. Maybe also look at rabbit fencing and other deterrents? Edited May 26, 2019 by goldfinger Quote Link to post
goldfinger 135 Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 19/05/2019 at 22:53, Groundsman said: Hi all, I’m looking for someone to clear a village cricket ground of rabbits. I can provide the relevant permissions for anyone that wants to come and give their ferret a day out. I’m flexible on days and times, I just need these pests cleared. It’s getting quite dangerous at the ground with all the scrapes in the outfield. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Drop this request in airgun section you prob get help this time year there. Quote Edit Quote Link to post
delswal 3,817 Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 21/05/2019 at 12:52, ryaldinhio said: I had a permission on a cricket pitch near me. The issue was not the cricket clubs but surrounding properties. It may be worth reminding them they have a duty to control rabbits when they are crossing your boundary and causing damage. Maybe also look at rabbit fencing and other deterrents? Same problem here, as soon as a dent has been made in them their numbers are back up in no time, surrounding farms won't have anybody on to have a go at them. Quote Link to post
delswal 3,817 Posted May 26, 2019 Report Share Posted May 26, 2019 On 20/05/2019 at 11:14, Our team said: I've got a full on grey hound Jill ready yo drop. Can do em all next Yr with her young.. That's not your ferret hutch lol 2 Quote Link to post
Tomhw100 1 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 Hi Groundsman, i would be more than happy to come and have a go with the air guns with a couple of associates if the offer still stands. I also have ferrets but as previously stated it isn’t the right time of year for them. When winter comes I will most certainly be out with them though! We are all BASC full members and have been shooting air guns in excess of 15 years along with shotguns and centre fire. Please let me know and we can arrange to meet. Cheers 1 Quote Link to post
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