Popular Post comanche 2,799 Posted December 1, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) Yesterday's planned ferreting trip was curtailed due to a combination of escaped Dexters and an afternoon spent repairing an electric fence unit. So this morning I was determined to snatch at least an hour or two in pursuit of something less lumpy than these two ignorant sods. THEY WEREN'T SO CUTE YESTERDAY! There are very few rabbits on my little bit of permission but the neighour ,despite being vegetarian herself, has no problem letting me skip the fence . With minimal gear stuffed in my pockets and only a ferret box and spade to carry I set off ,with the dog ,across her rough field towards a little pit where I knew there was a relable bury. Halfway there the dog went into pointer mode. A little chase ensued ,during which I didn't spot the bunny until it appeared in the dog's mouth. It clearly made the mistake of overestimating its pursuer and dropped into a squat ,rather than breaking cover and making ,what would probably've been , a successful dash for freedom. We found a rabbit at home in the pit bury. But,er,due to some substandard netting from me and the dog fumbling a catch , it escaped. It was an amateur performance. Though I prefer the term accidental conservation. A bit further on the dog gave another mark. There were only a dozen holes but half of them were under the branches of a fallen ash. I opted to struggle with netting them all. And it paid -off. Having got the frustration of yesterday's aborted mission clear of the system and with things to do at home ,I resisted the temptation to carry-on. I know; blooming part-timer. Edited December 1, 2019 by comanche 24 1 Quote Link to post
fred90 3,095 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Good write up. I call that a good mooch, 2 rabbits, dogs done it's job so has the ferret, best not comment on your performance . that's my type of ferreting these days 1 jill little dog and half a dozen nets. 3 1 Quote Link to post
Phil Lloyd 10,736 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 You are right Fred,..that man is obviously a proper Moucher,..and so is that wee cur... 2 Quote Link to post
Flacko 1,732 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Comanche hows your little dog bred atb Flacko Quote Link to post
Moocher71 4,044 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 3 hours ago, comanche said: Yesterday's planned ferreting trip was curtailed due to a combination of escaped Dexters and an afternoon spent repairing an electric fence unit. So this morning I was determined to snatch at least an hour or two in pusuit of something less lumpy than these two ignorant sods. THEY WEREN'T SO CUTE YESTERDAY! There are very few rabbits on my little bit of permission but the neighour ,despite being vegetarian herself, has no problem letting me skip the fence . With minimal gear stuffed in my pockets and only a ferret box and spade to carry I set off ,with the dog ,across her rough field towards a little pit where I knew there was a relable bury. Halfway there the dog went into pointer mode. A little chase ensued ,during which I didn't spot the bunny until it appeared in the dog's mouth. It clearly made the mistake of overestimating its persuer and dropped into a squat ,rather than breaking cover and making ,what would probably've been , a successful dash for freedom. We found a rabbit at home in the pit bury. But,er,due to some substandard netting from me and the dog fumbling a catch it escaped. It was an amateur performance. Though I prefer the term accidental conservation. A bit further on the dog gave another mark. There were only a dozen holes but half of them were under the branches of a fallen ash. I opted to struggle with netting them all. And it paid -off. Having got the frustration of yesterday's aborted mission clear of the system and with things to do at home ,I resisted the temptation to carry-on. I know blooming part-timer. Good on yer , Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Nice one good little mooch similar to what i do these days. 1 Quote Link to post
comanche 2,799 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, Flacko said: Comanche hows your little dog bred atb Flacko The short story is ; a liaison between a farm collie bitch and a stray lurcher. 2 Quote Link to post
ferret333 709 Posted December 1, 2019 Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 Spot on day that mate. I love the look of your little mutt mate 1 1 Quote Link to post
comanche 2,799 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2019 7 hours ago, fred90 said: Good write up. I call that a good mooch, 2 rabbits, dogs done it's job so has the ferret, best not comment on your performance . that's my type of ferreting these days 1 jill little dog and half a dozen nets. If the dog wasthe Boss. I would've been sacked years ago . 2 Quote Link to post
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