Books on ferret keeping.

[Diggerman Dan 27]

Apart from the fantastic advice and guidance that is available on this forum, what books or other sources of information would any of you would recommend regarding the keeping of working ferrets and their welfare?

[Aussie Whip 3,822]

2 hours ago, Diggerman Dan said:

Apart from the fantastic advice and guidance that is available on this forum, what books or other sources of information would any of you would recommend regarding the keeping of working ferrets and their welfare?

I don't know about books but I wouldn't believe anything about ferrets that you google. Old ferreters on here are the best source.

[Joeboe2000 7]

Ferrets and ferreting by Ian c. Rickard was very helpful for me. Was about £5 on ebay! Guide to keeping ferrets and also working them. It's not too old school I'd say mid 2000s

[OldPhil 5,347]

On 06/04/2022 at 22:36, Diggerman Dan said:

Apart from the fantastic advice and guidance that is available on this forum, what books or other sources of information would any of you would recommend regarding the keeping of working ferrets and their welfare?

Dan,...if you ask with respect,...there is everything, you will ever need to know about ferrets and ferreting, freely available on this unique Hunting Man's Forum...

 

 

 

Edited April 20, 2022 by OldPhil

[vfr400boy 3,112]

The complete book of ferrets , cant remember who its by , its an old book but very informative 

[neil b 2,264]

24 minutes ago, vfr400boy said:

The complete book of ferrets , cant remember who its by , its an old book but very informative 

that’s the one, covers everything one might need to know 

[micky 3,325]

FRESH WATER ,, GOOD FOOD , CLEAN BEDDING ,GOOD LIVING CONDITIONS AND HANDLED   DAILY. Thats about it , same as us really.

[Guss33 375]

For get the books bud just keep them well and worm for feeding them I feed mine chicken mince kiting food for ptoteen and venison and some kangaroo mince  and rabbit as well  Handel them on a daily basis and you will have very loyal ferrets  Stick around dude and you will learn a lot of this site  

 

 

 

 

[Bosun11 537]

5 hours ago, neil b said:

that’s the one, covers everything one might need to know 

Bout the best one i've read on the subject but as Phil said, loads of good reading on here.

[Rocks 77]

Ferret facts and fancies; a book of practical instructions on breeding, raising, handling and selling; also, their uses and fur value : Harding, A. R. (Arthur Robert), 1871- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

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214 p. 18 cm

I like this site lots of old books for free this one is from 1915 about ferret keeping. Do not know if its any good but all a very interesting read

 

[Diggerman Dan 27]

Thanks fellas. Ordered a couple of books so will give them a good read and will keep them for future reference. But of course will always keep looking on here for any tips and information.