tips on ferrets and ferreting

[Ginette 0]

This is all common sense; but don't work a hungry ferret or it will probably want to 'snack'.

Also when killing a rabbit it may be a good idea to put you boot over/in the hole until you can re-net it.

[stubby 175]

I always put a handful of dry ferret food in the fert box, plus take some fresh water for half way through the day,

[Hob&Jill 258]

The best way I have found to get the head of the rabbit out of the purse net, is to hold the net up by the drawcord and the rabbit normally wrigles and its head pops out. Dosent always work probably about 7 times out of ten.

 

When pulling a rabbits neck, hold the head in front of the ears rather than having you hand behind the ears, this makes it a hell of alot easier.

[Brimmer 220]

I don't agree with leaving them with food in the box on the day, feed them the day before, and when you have finished for the day. A full or fat ferret will leave the toughies. (and I don't mean starving by the way.) Unless you want them to leave the toughies.

[John-B 4]

Always let the farmer know when you are going to be on his land, otherwise you might get some lead shot up your ass

[yoda 0]

make sure your ferret bag is on some flat ground once had to chase the bag down a steep slope ferret was dizzy not hurt but by the time i got back was worn out

[ferret boy charlie 0]

make sure your ferret bag is on some flat ground once had to chase the bag down a steep slope ferret was dizzy not hurt but by the time i got back was worn out

another tip dont carry your ferrets around in a bag get a box

 

thanks for pinning this thread srubby

[ferret boy charlie 0]

I don't agree with leaving them with food in the box on the day, feed them the day before, and when you have finished for the day. A full or fat ferret will leave the toughies. (and I don't mean starving by the way.) Unless you want them to leave the toughies.

only shovel shy people do that dont they brimm

[ferret boy charlie 0]

another one dont work fields with goats in

[1#Hunter 0]

second ferret

[postiepaul 0]

if your mate has got his own ferret box on the other side of a hedge and you got your own box on your side, make sure which one is putting the ferret in, or else you spend half hour watching a hedge with no ferret in it. Silly, but its happened. seriously, mange can occur which shows as pink, sore looking skin and hair loss. caught if the ferret has been workingg dirty places like ratholes or fox hole. get benzyl benzoate over the shelf at chemist. rub it on the ferret but only half the ferret each day, front half one day , back half next day. wash off with water what you put on first day before you do the other half. good stuff, usually only needs using once and the fur grows back well.

[the muts nuts 0]

if your mate has got his own ferret box on the other side of a hedge and you got your own box on your side, make sure which one is putting the ferret in, or else you spend half hour watching a hedge with no ferret in it. Silly, but its happened. seriously, mange can occur which shows as pink, sore looking skin and hair loss. caught if the ferret has been workingg dirty places like ratholes or fox hole. get benzyl benzoate over the shelf at chemist. rub it on the ferret but only half the ferret each day, front half one day , back half next day. wash off with water what you put on first day before you do the other half. good stuff, usually only needs using once and the fur grows back well.

good posts guys

[Guest RAB.MCKAY]

can any one help !

wats the best ferret finder to use . i have the old type grey box and its worked a treat for years but its starting to play up ,

[ferret boy charlie 0]

can any one help !

wats the best ferret finder to use . i have the old type grey box and its worked a treat for years but its starting to play up ,

mk3 mate will cost about 160 though

[ferretmaniac 5]

i dont use ferret collars..should i be? its worked fine without them even with the hob