Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi lads I live in an area that has very few rabbits but where there are rabbits the burrows are on the perimeters of dairy farmers fields in ditches full of brambles and trees and hedges, never out in the open in fields like uou see sometimes on this forum. These warrens are in spots that would be nearly impossible to dig because of roots and what not and im just wondering would you ferret these types of warrens or just avoid them for fear of loosing ferrets? I plan on getting ferrets as soon as young ferrets are for sale this year but im just wondering if it would be worth my while considering the areas available to ferret. CB Quote Link to post
John-B 4 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi lads I live in an area that has very few rabbits but where there are rabbits the burrows are on the perimeters of dairy farmers fields in ditches full of brambles and trees and hedges, never out in the open in fields like uou see sometimes on this forum. These warrens are in spots that would be nearly impossible to dig because of roots and what not and im just wondering would you ferret these types of warrens or just avoid them for fear of loosing ferrets?I plan on getting ferrets as soon as young ferrets are for sale this year but im just wondering if it would be worth my while considering the areas available to ferret. CB Go down one day and cut back the brambles etc etc then leave it to rest for a few days to a week then go back and ferret it, if that's all that is there thats all you can ferret you don't really have a choice if theres nothing else about, Me personally I would go for it but many others would just walk away. Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi lads I live in an area that has very few rabbits but where there are rabbits the burrows are on the perimeters of dairy farmers fields in ditches full of brambles and trees and hedges, never out in the open in fields like uou see sometimes on this forum. These warrens are in spots that would be nearly impossible to dig because of roots and what not and im just wondering would you ferret these types of warrens or just avoid them for fear of loosing ferrets?I plan on getting ferrets as soon as young ferrets are for sale this year but im just wondering if it would be worth my while considering the areas available to ferret. CB Go down one day and cut back the brambles etc etc then leave it to rest for a few days to a week then go back and ferret it, if that's all that is there thats all you can ferret you don't really have a choice if theres nothing else about, Me personally I would go for it but many others would just walk away. Thanks lad but what about the fact that it would be un diggable? would you just take the risk and if they stay to ground just wait it out? Quote Link to post
Tyla 3,179 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Hi lads I live in an area that has very few rabbits but where there are rabbits the burrows are on the perimeters of dairy farmers fields in ditches full of brambles and trees and hedges, never out in the open in fields like uou see sometimes on this forum. These warrens are in spots that would be nearly impossible to dig because of roots and what not and im just wondering would you ferret these types of warrens or just avoid them for fear of loosing ferrets?I plan on getting ferrets as soon as young ferrets are for sale this year but im just wondering if it would be worth my while considering the areas available to ferret. CB Go down one day and cut back the brambles etc etc then leave it to rest for a few days to a week then go back and ferret it, if that's all that is there thats all you can ferret you don't really have a choice if theres nothing else about, Me personally I would go for it but many others would just walk away. Thanks lad but what about the fact that it would be un diggable? would you just take the risk and if they stay to ground just wait it out? it would have to be pretty bad to be undiggable. You can get through most roots with the right tools, one of my permissions is reclaimed land - 6" of soil then compacted beach pebbles! My main problem with digging is depth, some of the buries round here go off the scale on the mk 3 more than 16 foot if they are the only buries you got then you've not got alot of options have you? Happy hunting Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Id nearly prefer to just travel farther in the car than spend my time digging through tree roots. would be a nightmare id say. Quote Link to post
fireman 11,442 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Some of my patch is the same and some burries are in sandy soil so go deep,in the hard digging bits i use a jill i have who comes off as soon as she hears me digging.In fact all i have to do is locate her and stamp on the ground above her and she'll appear she's a good bolter and a handy ferret to have,the only way of getting round hard digging spots is to have the right tools to start with and don't enter your ferret to late in the day. Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Some of my patch is the same and some burries are in sandy soil so go deep,in the hard digging bits i use a jill i have who comes off as soon as she hears me digging.In fact all i have to do is locate her and stamp on the ground above her and she'll appear she's a good bolter and a handy ferret to have,the only way of getting round hard digging spots is to have the right tools to start with and don't enter your ferret to late in the day. Thanks lad im probably better off getting small gills that will bolt, considering my area??? Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 It seems your talking yourself out of ferreting this area, most will give you the same answer, cut the brambles down a few weeks prior, or ferret it as is, and keep fingers crossed that you dont get any digs, lots will stick up pictures of nice flat ferreting areas, but Im sure most of us, still have patches as bad, if not worst than your saying, its what ferreting is all about, you'll need a longnet to encircle the brambles, otherwise you'll miss pursenetting lots of holes within the brambles, then get a decent shovel, and dont forget the locator Quote Link to post
Sterry 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 cutting down brambles also makes it a darn sight easier to net, but i usually just leave it and cover this area with the .410, or just hope they dont bolt from the hole. Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 I would just get in there and get it done, if its small roots chop through them with a spade, if they are big roots dig around them, like every one else, longnet the brambles or bolt to dogs. Quote Link to post
tramper 0 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Get stuck in mate,you would be suprised how quick stuff bolts with a quiet approach from bad spots.Av bolted foxes from real big rock piles and sand earths that you would class as undiggable and found rabbits no different.Sometimes the little one eyed spots are the worst! Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ya its not realy the brambles and stuff im woried about, Its the roots and stuff when im digging. saw id spose? also the holes are usually at the bottom of high ditched so id have to dig across rather than down - how does this work out? As ive said before ive been out with a mate a hand full of times and he never has to dig. he dont even bring a shovel in the car with him. but i guess you would have to be lucky to get ferrets like that? Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) You'd not be lucky to get ferrets like that, it's probably the easiest ferret to get hold of, one that comes away and does not stick with the job till the end. The roots on a hedgerow are a bind but not as bad as around big trees. Lessen your chances of digging by getting a couple of jills, the smaller they are, the more chance the rabbits have of getting away. If it's in range on an old 8ft finder then i would not find it a major worry if things go tits up. By the way, are the escapee's still around CB? Dig the shortest route in possible, sometimes it's easier to tunnel in sideways as loose earth comes out easier sideways. Edited February 2, 2009 by Brimmer Quote Link to post
Guest Countryboyo Posted February 2, 2009 Report Share Posted February 2, 2009 You'd not be lucky to get ferrets like that, it's probably the easiest ferret to get hold of, one that comes away and does not stick with the job till the end.The roots on a hedgerow are a bind but not as bad as around big trees. Lessen your chances of digging by getting a couple of jills, the smaller they are, the more chance the rabbits have of getting away. If it's in range on an old 8ft finder then i would not find it a major worry if things go tits up. By the way, are the escapee's still around CB? Dig the shortest route in possible, sometimes it's easier to tunnel in sideways as loose earth comes out easier sideways. Thanks brimmer Il be on the lookout for a couple of small breed gills soon enough and il get a hob vasectomised. the wild escapees are still around alright I havent seen them come on to my lawn in a bit but I see plenty of fresh droppings in the rough area becide my lawn. I have been putting out turnips, carrots and cabbage to encourage them to stay around, I hope to get a few more young wild rabbits to stock the area a bit more and get the show on the road, if any irish lads want to sort me out with a few bunnies then it will be appreciated. anyway It seems il just have to give these difficult digging areas a go with the ferrets they might not be as bad as I think. Thanks for the replys lads. Quote Link to post
The one 8,592 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Wait till its a frosty morning make a early start in case something goes wrong giving you plenty time to get the ferret out . No walking over the burrows no smoking just use longnets etc . Use fenmk6 traps instead of ferreting Stink these burrows out Quote Link to post
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