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cab



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 9:35 am    Post subject: Ferreting... Reply with quote
    

This is something I know very little about, but which has always looked really appealing. Can anyone give me any pointers on where to turn to for advice or more information? Cheers.

Jonnyboy



Joined: 29 Oct 2004
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Location: under some rain.
PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 9:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I've owned ferrets in the past, I think I have a couple of books around as well.

Is it techniques or husbandry you want info on?

cab



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Jonnyboy wrote:

Is it techniques or husbandry you want info on?


Techniques mainly. I've a good friend who is a big ferret fan, so I can get advice on keeping ferrets happy quite easily. Going from having a pet ferret to that ferret earning its keep rabbiting is where I don't know where to get information on.

sean
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Joined: 28 Oct 2004
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Your best bet for techniques is to find someone near you who ferrets and ask if you can go out with them a couple of times. You could try asking your butcher who he gets his rabbits from.

Jan



Joined: 10 Jan 2005
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Location: North East England
PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Hunting websites might be helpful but you'd be best finding someone near you to go out with a few times first, not easy unless you already know someone. All you need is a couple of ferrets, a few nets, a locator & collars, a spade and a dog to mark the bunnies. Shame you don't live a bit nearer cab.

A few pics from some of my recent excursions












Jonnyboy



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 29, 05 12:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Excellent action pictures, I used to make do without a dog but I can see that one would be helpful, especially if you are working a large warren.

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