Guest HandleBar Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Right, things are coming together to actually be able to go ferreting and I'm compiling a list of essentials - if I've missed anything I'd greatly appreciate some helpful pointers • A Permission • Ferrets • Ferret Finder (spare collar & batteries) • Purse Nets • Spade • Knife • 10 year old child to do the running Are these essentials? • Long Net • Gate Nets For after ferreting • Wine • Beer • Radox • Hot bath Have I missed anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 box to carry ferrets in maybe,game bag for the rabbits you catch,flask,sarnies....DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Right, things are coming together to actually be able to go ferreting and I'm compiling a list of essentials - if I've missed anything I'd greatly appreciate some helpful pointers • A Permission • Ferrets • Ferret Finder (spare collar & batteries) • Purse Nets • Spade • Knife • 10 year old child to do the running Are these essentials? • Long Net • Gate Nets For after ferreting • Wine • Beer • Radox • Hot bath Have I missed anything? Dad I can give you a permission or 2. You have a Ferret box courtesy of Mad1 there is not much more you need and Christmas is on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Food and drink for your ferrets. I take a bottle of diluted milk (3 parts water) and offer them some red offal from the rabbits. they need to eat too, and especially drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HandleBar Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Food and drink for your ferrets. I take a bottle of diluted milk (3 parts water) and offer them some red offal from the rabbits. they need to eat too, and especially drink. Thanks for the advice and I don't wish to seem ungrateful or rude but everything I've ever read or heard is never to give ferrets milk. If I'm wrong I apologisee now. PS mine love an egg so maybe I'll take one of those. Edited November 22, 2012 by HandleBar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 SPADE!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Feeding them only makes them want to sleep,a good feed the day before and again that night sees them through.Alternate the ferrets you use all day (don't overuse the best 1) and you will be fine. Saw the post from your trip out recently,your in good company and will learn all you need,the rest is up to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubby Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 water for them to drink I always fed mine normally when ferreting, including small bit of liver/kidney from a rabbit mid day in the ferreting, along with water, never once had a fert go to sleep down a hole they have too much fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimlet Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 water for them to drink I always fed mine normally when ferreting, including small bit of liver/kidney from a rabbit mid day in the ferreting, along with water, never once had a fert go to sleep down a hole they have too much fun Same here. I've had them nod off in the box between buries but once out and given a sniff of a burrow their tails frizz up and they're keen as mustard again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbiter Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 if you want to give them milk,make sure its cat milk as its lactose free and ferrets are lactose intolerant,best of luck mate,and most importantly,enjoy yourself.....DAZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan gun Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Right, things are coming together to actually be able to go ferreting and I'm compiling a list of essentials - if I've missed anything I'd greatly appreciate some helpful advise • A Permission • Ferrets • Ferret Finder (spare collar & batteries) • Purse Nets • Spade • Knife • 10 year old child to do the running Are these essentials? • Long Net • Gate Nets For after ferreting • Wine • Beer • Radox • Hot bath Have I missed anything? Take some gloves rabbits bite sometimes when pulling them out of the hole especially when you get a big grumpy buck Edited November 22, 2012 by Ryan gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 spare batteries for the finder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 In my bag I have purse nets stop nets spade locator collar[batteries] secateurs small bill hook short t bar gloves and a plastic pot with elastic bands in for the purse nets. A BIG BAG OF LUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconBoy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 ya baccy,lighter and papers...........if you smoke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 In my bag I have purse nets stop nets spade locator collar[batteries] secateurs small bill hook short t bar gloves and a plastic pot with elastic bands in for the purse nets. A BIG BAG OF LUCK and a plastic pot with elastic bands in for the purse nets. I saw the suggestion on field sports TV last night, and elastic band around each net, lets you know if you have missed any, simple but very clever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Not a bad idea that terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 and a plastic pot with elastic bands in for the purse nets. I saw the suggestion on field sports TV last night, and elastic band around each net, lets you know if you have missed any, simple but very clever. thats the way my dad taught me when I was a kid.Its not the loss of the nets its the fact a purse net left over a hole is a very cruel thing.Look forward to your future forays mate it will become a life lost to the ferret from now on atb ED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Not a bad idea that terry I cannot take the credit for the idea, it was Field Sports TV. The simple things are nearly always the best. Having seen what they caught, i think our outing on Sunday was much better, and will be again this Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Spades are for digging a garden! Good strong graft… http://s856.beta.photobucket.com/user/TheEssexHunter/library/Digging%20Graft When purse netting on my own then just a small hand scythe to clear any nettles. Long netting.. A long handled slasher, hand scythe, when we make a clearing for ditch nets then a light weight rake is invaluable for clearing the loose dead brambles which will foul up a ditch net in a second. A pair of side cutters because a lot of old barbed wire buried in hedges is a right pain in more ways than one. When taking a youngster then I would stick to small warrens for a couple of seasons to gain knowledge as digging on your own down 4/5 foot is a mission. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Always carried a small 1st aid box and a sewing needle in it to get the thorns out :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowin Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 If you need a willing volunteer to dig, fetch, carry and get the first round in then you could take me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HandleBar Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 If you need a willing volunteer to dig, fetch, carry and get the first round in then you could take me! Sounds tempting - particularly the first round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikazepigeon Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 garden gloves for when ur putting ur hand down holes as you dont know whats down there plus when ya ferret gets you its a little less harsh. maybe a machete to clear the holes flask and pack up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 small spade from screwfix works really well when digging deep holes and room is tight.....i use this one from screwfix http://www.screwfix.com/p/roughneck-micro-shaft-round-point-shovel/53829 a machete is a must for clearing brambles and the likes of. And a t bar for probing tubes is a must when digging......if you need one pm me i make and sell them on evilbay. flask and sandwhich's or soup in the flask its hard work digging and works up a hunger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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