woodyfirst Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Right, I'm looking to the more experienced ferreters amongst you for guidance! A farmer has asked me to help him out with a rat problem! Apparently he's 'over-run' with rats. He asked me to have a go with the ferrets, but I'm a bit wary, as my ferrets havent been innocullated against anything. Personally, I'd rather take the dogs down there. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Unless your dogs are ok with the ferrets and vice versa you are as well to smoke them out with a chainsaw and let the dogs do the rest. Its very easy for a terrier to nail a ferret in the excitetment if he isnt 100% steady with the ferrets. Also have you used the ferrets on rats before if not and it is as over-run as the farmer says it probably isn't the best place to start them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatingisbest Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 yeh smoke 'em!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushy lad Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 I have used ferrets to rats once and that was once too many! She got into a battle with a doe rat protecting her young, and whilst she locked horns with it ,another came in from the side and made a real mess, She was dead next morning, I value them too highly to be used on rats, and tend to dig them with my terriers or let them work them freely, Still take a good haul every year doing it this way. Thats my opinion and I know a lot still use their ferrets to rats..... :thumbs: Rushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Hi, Personally I wouldn't use my Ferrets on Rats. Smoke 'em out or pour a bucket of water down their hole. (That worked yesterday) :thumbs: FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 i would not use my ferrets for ratting think to much of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfirst Posted February 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 You've all just backed up my thoughts exactly! I think i'll smoke them out, and let the terriers have a bash! (i'll arm myself with a big stick too :thumbs: ) Whats the best method of doing this? Block some holes? Thanks for the advice so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Blocking holes is the last thing you want to do. Get your chainsaw motor strimmer etc and put the tube down the one of the holes. Just let it tick over until the first rat bolts then really rev it. You will kill alot more rats when their still underground by smoking them though. I use ferrets on rats and have never had any problems. Besides which if one does die its only a fiver for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushy lad Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Each to their own Natures son.... But I value my ferrets and polecats too much to have them killed and replaced with another batch..Everyone is different I suppose. Rushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfirst Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Blocking holes is the last thing you want to do. Get your chainsaw motor strimmer etc and put the tube down the one of the holes. Just let it tick over until the first rat bolts then really rev it. You will kill alot more rats when their still underground by smoking them though. I use ferrets on rats and have never had any problems.Besides which if one does die its only a fiver for another one. I'm not sure I like that way of thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ignore him, its only Jordan trying to pretend he is a rough, tough ***** type. I think its all the "walking " and "talking" he does. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Ignore him, its only Jordan trying to pretend he is a rough, tough ***** type. I think its all the "walking " and "talking" he does. :o I think some of the members on here need to learn when someone is joking or taking the **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushy lad Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Next time put a little smilie with a wink on it! Rushy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natures_son Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 so thats where ive been going wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hi, Trust me from what I have seen today Jordan values his Ferrets and they work well in return. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipster Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 YEEEEHHHAAAAAA Smoke the mothers and kick em ded brother Then rip dem legs off PS keep the ferrets at home all snugged up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wol the hunter Posted February 24, 2006 Report Share Posted February 24, 2006 Right, I'm looking to the more experienced ferreters amongst you for guidance! A farmer has asked me to help him out with a rat problem! Apparently he's 'over-run' with rats. He asked me to have a go with the ferrets, but I'm a bit wary, as my ferrets havent been innocullated against anything. Personally, I'd rather take the dogs down there. Any thoughts? smoke em out,use nets and jr;s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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