MM Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Decided to give the ferret a try on a few small burrows this afternoon for his first outing. Thinking he might be a bit cautious, i netted up a burrow with only four holes. i put him in from the top, and straight away, a rabbit bolted from my right. As i was alone, it wriggled the net before i could get to it and i wanted to keep near the ferret. From the hole he entered, a large rabbit jumped into the net, and was swiftly dispatched. The ferret stuck his head out of the hole, looking up and waiting to see if he had done good. couldnt believe he bolted three on such a small burrow, and on his first attempt. Tried another two with no luck, but he worked them quick, and when he knew they were clear, he come back out and played around the entrance. Pushing my luck a bit, i netted up a bigger one and put him in. A single rabbit was tring to get out of a hole, but the ferret pulled him back down the hole and went to town on him. I sat and had a smoke for ten minutes thinking i might have to start digging, but as i stood up, i squeeked at the hole and he walked out licking the blood from his nose. I have spent a few days clearing the brambles around the burrows to make things a bit easier, and it seemed to have paid off. Plenty more work needed on this land, but i dont want to push him too early. Sorry no pics, but i left the camera in the car and it started to rain by the end. Very pleased with the result, and it looks like he isgoing to be a great worker. Big thanks the Joneveo for the ferret, hes a great little thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian28 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nice report well done sounds like you got a nice new hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nice work Have you got locator and collars yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks for a fab report IT's great to hear such a promising start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchie the white hunter Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Well done iv noticed in the last few outings that some of the smaller warrens ie 4/10 holes have had more rabbits in than the larger burrows ie 40/100 holes must be the weather because on my permision the bulk of the bunnys are on the larger sets funny that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Happy days Mart sounds like a cracking ferret, need any help clearing the land give us a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted January 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Nice work Have you got locator and collars yet? not yet mate, cant go forking out £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 not yet mate, cant go forking out £200. A worthy investment mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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