srspower Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Boxing day, quality time with my Dad and Bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babs2020 Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 i love ferreting great fun made me laugh when you got bit have to be care full when they are on the hunt had a few bite myself when had the rabbits blood on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Best one you have done.... All Dad's like to rib there sons... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted December 27, 2013 Report Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well done a nice little video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telf Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) loved your dads comment "thatll do,you not pulling it off" Edited December 28, 2013 by telf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted December 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 loved your dads comment "thatll do,you not pulling it off" Yes my Dads a real character, he seems to be very protective of his nets too. Apparently they are older than me and worth more than my life! Thanks for watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjaferret Posted December 28, 2013 Report Share Posted December 28, 2013 Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdboy Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Great vid. Like the friendly neighbour !! Wondered which way that conversation was going ! All the best BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongeorge_kelly Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 great video mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nice video, but if any of my ferrets bit me whilst working them they would be just as dead as those rabbits. A ferret that bites is no good to no one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nice video, but if any of my ferrets bit me whilst working them they would be just as dead as those rabbits. A ferret that bites is no good to no one. Ah no she's not bitey normally, but she had just come out of the hole and ferrets eyesight isn't great and I smelt of rabbits. She didn't clamp down it was just a nip, although it did bleed for quite some time! We have another jill though that we can't work really as she is VERY bitey and has a habit of killing all the rabbits rather than flushing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 29, 2013 Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Ah no she's not bitey normally, but she had just come out of the hole and ferrets eyesight isn't great and I smelt of rabbits. She didn't clamp down it was just a nip, although it did bleed for quite some time! We have another jill though that we can't work really as she is VERY bitey and has a habit of killing all the rabbits rather than flushing them. Mine don't bite as they are conditioned (as you cant really train them) from a young age with rabbit with the fur on then later in the season I will kill a bolted rabbit and chuck it down so they get used to the rabbit kicking...they instantly jump on the rabbit but loose interest when it stops kicking. A ferret that bites the handler is like a gun dog that crunches quarry...not a lot of good, they might work well but it need to be a all round package. TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted December 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2013 Mine don't bite as they are conditioned (as you cant really train them) from a young age with rabbit with the fur on then later in the season I will kill a bolted rabbit and chuck it down so they get used to the rabbit kicking...they instantly jump on the rabbit but loose interest when it stops kicking. A ferret that bites the handler is like a gun dog that crunches quarry...not a lot of good, they might work well but it need to be a all round package. TEH I think a lot of it is breeding, we are planning on having some kits soon. I think there is also a balance to be struck between the ferret being easy to handle and being a good worker. The hob we have is very sweet and whilst he did try and nip me ferreting yesterday as soon as he realized it was human flesh he stopped so it was more of a kiss than a bite and didn't hurt. But he's not a great worker. The Jill that snapped me and drew blood is an excellent worker and the jill we don't use as she bites too much is incredibly fast and good on the rabbits too good in fact as she tends to kill them underground. From what I have seen ferrets that are 'biddable' and too friendly tend to make **** workers as they become more like pets than working critters. There is of course a lot to be said for getting ferrets used to the way you smell and then knowing you are going to handle them gently to avoid bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nice video, but if any of my ferrets bit me whilst working them they would be just as dead as those rabbits. A ferret that bites is no good to no one. +1 the voice of reason ...a biter is no use what so ever. From what I have seen ferrets that are 'biddable' and too friendly tend to make **** workers as they become more like pets than working critters. What absolute rubbish you spout at times , a ferret needs to be biddable , no use being frightened of putting your hands down holes for fear of being bitten. We could handle the ferrets years ago with hands covered in blood being put down holes with no fear at all of being bitten........ Biddable ferrets do work .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srspower Posted January 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 They don't work as well and you think showing a large bag is relevant? If you had decent ferrets you would of probably got double that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted January 1, 2014 Report Share Posted January 1, 2014 I work ferrets too .. If any of mine bit me or who ever I'm out with ( could be my son ) will get a knock ... I work dogs and Jill's but they are handled nearly everyday still and everyday when young ...I would class them as pets as much as working stock and they work really well for me or who I'm with M1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 They don't work as well and you think showing a large bag is relevant? If you had decent ferrets you would of probably got double that. SRS, don't let your self down with biting on the op's comment. Your video was good fun to watch, however there are a lot of people who work ferrets as you have seen with some of the comments regarding ferrets which bite... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Total novices. I will give you a tip pal , once a rabbit has bolted into the net place your foot immediately on that hole to stop any others bolting straight behind it . This will increase your bag size. Also don't talk whilst ferreting. Also kill the rabbit in the net ....much quicker when you have 4 or 5 bolting at the same time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Total novices. I will give you a tip pal , once a rabbit has bolted into the net place your foot immediately on that hole to stop any others bolting straight behind it . This will increase your bag size. Also don't talk whilst ferreting. Also kill the rabbit in the net ....much quicker when you have 4 or 5 bolting at the same time..... and your a pro at everything I take it. It's a father and 2 of his sons having a morning out , its most probably more about enjoying each others company than getting massive bags, give em a break, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 and your a pro at everything I take it. It's a father and 2 of his sons having a morning out , its most probably more about enjoying each others company than getting massive bags, give em a break, If folk can't take a bit of advice/criticism, then they should think twice before posting a video on a public forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 If folk can't take a bit of advice/criticism, then they should think twice before posting a video on a public forum.Don't think he said that he wanted advice!I know that perhaps they are not pro's but they are enjoying themselves. We all start somewhere. And as someone fairly new to the sport and someone that probably doesn't do everything the same way you old experts do, has put me off ever putting a video up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Don't think he said that he wanted advice! I know that perhaps they are not pro's but they are enjoying themselves. We all start somewhere. And as someone fairly new to the sport and someone that probably doesn't do everything the same way you old experts do, has put me off ever putting a video up. I think you have the wrong end of the stick. Srs posted the video then argued the toss over how things should be done with people who probably have 30 times the experience that he does. I wouldn't claim to know much about ferreting, myself. I think (and I hope i'm not being too harsh) that Srs comes across as being very instructional in his videos when he appears to not be up to scratch on the things he is appearing to 'teach'. If the videos just showed someone having a bit of fun with their sport, I think people would be less likely to post criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darno Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I think you have the wrong end of the stick. Srs posted the video then argued the toss over how things should be done with people who probably have 30 times the experience that he does. I wouldn't claim to know much about ferreting, myself. I think (and I hope i'm not being too harsh) that Srs comes across as being very instructional in his videos when he appears to not be up to scratch on the things he is appearing to 'teach'. If the videos just showed someone having a bit of fun with their sport, I think people would be less likely to post criticism. Alright, fair play! People do seem a bit harsh. I totally take your point tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOXHUNTER1 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 I think you have the wrong end of the stick. Srs posted the video then argued the toss over how things should be done with people who probably have 30 times the experience that he does. I wouldn't claim to know much about ferreting, myself. I think (and I hope i'm not being too harsh) that Srs comes across as being very instructional in his videos when he appears to not be up to scratch on the things he is appearing to 'teach'. If the videos just showed someone having a bit of fun with their sport, I think people would be less likely to post criticism. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeonblasterian Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Was a good video of of a family day out.Shame the usual trolls turned up to try and wind you up. One of them will be posting a photo of a pig and deer soon to show how big his ego is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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