The Jolly boys head out ferreting to an ancient hedgerow on an industrial scale

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Knowing your quarry’s behaviour always brings home more bunnies, and the stop-nets through the hedge between warrens caught out every rabbit that tried to escape. We worked systematically and, after back-filling the holes we had dug, we started on the adjacent hedge. This offered fewer warrens, but as my dog, Bella, was now replacing the tired Joe, her mark was born to be rewarded.
    The rabbits in this trackside hedgeline had different ideas. Bolting like thunder, they were almost intent on running around rather than straight down the hedge into our nets. Out came the spades again, but this time the digs were a little deeper. I decided to enter more ferrets to force the rabbits’ hand, and this tactic worked a treat.
    Once above, Bella herded them into the nets, but not before demonstrating how strong her drive is. One rabbit decided to run around the inside of the hedge, but Bella followed it, not around the hedge on the nice short grass, but directly through it among the brash and brush. To her credit, she caught her rabbit and almost winked as she relinquished her prize.
    We ended the day with more than 20 rabbits. Not the greatest bag but I am confident we left nothing behind to damage the fields. Out of all of those rabbits, more than half were buck rabbits, which is an effective way of breaking the rabbits’ breeding cycle.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 125

  • @ralphy9215
    @ralphy9215 3 роки тому +1

    What a lovely dog working alongside us! You just can’t beat a decent rabbit stew ......

  • @rogermorris7309
    @rogermorris7309 4 роки тому +2

    really enjoy watching these working animals do what they do best

  • @williamavery9185
    @williamavery9185 3 роки тому

    Great to see a proper working lurcher. Your lucky to have her.

  • @truethought2581
    @truethought2581 4 роки тому +3

    The teamwork here must be appreciated. Ferret, dog, man all as 1. Great stuff. I know the tree huggers will disagree but, rt here is survival epitomized. Thanks for a wonderful video! Merry Christmas.

  • @tonysprimitiveanimals8445
    @tonysprimitiveanimals8445 5 років тому +2

    Very nice hunting video. I enjoyed it very much. Now that’s what I call team work. 👍

  • @stevenbrading1437
    @stevenbrading1437 7 років тому +3

    Awesome video. I'm totally hooked on ferreting. I love the radio collars. Happy hunting!

  • @DougCraigTheFerretMan
    @DougCraigTheFerretMan 8 років тому +8

    Great video! I just bought a new pup 3/4 whippet 1/4 stag, my old whippet has just retired from active duty. We need to be carful about putting our hands down burrows here in Australia lot of snakes and digging is very hard, the ground is backed dry most places. anyway cheers from Australia

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому +3

      +Doug Craig One day I would love to ferret on your side of the world but as for spiders and snakes, I'll leave that to the locals. Glad you enjoyed our film.

  • @greensaturated2084
    @greensaturated2084 8 років тому +1

    Really shows Torchie and the dog are seasoned pros.

  • @welshwizard822
    @welshwizard822 8 років тому +2

    A good dog, knows and does the job well

  • @pip110.5
    @pip110.5 4 роки тому

    That is some special dog you have there guys. Enjoy your sport. 👏

  • @ZeusPolecat
    @ZeusPolecat 8 років тому +3

    One of your best videos Simon. Was that you on the camera? Quick reactions. What tripod are you using?

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому

      +Zeus Polecat Yes it was. A nice manfrotto fluid head tripod. Built to take dogs abuse. Thanks for the comments, makes all the hassle worthwhile.

  • @rogerpadilha22
    @rogerpadilha22 8 років тому +1

    FANTASTIC CONGRATULATIONS BOYS......

  • @samuelabrahamm9983
    @samuelabrahamm9983 4 роки тому +1

    Simply super

  • @maheswaran4592
    @maheswaran4592 5 років тому +1

    love the dog work

  • @shibumi5210
    @shibumi5210 6 років тому +2

    Love how the dog seems to hear the rabbit breaking ground, looking that way when he takes off running... I have to wonder if the ferret ever breaks out right under a dog, gets grabbed just for a second! Of course ferrets smell rank enough even HUMANS can tell what they are...

  • @edithwoodward2676
    @edithwoodward2676 7 років тому +7

    love the dog great work

  • @loverespectequality9234
    @loverespectequality9234 4 роки тому +1

    🎩😂👑 LOVE IT 😂👑🎩
    🎩KEEP ITS UP BOYS 🎩

  • @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147
    @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147 8 років тому

    Absolutely brilliant couldn't get a more perfect day then that thumbs up from me take care and keep the vids coming fella

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому

      +motomeady hunting nd motocross Thanks. Its a steep learning curve this filming thing but I will try and keep them coming.

    • @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147
      @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147 8 років тому +1

      Cool top man and just wondering if its just my area or not but we still have mixxy down here in Bedfordshire bad its been here now since September time so its been months nearly wiped all rabbits not many left atall so I've only been out ferreting 4 times this winter season ferreting and lamping twice maybe 3 times because bunny numbers are so bad never seen it like it is this bad before

    • @zippy4994
      @zippy4994 8 років тому

      +motomeady hunting nd motocross might be something more than mixy m8, been going to caithness since 1985 every winter, sometimes twice, never seen the rabbit stocks so low, last cple of years, they reckon there is a virus stopping them breeding, if its just mixy they bounce back no prob.

    • @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147
      @motomeadyhuntingndmotocros6147 8 років тому

      Yeah in vhd and rvha wiping them out

  • @kingpromzytv4967
    @kingpromzytv4967 5 років тому

    Very wise dog

  • @sherbert500
    @sherbert500 8 років тому

    another top video simon and showing that more ferrets in the ground can get the rabbits bolting rather than getting kills all day long, I suggested this a few times when I have been out and been told that its "total rubbish" and that it doesn't work well im glad to see the video proof now lol

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому

      +stinking polecat Bigger warrens require more ferrets, simple logic. Glad you enjoyed the film.

  •  8 років тому

    Great video, keep them coming, would love to see a video going through all the equipment needed to start ferreting, locators, nets spades etc.

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому

      +Antaine Ó Dufaigh In the spring I am planning to do such a film. A beginners guide to ferreting, worts and all

    •  8 років тому

      +Simon Whitehead sounds good

  • @moleman492
    @moleman492 8 років тому

    Great video again lads keep them coming and a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you all

  • @woodlandsedge3456
    @woodlandsedge3456 5 років тому

    Great footage guys

  • @sl6105
    @sl6105 5 років тому

    fantastic jobs bro...I like this country

  • @Wadaryu1000
    @Wadaryu1000 4 роки тому

    Bloody quick dog!

  • @AINGELPROJECT667
    @AINGELPROJECT667 8 років тому +5

    So how do you keep the dog from getting the ferret and the rabbits confused? Is there some sort of training involved?

    • @Sneaky-Snek
      @Sneaky-Snek 4 роки тому

      the ferrets are natural predators, they dont run like the rabbits do, so the dog has a completely different idea of what they are. and animals sight is faaaaaaar better than humans, and the probably live together and know each other

  • @music-therapy001
    @music-therapy001 2 роки тому

    Cool

  • @ellechapman9554
    @ellechapman9554 8 років тому +2

    When he was digging the hole for the ferret at 6.20 who did find that satisfying???

    • @Silverone858lol
      @Silverone858lol 7 років тому +1

      Ellah Chapman as soon as I saw its cute face I was relieved before that I thought dumb ass was going to cut it in half

  • @nanikapa4591
    @nanikapa4591 5 років тому

    I like for the dog

  • @farooqueshakira6017
    @farooqueshakira6017 4 роки тому

    Amazing bro good dog den another one

  • @tankc6474
    @tankc6474 7 років тому

    great vid 👍

  • @macdonaldmbuli2166
    @macdonaldmbuli2166 Рік тому

    I can see a small white animal entering the holes, what is it called 🤔?

  • @tamilselvanradhakrishnan6730
    @tamilselvanradhakrishnan6730 5 років тому

    சிறந்த பதிவு...

  • @ShannonSouthAfrica
    @ShannonSouthAfrica 5 років тому

    That dog can haul ass.... Is it a greyhound cross ?

  • @wayneblair4971
    @wayneblair4971 4 роки тому

    having a jolly old time

  • @scorciollas5731
    @scorciollas5731 8 років тому +2

    around 2:53 is impressive how the dog caught itself before chasing the ferret, im surprised the dog could tell the difference

    • @Rafazzel
      @Rafazzel 7 років тому +1

      I saw the same...

    • @seeker119
      @seeker119 5 років тому

      Of course he can tell the difference he is not stupid

  • @rondohunter8966
    @rondohunter8966 4 роки тому +1

    Damn that dog was quick! What type of dog is that? With that body I know they're designed for running, hunting.

  • @grettiereynolds3690
    @grettiereynolds3690 6 років тому

    love the vid

  • @rancelcross2145
    @rancelcross2145 2 роки тому

    I wish I could buy some of them rabbits we hardly have any here were I live in wv

  • @demigreig424
    @demigreig424 8 років тому +6

    I love ferreting it's cool

    • @franckjames162
      @franckjames162 5 років тому

      Tu nous saoules tu nous saoules

    • @franckjames162
      @franckjames162 5 років тому

      Pense au truc j'aime pas ces vidéos à la con au revoir

  • @---___20
    @---___20 4 роки тому

    Земля вроде и плодородная, а камень на камне!

  • @mr_prodd
    @mr_prodd 4 роки тому

    what if the dog grabs the ferret by mistake

  • @coralboy5809
    @coralboy5809 6 років тому

    Nice hunting system

  • @lukereid219
    @lukereid219 8 років тому

    wow would love a day out like.that

  • @darrannewman7113
    @darrannewman7113 8 років тому +4

    I love to see the dogs working with the ferrets, looking at your long nets , what size thread do you use as it looks strong but subtle as i am making a few purse nets for myself and that size looks better than what i am using.

  • @lowemadjos5379
    @lowemadjos5379 6 років тому

    Is this for pest control or for food...

  • @sesu9999
    @sesu9999 4 роки тому

    Please save animals

  • @abdelkaderhaider8573
    @abdelkaderhaider8573 5 років тому +1

    حمد لله على نعمة الإسلام في شروط ذبح

  • @titaniumhexfold
    @titaniumhexfold 8 років тому +3

    One question, what do you do with the rabbits once they're killed?

    • @makingmyselfgreatagain6513
      @makingmyselfgreatagain6513 7 років тому +1

      Pet them and stuff, or just throw them in the trash, or use them as a decoration in a fish tank, that kind of stuff.

    • @bigbearfuzzums7027
      @bigbearfuzzums7027 5 років тому

      Their eaten of course!

  • @michaelholt9378
    @michaelholt9378 4 роки тому

    What a load of panic, surprised out came out with all that pandemonium above ground. That dog was not the right dog for job. I'm not from Yorkshire, lancs lad I am, it hurts but them lads would show you how to do it. The only thing you did right was drinking water for the ferret

  • @visvanathanshanmugam4870
    @visvanathanshanmugam4870 2 роки тому

    Save rabbits

  • @অচিনপাখি-স১ঘ
    @অচিনপাখি-স১ঘ 5 років тому

    i am very sad, what happen

  • @CountvonCount33
    @CountvonCount33 2 роки тому

    Jeepers! There's some half baked comments on here! 🙄

  • @virajshetty9655
    @virajshetty9655 4 роки тому

    Why are you killing them

  • @themoocher3029
    @themoocher3029 6 років тому

    Anybody on here get back too me what cross my dog is ? 👍

  • @pepeolivares5765
    @pepeolivares5765 5 років тому

    Dog gallon👍

  • @saajithsaajith744
    @saajithsaajith744 5 років тому

    Y huge ??? 1 or 2 ok guys. These kind of mass hunting lead to wash out entire that victic cearatures.

  • @gorge2610
    @gorge2610 3 роки тому

    Net=not fair game/sport. Better to have a level playing field

  • @lai5741
    @lai5741 4 роки тому

    Rabbit meat?

  • @craigellishtravler2221
    @craigellishtravler2221 4 роки тому

    Know there a gd field in rust of water log

  • @rahulrathod-vx6yv
    @rahulrathod-vx6yv 3 роки тому

    Collar

  • @ВіталійМигович-и9ю

    🇺🇦😃👍

  • @rolandsotjmd18
    @rolandsotjmd18 7 років тому

    why dont the dude just do the hunting and let the dog chill. dude is stealing his kill wtf

  • @Tamhontuoisang
    @Tamhontuoisang 5 років тому

    Bọn quỷ này săn bắt kiểu này thì thỏ con chết sạch

  • @amay3959
    @amay3959 2 роки тому

    Mmm 🤔 stick a fence around and it's fair isn't it? No great sport there.

  • @okam4460
    @okam4460 4 роки тому

    Don’t kill bunny 🐰

  • @okam4460
    @okam4460 4 роки тому

    😭😭

  • @VinayakVidhyasagar
    @VinayakVidhyasagar 5 років тому

    Using technology for hunting it hate it, its no fun!!

  • @basheermd4757
    @basheermd4757 4 роки тому

    Y ru killing them

  • @medmezhoud7106
    @medmezhoud7106 4 роки тому

    ماشالله كلب مو طبيعي

  • @АрловИван
    @АрловИван 2 роки тому

    Вот сука почему кроликов убивает

  • @tiernanaltimas1080
    @tiernanaltimas1080 4 роки тому

    Sereis dog that boys

  • @eventuarybarber5790
    @eventuarybarber5790 4 роки тому

    Please why not slaughter the rabbit with knife..than stretching it to death..not everyone likes animal who die with Thier blood in it..at least cut it and let the blood flow

    • @elephantsmemory3142
      @elephantsmemory3142 4 роки тому

      We do not share those religous beliefs thats why

    • @eventuarybarber5790
      @eventuarybarber5790 4 роки тому

      @@elephantsmemory3142 but it's in public so do it to favor all your viewers

    • @elephantsmemory3142
      @elephantsmemory3142 4 роки тому

      @@eventuarybarber5790 It is the traditional way of doing it in our country To us cuttjng its throat would be seen as barbaric

  • @babarawan9717
    @babarawan9717 5 років тому

    Is tra ka dog mre pass haa le lu ya mera wattsap nmbr haa 0349-7875018

  • @jamesvasapothula7807
    @jamesvasapothula7807 5 років тому

    fk

  • @sotimayokossi1897
    @sotimayokossi1897 4 роки тому

    Mfuh

  • @alialmutairi5234
    @alialmutairi5234 8 років тому +1

    U people always talk about animals rights all this lies

  • @boobye6305
    @boobye6305 5 років тому

    Thats a skinny german shepherd, feed your dogs

    • @bettyswollocks7683
      @bettyswollocks7683 4 роки тому

      Are you for real? Or do you just act stupid for our entertainment

  • @ryanmcgarry7904
    @ryanmcgarry7904 8 років тому +6

    I love ferreting Simon just one question how long will the battery's last in the mk1 ferret coller and I seen you at lowther you are amazing

  • @BAM-ym5ey
    @BAM-ym5ey 4 роки тому +1

    Animals ! Cruels,
    !

  • @markmason13
    @markmason13 8 років тому +1

    I love ferreting and like to see others enjoying the sport as well. This was a well made film as always but were was Dan (Torchies dog)?

    • @ferretWhitehead
      @ferretWhitehead 8 років тому

      +markmason13 Dan was at home with his feet up. Norfolk was and is completely different and as such the right dog was used for the right warren. Glad you liked the film.

    • @coltonk7591
      @coltonk7591 8 років тому

      markmason13 where can I learn to do it if I was interested?

    • @markmason13
      @markmason13 8 років тому

      Just get to know someone who is into ferreting and ask them to show you the ropes, my grandad showed me how he did it but things have changed a bit now. He never used to use ferret finders and quick set long nets so over the years I have had to teach myself how to use them.

    • @coltonk7591
      @coltonk7591 8 років тому

      markmason13 that's so cool! I'm in utah usa and know noone. can I buy a regular ferret from a petstore and go from there?

    • @markmason13
      @markmason13 8 років тому

      I would look into what the laws are were you are and if its ok to use ferrets for rabbiting. I have never had a ferret thats not from working stock so do not know how well a ferret from a petstore would work.