Ferreting in a Suffolk paddock

At this time of year, the gardens and paddocks require that extra piece of attention. A few rabbits on these environments amplify their presence, as they are always in view and their handy work presents not just monetary damage but emotional distress as well. Tainted grass, shrubs eaten, borders undermined, not to mention the amount of scrapes and holes that are a danger to man, women and beast. On this particular days ferreting Simon was using Millie, his aging lurcher amongst the rabbits in a Suffolk paddock. Millie’s prime ferreting days may be over but she is still strong enough in mind and body to fulfill the odd day out ferreting on a warren when the need arises. Is speed everything? Not necessarily so as no rabbits escaped the experienced dog, ferret and net combination that operates in complete silence. Millie's body may be old but her ferreting mind is still as sharp as ever. www.pakefieldferrets.co.uk

[@lionelgray]

Superb. No over the top stuff just a true professional at work. Brilliant.

[@gstar1309]

Thanks, I enjoyed watching your video..

[@TheScottReaproject]

What a beautiful video, loving the drone work too..excellent..

[@markstanley4]

be good vid if u did a bit of rabbiting

[@leefarringtonsferrets8846]

Another great video from the master. 👍🏻

[@bridgetcarthy2370]

Lee Farringtons ferrets d

[@daveno144]

Love the aerial view on this video :-)

[@spencerburgo]

Nice video as always👍

[@motohunter2390]

Brilliant simon well done mate nice video

[@byronking8130]

Great video 💪

[@geoffpickford1829]

Brilliant, many thanks.

[@loverespectequality9234]

🎩👑BEST OF THE BEST👑🎩

[@markmason13]

Hi Simon that was a very good video, I have been ferreting for close to 30 years and only started using quick set long and stop nets about 6 years ago and do not know how I manged without them they just make life a lot easier.

[@philchapman9484]

what a proffetional team

[@billycrotty4102]

Nice video.
After having Lurchers for over 20 years I'm losing my love for rabbiting. The humble bunny i'v enjoyed seeing and trying to catch for so many frostie morning and windy nights seem to be in a steep decline mainly due to unsympathetic farming methods to all wildlife and Im reluctant to hasten it further iv breed my next dog for different quarry an all-round lurcher .

[@murphyhanmer37]

What is the best time to start ferreting for the season ?

[@ferretWhitehead]

R.I.P Millie xxx

[@southsomersetferretersfiel5202]

Simon Whitehead lovely film 👍

[@andynewen]

Do people do this in the United States?

[@RoadStuffUK]

I heard they use mink in the USA.

[@iainblake1012]

How do u keep the ticks off the ferrets

[@ferretWhitehead]

I use a tick tool or spray with xeno200

[@leereynolds2436]

No vibrations then as you and the dog running over the top of the ground then 🤔🤔🙄🙄

[@Imwright720]

The dog seems like overkill. The fence already gets them. Ifs more fun to watch without the fence.

[@tuyentranbich9015]

GV

[@tomharris214]

I thought it was illegal to hunt mammals with dogs in the uk.

[@chrisgodwin8368]

Not Rabbits......

[@tomharris214]

Chris Godwin what else can you hunt with dogs

[@chrisgodwin8368]

Rats,Rabbits, and bolt/flush foxes to guns providing you don't use more than two dogs.

[@elephantsmemory3142]

@@tomharris214 Ever wonder why Deerhonds have the ir name or elkhounds There are quite a lot more one could name