Ferreting rabbits with every dog we've got
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- The South Somerset Ferreters are back! After their hugely popular first outing on Fieldsports Channel, they are now ferreting the El Dorado of rabbit warrens, on a secluded hillside in Somerset, UK. Join the gang as they use every scrap of net, ferret and dog to rid a farm of the worst of a rabbit invasion.
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Yes, the rabbits are being hunted as Pests, because they are, they breed very fast, so over populate quickly. How many of you protesting put out traps for mice or rats in your house or barn? Have cats as mousers? Use a fly tape or bait? If you protest this, replace the traps and bait with little dishes of food and cozy houses for the pests in your house or barn. Same thing. Rabbits are tasty pests, the meat is being used.
@Charlotte Handsley Hunting is needed to control populations of animals, plain and simple. Are you vegan, by chance? If you are vegan, do you know where your food comes from? Do you know that rabbits are huge pest to farmers growing crops? If you buy meat in the store, you are just a hypocrite.
I quite enjoy a bit of rabbit. My mother isn't keen, nor my father but I like it. So does my German Shepherd.
Just to put a few things straight for those that don't really understand what we do and why we do it ,
the dogs don't kill the rabbits we do , they simply catch them ,
They are dispatched very quickly by hand ,
often digging is necessary to retrieve dead rabbits that the ferrets have killed underground which is a perfectly natural thing for them to do ,
it's very rare for young rabbits to be harmed as this takes place in winter months
It's pest control not sport and every rabbit that gets caught go's into the food chain
Rabbits cause millions of pounds of damage to crops and land across the country,
If left alone disease will spread and cause them to die a slow horrible death
I understand why people don't like what we do but it's necessary to maintain a healthy balance for us and them
If it's not Banned under the law then I am sure it's fine .Yes necessary.
@@fadzilicious4411 what?
U don't no what pest control is from watching these videos how u keep permission I will never no absolute shambles all ya vids
Sam Baker czcams.com/video/MuUSg_M-g5M/video.html don’t really get your point , watch there own films on you tube , , a lot different than on fieldsports channel
Jaf How about a Versatile dog, one that can track point flush retrieve and hunt down, on land or water? How about a dog that can hunt rabbits squirrel birds and ducks? How about a dog that is not too high energy that would need hours of literally running or exercise, that would make a good affectionate playful protective family dog as well? I am looking for a medium sized dog, not too big nor too small. What one breed encompasses all this?
Its nice seeing working dogs doing what they were bred for
I get that this is a serious business but dang the ferret is so cute!😍
like a wee hairy sausage walking about 😍😍😊
ummm
Uhh
As an ex-hippie, I am thankful that these English men in the modern world continue to hold on to their primal instincts to kill for survival. Even if they don't "need" it -- its that they continue to engage themselves within the very real need to live,
The family that slays together stays together.
Trust me, you will be fine. When I was little, I used to hate it when I went with my dad. By the time I was 16 after years of thinking it was boring, I fell in love with it and now its my passion. Changed my life completely and made me a hardworking person.
sick
It must be doomsday for those rabbits
obamer ha lol yea XD
obamer I love rabbits.. But um
Yes, but rabbits have a tendency to, you know, breed like rabbits.
When I was around 11 or 12 my I was out on my Uncles ranch and he gave me a job to do. He handed my a BB gun and told me to shoot the rabbits that were tearing up his barley in the feed shed. I got pretty good, but I think these dogs would've put me out of work. lol
haha
liar
Don't think these clowns wud disgraceful these idiot representing our sport not got a clue
Sam Baker ? Get better grammar!
They didn’t catch as many as I thought they would considering how many nets they put down
I love how they know to leave the ferrets alone
nothing beats a good day out ferreting with great company
Tell them off when they look hungrily at a ferret. Also, the ferrets are good at reminding the dogs who is boss
Excellent video. Well done! Lot's of good rabbit for the pot!
I used to do this yrs ago but not with dogs too , I think it's brilliant that your dogs don't grab the ferrets , well done.
What a day out with the dogs just like a walk in the park
Dogs are having a blast
Its the first time I have seen this sports/hobby. Pretty kool!!!!
last week I was mugged by a gang of cotton tale hares. they stole $32 and a half eaten Ruben sandwich from Katz.
the rabbits will be eaten not wasted!
does not matter, killing is fun !
does rabbit delicious?
yes, rabbit does delicious
Angkor Page why u not live in jungle?
Angkor Page why not in the jungle?
If u don't like it don't watch it.
Looks like a lot of fun digging a ferret out of the ground might as well just dig the rabbit out!
What a way to spend the day with your family. Brilliant
Rabbits only gestate 30 days in utero.A doe can breed the day after giving birth.So its not like there arent plenty of rabbits.You try having a vegetable garden with alot of rabbits getting to it an eating everything!
Oh i hope you never loose any of your fuzzies, i would feel terrible if i ever lost my two boys.
Gate nets are need if you got kids and if the Warren is full u got change nets or net up quick and the rabbits don't get hurt them locators are brilliant
Sweet soft music in the background, terrified rabbits and their young being killed in the foreground.
Barrios Groupie so
I found the vegan guys
Cool thanks mate
Great video my dogs love hunting rabbits that's the first thing they do in the morning cause we live out in the country
Rabbits are my favorite food
We love the south Somerset ferreters, when are you making a new film with them 😊
+lily jefferson Sooooon
Also it's somewhat natural to find that predators view other predators as what they are rather than as prey. For example my falcony and cat and dogs all recognize each other naturally it would seem as predators, none of them cause each other harm other than playing chase. They never physically harm each other though though they do fight a little for dominance but only until the other gives up. Now if I bring something like a rabbit into my yard and bring it around my same set of animals......
I don’t think any of these people have a clue how big a rabbit litter is
the gestation period for rabbits is 28-31 days, a rabbit can be impregnated within hours of giving birth, litters contain 1-14 babies, and rabbits are fertile from about six months of age.
pets.stackexchange.com/questions/5877/how-fast-do-rabbits-really-breed
Awesome video!
Man that seems like a ton of work.
this looks awesome.
Even pet ferrets wouldn't come when called when outside having fun.
Some won't even come when called inside.
that's amazing how the dogs stay away from the ferrets!
+madisworld123 reported!
The same way everyone stays away from you
I'm surprised no dog attacked a ferret out of excitement and energy from going after rabbits
Never bored watching this video over and over again. 👍🏼
Rabbit pie with chips get in there.😉
using nets just feels like a bit of a cheat method. Far too easy. Why not give the little buggers a chance? It would be more exciting that way, at least.
Oh you have try it! :)
Tipsylou You should think about what you're saying. Nature gave rabbits powerful hind legs, fast speed, radar-like ears, burrowing ability, super reflexes, and superior reproductive abilities. Nature didn't give humans sharp claws, super fast speed, we can't fly, we don't have extreme hearing or scent... nature gave us a brain. Giving us our brains, meaning allowing us to "cheat" around not having naturally gifted abilities, is what gives us our apex predator status. If you think this is "cheating", then blame nature. Or wait, maybe thank nature, because without our brains allowing us to cheat, none of us would be alive.
Rowe And look at all the destruction in nature that's occurred because of our brains? Your mentality doesn't make much sense. Nature has also given us the ability to make and enjoy heroin- but should we? It's also allowing us to kill entire species and entire rainforests- but should we?
Sympathy and generosity are also functions created by our brains. Maybe you should tap into those more.
Literally has nothing to do with the context of hunting. Of course we are capable of destruction. The same way rabbits are capable of destroying crops. The same way certain drugs originate from naturally existing plants. But none of that has anything to do with the fact that we humans were given superior brains in order to subsist and survive. Doing drugs has nothing to do with survival. Neither does destroying the environment. Hunting, on the other hand, keeps us alive and gives us valuable resources. Hunters are people who respect nature. Look at the way the people in this video works together in harmony with dogs and ferrets toward a common goal. It's beautiful. Generosity (meaning, being generous) has nothing to do with anything we're talking about. Neither is being sympathetic.
You feel bad that the cute bunnies are being killed. That's a legitimate and genuine feeling. I don't think you're a bad person for feeling that way. But that's the way the world works. Things die. You and I will both be dead at some point, and neither of us will be given a chance to escape that fate. Those bunnies exist for the purpose of being eaten and used by animals higher in the food chain. And for that, we are extremely thankful.
Lmao at these comments my bros go rabbiting and they don't use nets it much better nit using them and it gets them fit to they can catch them
Great video men,awesome,keep them coming.
wait... so, ferrets and dogs hunt rabbits together? lmao
It's truly incredible how these dogs have such high prey drive yet do not go after the ferrets, and the ferrets learn to trust the dogs too even when they are after the same target. Yeah, ferrets are predators, but they can still be prey to some dogs. Impressive animals.
+Jane Matsu In our new film, we show how to introduce dogs to ferrets: czcams.com/video/cvEYcmj9iII/video.html
I never knew ferrets were predators
Same reason why we didn't put ferrets and rabbits in the same housing at animal care college. But interesting how they use them for a hunt.
You want a dog that was bred to be fearless? go for a terrier. they're smart, fast, obedient, and loving. Their first instinct is kill vermin and protect pack(family) at all costs.
So cool!!!!
All the dogs be like: bruh i aint playin no games.
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that white ferret is so sweet
It is a lot of work, but you can end up with hundreds of rabbits in one day by using ferrets.
Bloody lovely. Some fool will make a video game of this.
I love Ferreting, it is one of the most creative, hilarious and interesting hunting methods. Lol
What whys it sick ? Pretty sure they see worst on tv or video games , plus at least these kids are going to understand we're fresh food comes from and they are actually spending time with there family and friends.
I love your videos
I'd call a lakeland x whippet a lurcher too
If the rabbits were the size of a elephant and had sharp horns the pacifist wouldn't scream so much about killing them
Nah, horses are also quite big but people still complain about horse slaughter.
no one keeps a horse in a cage or says a horse is cute
Nathan Berry what do horses live in then genius?
Those rabbits stand no chance
Rabbit season duck season rabbit season. Definitely rabbit season xD
The hills are Alive with he sound of bunnies!
Nets: dogs: ferrets:
USA Gun yes roger wrabbit dodge that ya lil bugger!
Very good
Git em boys
It's hard work to break a terrier or trust with a ferret
I Disagree
I got an ad for McDonalds...
"Killing rabbits with dogs for fun" the dogs love it and they are having fun lots of fun:) bet the people are having a great time too !
Jack russels would be perfect for that I think
I envy this lifestyle!
+madisworld123 Why??
+Moo WWs Just ignore the bitching butthurt.
I envy your psychopathic nature
I loved going out with the ferrets when i was younger now they're no ware for the
Ferrets and thear dogs to go the farmers will not let eney one on there grounds..
Great video!!
I guess in previous centuries before all the techno-tracking one had to breed ferrets on a large scale seeing as how many go missing.
It all just seems to happen quite naturally , a little training when they are young is all it seems to take
He always does!
This reminds me of my cats newborn kitten dead on my dogs mouth missing a leg.
i always wondered that... in the heat of it if the ferret may be bitten or shaken... hate to see an unintended injury/death
Looks immense where you ,that's a proper morning ferreting
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getting rabbits out
James Ord bitch
My cousin does this with lurchers I'm going to too
Got them Wiltshiiire accents lol
It kind of like watership down where the dogs kill bunny's.🐰🐰🐶🐶🐶
How do u train the dogs to separate your ferrets from what they should kill?
Its food chain
A rhodesian ridgeback will keep up with the lurchers
0:25 its fun for all the kids!
Slaughtering widely loved animals is a family friendly activity
Bring back the lynx
Are those special ferrets? I had one once, but it seemed to be the most uncoordinated creature ever.
What is love funny how this is so funny and make my heart first listen to this yea yea
some weird people do some weird things on this video!
Thanx for Sharing ..
This is sick
Bunny’s are cute
Yeah like the destroying field and population is very quick with them so they hunt them
They're not cute when they're making you lose the few money you have. They're cute pests in this scenario.
Bunny's are pests
how many rabbits are there xd so dang many
What a sick kind of hobby
Shush
Food is food
this looks fun, and absolutely necessary. Do any ferrets get killed accidentally? I hope not, they're just like little dogs. Louie reminds me of my dog Bosco, he's 13 but acts 3!
+ReyRamone The dogs learn to avoid the ferrets
C.A. Nux Louie is now 16 and retired , we all miss working with him , I’m sure he’d still give it his best tho
What do they use the rabbits for?
Food - they're delicious
you eat them dummy lol
200 holes!! thats not a warren thats a city!
I wonder if the dogs ever mistake the ferrets for a rabbit and go after it
Fieldsports Channel it happened on Sunday , my black whippet grabbed the ferret by mistake while it was down a hole with a rabbit , she new instantly she did the wrong thing , first time its happened to one of mine ,ferret is ok and bow was a little bit embarrassed
another thing... I see lots of youtube videos of long chases for the rabbits by dogs. that puzzles me because here the rabbits are no match to out run the dogs. the dogs catch the rabbits very quickly and real easily. so, I just don't have this all figured-out as to why the rabbits are so hard to catch there? anyway, thanks for the video.
The holes are close together and offer a large area for the rabbits to escape from. The ferrets help to block off pathways underground and drive them up, making it easier on the dogs rather than chasing and digging for nothing.
oh...thank you for reply and info. that's interesting. here where we live in texas rabbits only have 1 hole (no multi-holes). very interesting. thank you
I live in Utah and it's the same here as it is in the UK, so multiple dogs are needed and nets need to be placed over holes so there at least a chance of getting them. But we have jack rabbits mainly, not plain rabbits. They are much bigger and meaner, so smaller dogs like these just don't cut it, nor do ferrets. I use my hunting poodle since he's so big for his breed, he gets them in one go but is still an amazing Retriever with a soft mouth, love the versatility of the breed.
So much pacifist anger in the comments
So many berries in the comments. *Cough* you.
that looks fun
ok...
madisworld123 freaking kids like you need stop your shit on youtube
You sound sadistic
My Life is Trains And you simply delusional
My Life is Trains you sound like someone who buys their food at the grocery store
can somebody explain what the ferrets do? I see that the dogs kill the rabbits but the ferrets are just there
+Cha zzy The ferrets bolt the rabbits into the nets. / Charlie
Cha zzy the dogs don’t actually kill the rabbits , they help to catch them and we do the dispatching