FERRETS FOR HAWKING

An albino jill

Ferrets are a vital cog in the falconer's team. Without them we would have very little sport. They are fascinating but often under-valued little animals. While a good ferret can be the making of a successful rabbiting expedition a bad ferret can be a cause for total despair. Careful selection, considerate handling and attention to their needs are the key to owning a successful ferret. For more information about hawking with ferrets (and training hawks and ferrets to work together) read Chapter 9 in my book Falconry: the Essential Guide (see Published Books and Articles page). Also my article Ferret Whispering in the IBR Directory No. 7.

Hawks are easily trained to accept the ferret as a useful partner and will happily observe its efforts without any attempt to attack.

For advice on all aspects of ferret welfare and management visit www.pakefieldferrets.co.uk. For ferreting equipment visit www.deben.com.