County Durham ferreting

24/05/2026

🐾 Ace & Lona on the Job! 🐾

Out in the fields with Ace and Lona doing what they do best — hardworking ferrets helping with effective rabbit control. Ferreting is one of the most traditional and humane methods for managing wild rabbit populations, helping to protect farmland, gardens, and young crops from damage.

These two are calm, confident, and always eager to get to work. A great day outdoors, good teamwork, and another successful session keeping rabbit numbers under control responsibly.

Small animals, big help! 🐇➡️🦦

17/05/2026

Happy sunday guys

14/05/2026

blitz playing with the ferret i named her runty i bred this ferret she was the runt of the litter you can see how small she is was never bred off and she lived till she was 10 dont think ill get another dog like blitz either

13/05/2026

This is Dylan not really a ferreting dog but i spent some time bringing him on he turned out really good he can find a rabbit any were his marking is a 100 percent brilliant bushing dog bit of a weird mix dad labrador poodle patterdale collie
Mam Belgium shepherd x boxer

13/05/2026

Seen this rabbit take cover in here so flushed it out for the dog hes not a rabbit dog but he tries his best brilliant at ferreting and marking

12/05/2026

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12/05/2026

🐰 Traditional Ferreting for Rabbit Control 🐾

Ferreting has been used for generations as an effective way to control wild rabbit populations and reduce damage to farmland, paddocks, gardens, and young trees. Rabbits may look harmless, but large numbers can quickly destroy crops, undermine ground with burrows, and create hazards for livestock and machinery.

Using trained ferrets to work underground tunnels is a traditional and efficient method of rabbit management. The ferret safely moves through the burrow system, encouraging rabbits to leave the warren where they can be humanely controlled.

✅ Helps protect crops and grazing land
✅ Reduces burrow damage and soil collapse
✅ Supports responsible countryside management
✅ A time-tested rural skill still valued today

Responsible ferreting should always be carried out legally, safely, and with respect for animal welfare and the countryside.

10/05/2026

Nice cold morning ferreting learning ace the ropes this was first trip of the season

10/05/2026

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04/05/2026

Shes having a drink out the dogs water bowl 😂