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The
National
Ferret
School

 * Working Ferrets
   * Cable Laying
   * Video
   * Rabbit Control
 * Courses and Fun Days
 * Sales
 * Contact





THE NATIONAL FERRET SCHOOL



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FERRETS!

We are the only professional ferret school in the world, established in 1982,
and we run a variety of courses on every aspect of ferrets and ferreting.

Situated on the outskirts of the Derbyshire village of Ashover, with over 15
acres of our own beautiful Peak District land, we also have access to over 3,000
acres of local farm land where we run our rabbiting and hawking days.

The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is a domesticated form of the European
polecat (Mustela putorius), and has been used by humans for over 2,000 years to
hunt rabbits.  The rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was introduced to Britain by
the Romans in the First Century AD, as food for the marching Legions.  The
ferret is the perfect animal to use to bolt the coney from their underground
warren, and many of these animals would be carried by the legionnaires to ensure
they could have rabbit stew for supper.

In recent times, the ferret has also been used for many other purposes.  As a
pet, the ferret is extremely popular, and the furry, fun-loving mustelid is the
second most popular pet in the USA (after the cat).  Although popular mythology
would have us believe the ferret is a nasty, treacherous animal which will bite
any human finger within reach, this is totally untrue.

Our ferrets are handled from a very young age, and are completely trustworthy.


 

With a long, lean and extremely flexible body, the ferret was traditionally used
for rabbiting, where European rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are flushed from
underground warrens.  The ferret’s Latin name translates to “thieving, smelly
weasel”, and this smell makes the rabbits bolt from their underground refuge.

Ferrets love making their way through tunnels and pipes to find what lies at the
other end, driven only by their innate curiosity.  Humans use the term “ferret”
to denote a tireless search, and ferrets are persistent in their quest to find
out what is at the end of a tunnel, pipe or duct.

The combination of the ferret’s characteristics makes the animal ideal to help
humans in many endeavours, and we utilise them in engineering and agricultural
projects.


COMPANY BACKGROUND

James McKay, director of the company, is recognised internationally as a leading
authority on ferrets and their uses in industry and agriculture.  With worldwide
experience of ferrets, James – a zoologist – has written several books on the
subject.

The Company has extensive expertise and experience, combined with an array of
specialist tools and equipment, to ensure our service is the leader in the
field.


OUR SERVICES

Our team – humans and ferrets – have vast experience of working on construction
sites and farms, threading cables and draw ropes, as well as locating blockages
in underground drains and, of course, their traditional role to help us get the
main ingredient for rabbit pie . 

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We also run training courses where you can learn everything you need to know
about keeping and working with ferrets and you will find on these pages
information on the care and handling of ferrets.

Our Ferret Roadshow sister site handles our display events and if you're looking
for fund-raising events, have a look at our ferret racing with Flat Caps and
Ferrets!

Contact Us to discuss your needs.





THE NATIONAL FERRET SCHOOL

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©  James McKay, The National Ferret School, 2023

Licenced under The Animal Welfare Act (Licensing of Activities Involving
Animals) (England) Regulations 2018

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 * Working Ferrets
   * Cable Laying
   * Video
   * Rabbit Control
 * Courses and Fun Days
 * Sales
 * Contact

The National Ferret School
Honeybank
Holestone Gate Road
Holestone Moor
Ashover
Derbyshire
S45 0JS

Tel. 01246 591590

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 * Working Ferrets
   * Cable Laying
   * Video
   * Rabbit Control
 * Courses and Fun Days
 * Sales
 * Contact