Ferrets and Ferreting

Ferrets and Ferreting by Graham Wellstead. Published by T F H Publications Inc, Neptune City, NJ, 1982. 1st US Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. At least one page at end of book missing, Index ends at Day-old chicks, balance of book in excellent condition. 184 Pgs. ISBN 0876669380. The author provides insights into ferrets as working animals and goes into considerable detail on using them to hunt rabbits and rats. The is extensive coverage of all aspects of keeping ferrets, from breeding and hand-rearing to such details as the proper anesthetics to use during surgery. Much of the information presented here will be new to those familiar with ferrets only as pets, and all of it will be interesting to readers who wish to know everything possible about this most curious of domesticated animals. Illustrated with color and black and white photographs. Previously published by David & Charles, London, 1981, titled The Ferret and Ferreting Guide. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 18208.