Simon Whitehead. This excellent video is a step by step guide to keeping and working ferrets from birth right through to working with them in the field. Look at all aspects of their welfare, the husbandry, how to keep them, feed them and handle them st they’re sufficiently trained fit and efficient for a day out hunting. If you are planning to work ferrets in the field or just keep one or two as pets Simon’s advice and knowledge will set you on your way. 80 minutes.