Ferret-legging was an endurance test or stunt in which ferrets are trapped in trousers worn by a participant. Also known as " put 'em down " [2] and ferret-down-trousers, [3] it seems to have …

Apr 1, 2015 · Okay, where did this come from? Ferret-legging has a rich history. While primarily pets today, ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years and were once used as …

Male-only participants put live ferrets inside their pants. They tie their pants at the ankles before placing the two ferrets inside and fastening their belts. A female version was once held where …

Aug 14, 2024 · Basically, the contest involves the tying of a competitor’s trousers at the ankles and the subsequent insertion into those trousers of a couple of peculiarly vicious fur-coated, …

Aug 19, 2025 · Ferret-legging is (or was) a “sport” that peaked in 1970s Yorkshire, England, where competitors willingly stuffed live ferrets down their trousers to see how long they could last.

Nov 9, 2025 · To keep their ferrets safe and accessible, they’d supposedly carry them inside their trousers. The practice evolved, perhaps fueled by boredom and a desire for amusement, into a …

Welcome to the bizarre world of "Ferret Legging," the weirdest sport in history! In this fascinating video, we dive into the peculiar pastime that captured the hearts of many in the early 1900s...

Ferret legging, an obscure and controversial practice from the United Kingdom, involves participants placing live ferrets inside their trousers and sealing the ankles to prevent the …

In the sport of ferret-legging, competitors tie their trousers at the ankles before placing two ferrets inside and securely fastening their belts to prevent the ferrets from escaping.

May 5, 2025 · Ferret legging involves putting a live ferret down your pants to see how long you can keep it there before releasing the animal. It seems to have been popular in Yorkshire, …