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Sorry, the pic seemed like you had your stallion on a road verge?
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Both, gladly not from my own animals though.
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Just let vet take a look, lumps can be many things, a lump on the top side of the neck may well be a cyst/oil gland blockage or an abscess, so not always sinister. If the fert seems happy and healthy otherwise, then don't worry too much until its seen. Abt, let us know the news.
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Mine aren't bothered, thankfully, they are sleeping soundly. Putting yours in the house might muffle the sound, but if they are frightened there's not much you can do at this point in time, other than providing a dark comfy area for them to hide in. Hopefully the fireworks will ease off soon......
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:whistling: do you ever read what you copy and paste? Y.I.S Leeview Considering I didn't copy and paste it.....no. Really so where did you get this information from then? Y.I.S Leeview Education....
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:whistling: do you ever read what you copy and paste? Y.I.S Leeview Considering I didn't copy and paste it.....no.
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On facebook you posted symptons of what to look for in CD. that ferret has neither matted eyes or a mucus discharge from its nose, put up the link to this diagnose for all to see Y.I.S Leeview Wtf are you on about?
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And CDV was diagnosed....
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It's a bit of a tricky one.... CDV and many other viruses/bacterial infections can spread very easily in 'confined' spaces. Ideally a quarantine/isolation area for new animals should be provided, but Rescues are under pressure, lack of funds and facilities to provide such areas, (ideally with airborne viruses such as CDV, an isolation unit would be 100 metres away from other animals, with strict disinfecting procedures/overall changing etc for individuals responsible for their care). The incubation period of CDV is proven to be varied, as is the time the virus can remain stable on inanimat
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Foxes, polecats, mink etc and even vaccinated dogs can all carry CDV so working ferts can still pose a risk. Although many vacced ferts have died of CD, there is no way of telling how many vacced ferts may have come into contact with the virus and been immune because of being vacced. So vaccing them is still far more likely to help if you are worried. Rescues have probably been more affected with the outbreak as they constantly have to take in dumped/abused/lost ferts, so cleaning up after other peoples mess is probably why they came into contact with CDV in the 1st place.... CDV is sort
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Feathers can habour some nasties....Birds are a paradise for parasites.
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I use human nail clippers, as long as they're sharp, works fine. Opposite to cutting human nails (horizontally), use the clippers vertically on the claws so it doesn't split them. Atb.
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lol...sounds like your hob is having a lads holiday....chasing the birds ....maybe he'll sober up and come home?! I hope you catch him soon. Atb.
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Can't fault the beaphar for earmites it even treats mange mites , no doubt ferret 100 will be on this thread shortly to put us all right lol ; ) lol...seeing as you dragged me into this anyway The Beaphar Spot On will treat ear mites, you're right there. Generally I never fuss too much over earwax, it serves a purpose after all. As I've a few ferts, if I see a wax build-up, I rub some ferrets formula over the outside of the ears, ferts have cleaned each other up by next morning. Syringing oil into the ear canal will loosen deep wax, but unless you clear all the oil out of the ear cana
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Sad news. It doesn't sound promising long-term though (or even short-term), probably best to PTS. Even a little play about could cause bleeding into his joints/organs/brain. It would be very stressful for the hob if he required several transfusions, and sadly, the stress of the procedures can kill them anyway. I think you would be doing him a favour by ending it for him. Atb
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Not convinced the smell of ferts would keep rats away in every instance, but our neighbour complained of rats coming from my garden the day we moved in (sociable fella, great knack of introducing himself), but said he hadn't seen any since we moved in. Ferts are in garden, so maybe the smell of them does work at times? As Cookie said, better ways of sorting a rat problem than using ferts for the job. I'd rather my ferts didn't battle a rat.
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yeah come to think of it she was hormonal at the time and the ferts usually fine she's allways tried to nip skin on the face and she nips my 3 yr old I think it's the soft skin but this last time my mrs handled her she bit her quite hard a few times but as I only really have to handle her it's not a massive problem just seems a bit strange. Tbh, I only have one ferret that I could trust not to give a cheeky nip to people who aren't used to handling ferts or a bit nervous of them. Hopefully it was just a one-off with your jill. Best of luck with her and your missus anyway!
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If your Mrs usually handled the jill with no probs, then who knows?! If she recently just started handling her, a strange scent may be an issue? Animals pick up on hormones too....you know, womans monthly troubles Females together can always cause problems when hormones are high Could be a number of issues, confidence being the most important! Would be great if you gave a bit more detail about it all? Ferts don't tend to bite without a reason, is fert drawing blood? Excited/full of energy when Mrs handles her etc? Don't think knocking the jill on the head is appropriate....just try to find w
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Mine used to like it, but they won't touch it now for some reason. But it is very sugary, as are most of the treats (Malt paste/Ferretone). The only one i can find that doesn't have sugar and other crap in it is ferrets formula.....mine go daft for it. But plently of ferts like the malt paste so hopefully yours will too.
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Ferrets Formula is my way of getting the ferts to behave themselves, they go mad for it. Used for nip training, nail clipping and as a distraction when needs be. Can get it on Ebay, better value than the other products and much better for them. Hope your ferts come round quick for you. Atb.
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You can get an anti parasite spot on for ferrets in the pet shop treats everything including ear mites : ) The Beaphar Spot-On is only useful for roundworms, ticks/mites.
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If you see worms in their poo, then it's a sorry state of affairs. Worming is prevention rather than cure. Many animals may carry a worm burden and it doesn't show any symptoms, but infection or illness can give the worms a great opportunity to do real damage. Ferts do seem less prone to worms than other species, but they are not immune. Red Flag signs for worms are a hungry animal with a pot belly and thin ribcage/hips. Using wormers prevents unseen damage.
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Tend to get the brands I like off the internet. Usually buy in large bags for better value, and stock up again in advance by looking on net for good deals. I feed a mix of brands I like, so I don't have to depend on getting a good bargain off a single brand. Also feed meat at night, use dry as a staple.
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Some people/companies make bespoke ferret housing, sorry but I can't remember how or where I found them, but I do know they were very expensive! So, I just modified a chicken coop I got off ebay. Does the job grand.
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I always freeze rabbit etc before feeding to ferts. Got a good measure as to how much meat they will eat overnight, saves waste. I chop them up into portions so each fert has it's own. I've a few who don't like sharing, so portions spares the arguements. Anything for an easy life!
