Ferret litters

[Hywel 53]

I decided to breed a proven worker for the first time this spring to a top class working hob. Only thing is, the Jill gave birth today and by the time I got home from work, the Jill had given birth and killed the first three kits. She has since given birth to another three kits, which Im currently hand rearing. Any tips with feeding etc. (e.g. most suitable milk to use etc.) would be much appreciated. And before any of you say you should have let nature take its course, take it from me potentially this litter is worth saving...

[lorelei0922 2]

I decided to breed a proven worker for the first time this spring to a top class working hob. Only thing is, the Jill gave birth today and by the time I got home from work, the Jill had given birth and killed the first three kits. She has since given birth to another three kits, which Im currently hand rearing. Any tips with feeding etc. (e.g. most suitable milk to use etc.) would be much appreciated. And before any of you say you should have let nature take its course, take it from me potentially this litter is worth saving...

 

the best thing will be to find a foster jill for them.. it will offer the kits the best chance... hand rearing from this small is really difficult!!

 

Puppy replacement forumla like lactol or cimicat will be your best bet here... mix it 4 to 1 with a little cream to fatten it up (this is my vets advice to me on the same question) you need to provide high fat low lactose suppliment..

 

feed every 2 hours and make sure to wipe their bottoms thoroughly with a wet bit of cotton to make them go.. because they cant on their own until about 3 weeks old ... first poos on their own generally comes with their first real meal...

 

here is some good hand rearing information for Mustilids

 

http://wildlife1.wildlifeinformation.org/S..._Mustelinae.htm

 

good luck!!!

[Hywel 53]

I decided to breed a proven worker for the first time this spring to a top class working hob. Only thing is, the Jill gave birth today and by the time I got home from work, the Jill had given birth and killed the first three kits. She has since given birth to another three kits, which Im currently hand rearing. Any tips with feeding etc. (e.g. most suitable milk to use etc.) would be much appreciated. And before any of you say you should have let nature take its course, take it from me potentially this litter is worth saving...

 

the best thing will be to find a foster jill for them.. it will offer the kits the best chance... hand rearing from this small is really difficult!!

 

Puppy replacement forumla like lactol or cimicat will be your best bet here... mix it 4 to 1 with a little cream to fatten it up (this is my vets advice to me on the same question) you need to provide high fat low lactose suppliment..

 

feed every 2 hours and make sure to wipe their bottoms thoroughly with a wet bit of cotton to make them go.. because they cant on their own until about 3 weeks old ... first poos on their own generally comes with their first real meal...

 

here is some good hand rearing information for Mustilids

 

http://wildlife1.wildlifeinformation.org/S..._Mustelinae.htm

 

good luck!!!

 

 

Many thanks mate, that web page is very infomative. I've got them on the formula and will see how they get on

[jenksi87 3]

wont the jill normally kill the kits if there is something wrong with them? unless of course she has bee disturbed or spooked by something

[lurcher lass 9]

where abouts are you mate my jill may take to them, she's been a fantastic mum to this litter, seven born still alive and thriving well

feel free to pm me lurcher lass

[Hywel 53]

where abouts are you mate my jill may take to them, she's been a fantastic mum to this litter, seven born still alive and thriving well

feel free to pm me lurcher lass

 

 

PM for you.