FERRET KITTS

[brassneck 128]

Hello all . I have 2 jills with kitts born on the same day, i seperated the jills a week before birth to avoid any potential problems , but im now wondering if i did the right thing ? The one is a small polecat type(1st litter) she had 6 kitts and all are doing, fine she is happy enough and seems to be taking it all in her stride . The other is a larger black eyed white she had 11 kitts , lost 2 , 9 doing fine . Although they doing ok she seems to be struggling some what.

There now 2 weeks old , would it be a good/bad idea to to put them back in together ? thanks

[sikastag_1 689]

in what way is she struggling mate?

[runforyourlife 361]

Struggling, how?? She will sort it out, if there are to many, the weak one or two will die, not a lot you can do... As long asyou are feeding the mum the right things there isnt much you can do.

[Kay 3,709]

If it isnt broken dont mend it

[brassneck 128]

in what way is she struggling mate?

She just seems alot more stressed , and the kitts dont seem to be as content as the other litter .

[sikastag_1 689]

different mothers mate if shes raised them till 2 weeks i would leave them be theyl be on food soon.

[Kay 3,709]

in what way is she struggling mate?

She just seems alot more stressed , and the kitts dont seem to be as content as the other litter .

 

How do you mean they dont seem as content , what are the kits doing that makes you feel that ?

[brassneck 128]

How do you mean they dont seem as content , what are the kits doing that makes you feel that ?

Dont know really just make a lot more noise and seem a bit restless . Where as the other litter sleep alot , feed, have a little cry then back to sleep .

[Cold Ethyl 63]

I would leave well alone i think my jills lost one or two but i havent stuck my nose in because i think that will stress her more.Mine arent that noisy all the time just when theyre fighting to get to the jill to be fed or feeding.But shes doing a good job theyre well fed and although a bit sqeaky at times nothing too serious that i can see.Make sure she has plenty of decent grub mostly moist and leave her too it

[Kay 3,709]

To be honest i dont think they would have survived 2 weeks if there was anything major going on, oviously if there constantly crying thats different , you will find the smaller ones squark more if they arnt getting there fair share but in a week you can start lamping in the meat & that will help a lot

[The one 8,598]

Try putting a rabbit back leg in with the larger litter of kitts maybe the jills struggling

[Cold Ethyl 63]

My two had two steaks and a pork loin steak thingy today cos theyre out of date and my pal wont eat it even though it was perfectly fine so they where well fed today.

[brassneck 128]

THANKS FOR REPLYS AND ADVICE . IVE BEEN OUT WITH 22 TONIGHT WITH SOME SUCCESS SO THERE WILL BE FRESH RABBIT FOR JILLS IN MORNING .

Edited June 6, 2009 by brassneck

[Kay 3,709]

Nice one they wont go hungry for a bit

[The one 8,598]

At two weeks old the kitts will be trying to suck the juices off meat even if they cant eat it