ferret update

[lurcher lass 9]

hiya everyone!!

 

its been a while since i wrote anything about me ferrets so thought i'd give an update

 

i had my kits stolen last year so i need to replace numbers, i had my jill lined by a very good working hob but as i wasn't sure if she'd take due to this being her first litter i had three charming lil kits off him too,

 

well typically the three kits have settled in lovely, not even nibbling fingers anymore and are eating VERY well as kits do! and of course the jill has taken and has a decent size belly - bigger then a tennis ball now , though isn't due until the 19th so i'm preparing for a large litter,

 

i'll pop on photos of my jills belly as she really is huge!!

 

last year i bred my first litter which i loved every moment of, the jill had a litter of 7 one which got poorly at three weeks old but i nursed it back, i'm really looking forward to this litter

 

anyone else have big litters and did they need to help??

 

also pm me for details on kits, their not for sale as i'm not interested in money but they require very good working homes and give me something that can go towards dogs or ferrets, leads wood shavings etc but i'm more concerned about the home these kits go to

 

looking forward to hearing from you and your advice

 

all the very best lurcher lass x x

 

heres photos of the litter from last year and the jill who's ready to pop! i will put one up of her belly later on x

 

[ferretertom 7]

Last year i had a litter of eleven,five and eight i start them on solids fronm 3 weeks in order to keep the jill in good condition they eat tinned catfood from 3 weeks.

[theferreter 311]

nice litter of kits

[lurcher lass 9]

thank you, i couldn't get enough of them, i love having kits about the place, i spent hours in the garden with them and brought them out when they were old enough to get used to wondering about with the dogs and seeing me feet etc

 

i had seven kits in the litter last year and who knows what is coming this litter

[theferreter 311]

well judgeing by the size of your jill i tink you will have more than 7 on your hands this time atb with the new litter

[lurcher lass 9]

i know! i can't wait but i will certainly be having my hands full, got homes for four already sorted and i'll be keeping a hob and jill out of this litter then if theres any extras will have to be rehomed i am very fussy where my kits go to though, only the best working homes will do

will sort some pics of the belly

[Carlowhunter 27]

This year my jill had 15 kits.One died shortly after birth. One was deformed and was culled and the other 13 were reared no bother at all. I kept three to add to my team and the rest were given away to mates or friends of mates.

[lurcher lass 9]

my jill is in labour now!!

she's had about 8 so far had some minced chicken to eat, drinking lots, and had her raw egg as usual

 

i can't wait! i love ferret kits!!

 

will keep you updated xxx

[ferretertom 7]

my jill is in labour now!!

she's had about 8 so far had some minced chicken to eat, drinking lots, and had her raw egg as usual

 

i can't wait! i love ferret kits!!

 

will keep you updated xxx

Good luck just dont give her more that 1 egg a week as it can cause hair loss.

[theferreter 311]

8 and counting

[lurcher lass 9]

we have ten kits their lovely, jill is very content, had her dried ferret food and minced chicked as normal, i've cleaned her toilet area only once today, normally do it twice .. but dont wish to disturb her too much

 

she's doing very well

[brin 2]

well done mum hope all is well with mum and her young keep us updated.

[Simoman 110]

More mouths to feed :kiss:

[Guest stewie]

good luck lass

[lurcher lass 9]

thanks i'm very proud

and simo its good to be busy!

 

will sort photos tomor

 

lurcher lass