terrier s 123 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 you should have read up on what to give it or got some info before jumping into getting a ferret but use the info given by the members on here and you wont go wrong Quote Link to post
stubby 175 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 stubby if got nothing usefull to say keap ur self to ur self. Pal. Cheers to lads thats helping me along right, for starters, when replying to posts, try pressing the reply button just ONCE, so we dont get multiple reply posts the same secondly, Ive been leaving the ferret section to go along by itself of late, and letting a few "wrong" posts slip by, but I for one(as well as admin) cannot stand trying to figure out what a post says, because of the amount of text talk/shorten words in it, now reading through these 4 pages, its not just "the big oz" but, Ill say it again, after reading this post, go and read the forum rules, on TEXT TALK, some will probably say they are just shite spellers, we all get it wrong sometimes, but not every post,run it through a spell checker, or ask someone else to read through your reply before you post it (push button once) in future, rather than leaving a post reminding members of the text talk rules, Ill try not to be helpful as oz puts it, and simply deleate the posts and put warning levels up Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 stubby if got nothing usefull to say keap ur self to ur self. Pal. Cheers to lads thats helping me along right, for starters, when replying to posts, try pressing the reply button just ONCE, so we dont get multiple reply posts the same secondly, Ive been leaving the ferret section to go along by itself of late, and letting a few "wrong" posts slip by, but I for one(as well as admin) cannot stand trying to figure out what a post says, because of the amount of text talk/shorten words in it, now reading through these 4 pages, its not just "the big oz" but, Ill say it again, after reading this post, go and read the forum rules, on TEXT TALK, some will probably say they are just shite spellers, we all get it wrong sometimes, but not every post,run it through a spell checker, or ask someone else to read through your reply before you post it (push button once) in future, rather than leaving a post reminding members of the text talk rules, Ill try not to be helpful as oz puts it, and simply deleate the posts and put warning levels up As long as you recognise when Ah`m talkin Scottish tae aw ma mates Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Big Oz. I put a post up earlier trying to be helpfull. I metioned that all the info you require is here on the forum and that it is well worth the time and effort to have a hunt on here for tips etc. It was a well meaning post but all I appear to have gotten back from you seems to make out you don`t want my advise and that I should keep it shut. I hope I`m wrong, but could you clarify for me , was my post helpfull to you or do you think you know enough for me to keep my trap shut ? ATB Quote Link to post
ferretman89 68 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 get to your local pet store. Get a water bottle, and a bag of ferret food. Thats all they need really. Make sure they have plenty of shavings and loads of bedding. I use hay for mine and again it costs nothing. Ferrets can pretty much look after themseleves. You can feed them cat food, rabbits ect they will eat just about anything. I also give mine a raw egg once in a while as it is a nice treat for them and it keeps their coats in good nick. As for taking them out, the season is just about over mate, so i wouldnt worry about that just yet. I would just handle the ferrets as much as possible and get yourself down to a libary and get reading a book or two on ferrets and you will learn everything you need to know by the time the new season comes around. Hope that helps Quote Link to post
jacksbignose 8 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Dry cat food is a decent 'short-term' (days or a couple weeks is fine) substitute for proper ferret food but don't go thinking it is ideal for ferrets. The protein is high but decent ferret food is that bit higher and what they require is a high protein food because their intestinal tracts are quite short so they don't have sufficient time to extract/break down the protein in lower grade food. If you are going to feed rabbit don't make the mistake of gutting and skinning it, the ferret needs every piece of the rabbit to balance its diet... their is very little fat on rabbit flesh, it needs the whole rabbit, guts and all (yes even the gut stuffed with partly digested grass)! On the note of feeding whole rabbit; smaller rabbits (possibly shot with an air rifle during the 'off-season') are better than great big bucks as the rabbit will quickly go rank and attract flies during the Summer. Even if you are feeding whole rabbit be sure to vary the diet a bit with the odd chick, egg, fish scraps but not too much (if any) oily fish. Water water and more water! I had those bottles but if you've got a decent sized space for the ferret(s) also put a big clay bowl in or a clay base for those big plant pots and partially filled it with water... some ferrets don't mind a splash about! Quote Link to post
the big oz 5 Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 thanks guys the last two posts was spot. Cheers. I didnt want an argument on here thats not why i posted. I have got him is drinkin container and hes taken to is new home. I have bin been goin to is cage often and handleing him, thanks again to the posts. Quote Link to post
ferretman89 68 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 No worries oz but make sure you have a good read of a book ect. Try get another as ferrets like company just like humans do If you need any more help just give me a pm Atb Craig Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Take it you didn`t read my post ??? Was an answer too much to ask?? Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) dont know how many new members yous get on here asking these questions,maybe a pinned topic in this subforum with hints/tips for us new members might help.just a idea Edited February 19, 2011 by Joe67 Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 dont know how many new members yous get on here asking these questions,maybe a pinned topic in this subforum with hints/tips for us new members might help.just a idea to be fair there was a comprehensive pinned list of basics & folks still kept asking .. i dont mind giving advice to anyone .. providing i know the answer :thumbs: Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 dont know how many new members yous get on here asking these questions,maybe a pinned topic in this subforum with hints/tips for us new members might help.just a idea Tried ot bud,,asked for one the past two years but got knocked back for one. Ah`ll gie yeh a phone about tomorrow bud,, been laid up again all day today so maybe,maybe not! Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 sound mate,i ment to say. celtic vrs rangers game is on tomorrow so ill have to pass this time Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 sound mate,i ment to say. celtic vrs rangers game is on tomorrow so ill have to pass this time Ha ha ha Don`t worry bud,,Roxy passed up tomorrow for the same reason lol Looks like I`ll be watching it mesell. Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 Big Oz. I put a post up earlier trying to be helpfull. I metioned that all the info you require is here on the forum and that it is well worth the time and effort to have a hunt on here for tips etc. It was a well meaning post but all I appear to have gotten back from you seems to make out you don`t want my advise and that I should keep it shut. I hope I`m wrong, but could you clarify for me , was my post helpfull to you or do you think you know enough for me to keep my trap shut ? ATB Back on track! Still waiting Quote Link to post
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