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18mths too old to start working??


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i took on a 3 year old PET ferret some years ago and thought it would never come good so we used to let my mates young lad bring it along to put down small warrens (to keep him out the way ;) )while we worked the larger ones and after a couple of seasons it turned out a good worker. not anything special but it bolted its fair share for the lad. so give it a try mate you never know

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reason I ask is I'm looking to get a couple of jills to use this season & a animal rescue centre no to far from me has 2 jills, sisters, both been spayed around 18mths old, just what i'm after as long as they work ok? don't know there past so have to assume just pets. Maybe i'll give them a go :thumbs:

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reason I ask is I'm looking to get a couple of jills to use this season & a animal rescue centre no to far from me has 2 jills, sisters, both been spayed around 18mths old, just what i'm after as long as they work ok? don't know there past so have to assume just pets. Maybe i'll give them a go :thumbs:

 

Cant see it being a problem mate , ferrets have that instinct to hunt and explore hardwired into them !

If you can get a more experienced ferret for them to ferret alongside with then i think you will be fine , plus if they have been spayed you won't have to worry aboy=ut jill jabs and what have you .

 

If you cant find someone who will accompany you , then just work some small burys and just let them do what comes naturally !

 

Let us know what you decide and how it goes

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thanks for the reply's gents :thumbs:

phoned the rescue centre today and the jills i'd seen on the website have gone but was told they have around 30 ferrets there, various ages and sex's, all jills have been spayed so gonna call in one day this week and have a nosey.

 

How much does it cost to get a jill spayed or a hob neutered? cost of a jill jab each time??

 

They are asking for a £30 "donation" for each ferret, I didn't think that was too bad considering some kits are advertised for £15, obviously I would prefer to buy some proven workers or from good stock but I havn't seen any about only kits advertised

 

Will keep you posted as to how I get on :thumbs:

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thanks for the reply's gents :thumbs:

phoned the rescue centre today and the jills i'd seen on the website have gone but was told they have around 30 ferrets there, various ages and sex's, all jills have been spayed so gonna call in one day this week and have a nosey.

 

How much does it cost to get a jill spayed or a hob neutered? cost of a jill jab each time??

 

They are asking for a £30 "donation" for each ferret, I didn't think that was too bad considering some kits are advertised for £15, obviously I would prefer to buy some proven workers or from good stock but I havn't seen any about only kits advertised

 

Will keep you posted as to how I get on :thumbs:

The hob that started my present line was from a rescue..........I've kept the line going for about 15 years now so they can come good. :thumbs:

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just a update guys.......

knocked up a hutch yesterday, and filled it today!

Had a look on preloved last night and there was 2 jills advertised not far from me free to good home so went and had a look today and had them :D , there sisters and around 5mths old

 

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