will84 10 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hi all, as above, is 18mths old to old to start working?? Opinions please........ Quote Link to post
Joe67 239 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 no expert but id say no,its in there nature..keep trying and the ferret will probaly pick it up Quote Link to post
martnmagik 68 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 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 Quote Link to post
Ideation 8,217 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 No such thing as too late mate. 1 Quote Link to post
richie c 11 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 18 month its only a young adult,feed it on a few rabbits let it kno its on the menu. Quote Link to post
will84 10 Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 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 Quote Link to post
catchwrestler 31 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 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 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 Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 No, as said already i've seen pet ferrets given to people that have never seen a hole turn into good workers, Sometimes a ferret can benefit from being started later on in life, Quote Link to post
Rake aboot 4,936 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 No Started older ferrets before, no probs ATB Quote Link to post
The one 8,578 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 Give it a go ,the only thing is if they turn out to be good grafters , when your needing replacements you cant breed them ,but thats no everybodies cup of tea anyway Quote Link to post
joehoskin 0 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 my old man used to say to me that a ferret wont start working to its best, intill there 2 years old. Quote Link to post
will84 10 Posted September 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 thanks for the reply's gents 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 Quote Link to post
johnny boy68 11,726 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 thanks for the reply's gents 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 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. Quote Link to post
BazB 37 Posted September 4, 2011 Report Share Posted September 4, 2011 30 quids a bargain mate, take it. Quote Link to post
will84 10 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 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 , there sisters and around 5mths old Quote Link to post
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