MikeyMJL 128 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi lads. Want to get my first ferret kits soon. From the research I've done (newbie) I've decided to get 2 hobs from the same litter, then castrate the pair so they can live together peacefully. Seems a lot less hassle than Jill's coming into season. Only thing I'm worried about is the castration making them less keen to work, has anyone got any experience with this? Quote Link to post
Welsh_red 4,312 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) I can't speak from experience but I met a guy this week who uses his castrated hob and he couldn't talk it up enough . He reckoned it turned almost female in build but with the base size of a hob Edited June 29, 2017 by Welsh_red Quote Link to post
MikeyMJL 128 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 Good to know mate. Like the idea of it. Get them done around 6 months or a bit sooner if I notice them fighting like f**k! Quote Link to post
The one 8,398 Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 It shouldnt affect there working ability just there sex drive , Cant see them fighting till after there balls drop at there first season this time next year Quote Link to post
MikeyMJL 128 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 What age would you get them done? Quote Link to post
The one 8,398 Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 Up to you but its a easier operation when there in season and there balls are dropped out of season they carry them in there body could be a pure c of a operation if you dont get a ferret friendly vet Quote Link to post
max abell 196 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hi mate We work mainly Jill's but have got a couple of castrated hobs and a vasectomised hob We use the hobs on the big deep chalk warrens on the South Downs and trust me when I say having hobs castrated or vasectomised makes no difference to there working ability Good luck and happy hunting Quote Link to post
MikeyMJL 128 Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I appreciate all the replies. Been ringing round and castration is pretty pricey. Would a single hob left uncastrated be ok living on its own? Quote Link to post
Jamie m 668 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I appreciate all the replies. Been ringing round and castration is pretty pricey. Would a single hob left uncastrated be ok living on its own? Pets at home £40 each I think Quote Link to post
The one 8,398 Posted July 5, 2017 Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 I appreciate all the replies. Been ringing round and castration is pretty pricey. Would a single hob left uncastrated be ok living on its own? Aye but there social animals and are better with two or in a group Quote Link to post
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