Found Ferret

[Halfinch 51]

Just had a call from a friend, his mum has found a ferret, don't know any other details apart from it is friendly, gonna pick it up tonight, it was found in Birch Green, so if anyone has lost a fert around that area let me know.

[Halfinch 51]

Ok, update, The ferret seems friendly enough, and looks quite healthy apart from his weight, he is pretty thin, i guess he has been out for quite a while, the other thing, that someone maybe able to give suggestions on is, when i put him in a cage, it's only a small rabit cage for tonight, he is going ballistic, running backward and forward like a ferret possesed.

Do you think this maybe because he has had freedom for a while?

[Kay 3,709]

Ok, update, The ferret seems friendly enough, and looks quite healthy apart from his weight, he is pretty thin, i guess he has been out for quite a while, the other thing, that someone maybe able to give suggestions on is, when i put him in a cage, it's only a small rabit cage for tonight, he is going ballistic, running backward and forward like a ferret possesed.

Do you think this maybe because he has had freedom for a while?

 

well done taking it in

[Halfinch 51]

Ok, update, The ferret seems friendly enough, and looks quite healthy apart from his weight, he is pretty thin, i guess he has been out for quite a while, the other thing, that someone maybe able to give suggestions on is, when i put him in a cage, it's only a small rabit cage for tonight, he is going ballistic, running backward and forward like a ferret possesed.

Do you think this maybe because he has had freedom for a while?

 

well done taking it in

 

Well couldn't just leave the poor bugger, but he'll have to learn there is no such thing as a free ride, i'll soon have him working for his supper.

[The one 8,589]

Nice one for taking him in .you checked him over and any ticks ?? might give a idea of how long hes been on the loose

[lorelei0922 2]

Ok, update, The ferret seems friendly enough, and looks quite healthy apart from his weight, he is pretty thin, i guess he has been out for quite a while, the other thing, that someone maybe able to give suggestions on is, when i put him in a cage, it's only a small rabit cage for tonight, he is going ballistic, running backward and forward like a ferret possesed.

Do you think this maybe because he has had freedom for a while?

 

 

cage pacing is a stress thing.. and yeah its probably a bit of both... he's in a new enclosed space! and he's wanting to get away from the unfamiliar!

 

give him a lil time to settle

 

well done for taking him in and looking after him... its what any person SHOULD do.. but not all would...

[Funfuret 1]

Well done on taking him in

[Kay 3,709]

90% of the pacers i had here were entire males & the couple of females i have had who did it made cracking workers

[Guest coopermurphy3]

id say he is hungry what type is it

[poacherjim 0]

Ok, update, The ferret seems friendly enough, and looks quite healthy apart from his weight, he is pretty thin, i guess he has been out for quite a while, the other thing, that someone maybe able to give suggestions on is, when i put him in a cage, it's only a small rabit cage for tonight, he is going ballistic, running backward and forward like a ferret possesed.

Do you think this maybe because he has had freedom for a while?

is it a used rabbit cage?? if so it may be able to smell the previous residents

[Halfinch 51]

well 24hrs later, he seems to be a lot calmer, i introduced him to a few other guys and girls (1 hob, 2 young jills) and they are getting on like a house on fire, he seems to be eating well, i've give him a dose of flea treatment, which the rest get regular, can't find any ticks, but his coat is moulting, like a very moulting thing. :wacko: He is a lot smaller than my other 2 hobs, not just because he is under weight but his head is very small too, bloody long though, cant wait to get him strong, and see how he does on the bunnies.

 

I'm not going to start working any of them for about 8 weeks, so we'll see how he goes.

 

I'm pretty much starting again this season, because as some people know, i lost my best jill, and have only got young'uns and this fella.

 

Bring it on. :thumbs-up:

[gilly-93 31]

Good of you for takeing him in and good luck for next season

[The one 8,589]

Age's ago you never admitted to losing a ferret in case it had killed somebodies hens or pet rabbit and you had to pay for them . have you asked about to see if somebodies looking for him ????

[Guest coopermurphy3]

it is good to (banned text) people like (banned text) helping the less fortunate animals

[stubby 175]

as good as it is, I would have kept it in quarentine for a few weeks, you never know it could be carrying something, (ferret related )