JordKil 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Ah but one hutch is a wee(ish) one and one is a big 2 floor thing but only has solid sides on the top floor as the bottom is just wire (apart from the back) There is one jill in there (mentioned before) who I can tell you now that she wont tolerate other kits. Plus my hobs would ravage the rest if given the chance to. Also they are all in the shed so distance would be difficult. Jordan Quote Link to post
ade33uk 86 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 dont put pregnant ferrets in the cage with wire floor ,the kits are tiny and will fall through it , cant you knock some cages together out of ply . Quote Link to post
JordKil 0 Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oh the floor aint wire but the sides are that was the problem if they were to crawl out the sides. I guess I could but the wire is the harder part to get hold of. A roll of it from my work is £25!!!! Also what thickness of wood would be best if I was to build one. Cheers Jordan Quote Link to post
whin 463 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 scottish borders edinburgh all round that area mostly , worked up at the stracathro by pass years ago , edinburgh and the borders is in scotland , had gredy ferrets like that mostly males young ones , i put them in carrying box let them have there feed then put him in later on ,jordan no montrose bay well thast further down from you and other salmon bits up your way Quote Link to post
storm323 191 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good luck with them mate i think you should get rid of them quite easy ive seen alot of people after them on here you will need to catch pleanty of rabbits to feed them.I was thinking to if they are preagnant try and get hold of a hob thats had the snip for the summer mate cheers. Quote Link to post
mackay 3,676 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 It might be an idea to seperate the two (maybe) pregnant jills. I've never had two take at once but have heard that if they're kept together then when the first one gives birth, the other may miscarry in order to help raise the first ones kits. Plus if you've never bred them before you'll have to keep special eye on how they take to motherhood.Oh and I know this sounds funny but are they both of sound hearing? If they can't hear the kits then they'll just let them die! I've read some shit on here but that has exceeded anything to date by a mile. Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 It might be an idea to seperate the two (maybe) pregnant jills. I've never had two take at once but have heard that if they're kept together then when the first one gives birth, the other may miscarry in order to help raise the first ones kits. Plus if you've never bred them before you'll have to keep special eye on how they take to motherhood.Oh and I know this sounds funny but are they both of sound hearing? If they can't hear the kits then they'll just let them die! I've read some shit on here but that has exceeded anything to date by a mile. Yes i agree lots of old wives tails there Quote Link to post
The one 8,594 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 It might be an idea to seperate the two (maybe) pregnant jills. I've never had two take at once but have heard that if they're kept together then when the first one gives birth, the other may miscarry in order to help raise the first ones kits. Plus if you've never bred them before you'll have to keep special eye on how they take to motherhood.Oh and I know this sounds funny but are they both of sound hearing? If they can't hear the kits then they'll just let them die! It just gets better and better on here Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 I did say I was no expert! Since I'm pretty much self taught when it comes to ferrets you can't blame me too much for reading a few books along the way. My info came from a book I own called 'The Ferret' by 'About Pets'. I have read others but they don't delve into reproduction so much. I am clearly humble in all of yours presence, since before joining this forum I've never had the benefit of other people's experience. And personally I'd rather make some awkward arrangements for housing rather than chance losing a litter. If I'm wrong, so be it, but some old wives tales are true you know! Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh and just a question, which bit is shit exactly, or is it both? That ferrets are capable of spontaneous miscarriage or that a deaf ferret will neglect her kits because she can't hear them/ where they are? Just wondering? Quote Link to post
mackay 3,676 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh and just a question, which bit is shit exactly, or is it both? That ferrets are capable of spontaneous miscarriage or that a deaf ferret will neglect her kits because she can't hear them/ where they are?Just wondering? Basically all of it, and the book your quoting The Ferret by about pets says it all really. Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Fair enough, if its shit its shit! Pity theres no governing body to make sure what books say has to be true, eh? So many people on this site recommend newbies to read as much as they can, and since books on ferret management are few on the ground, its just a pity when one turns round and bites you on the arse. But I don't think its very fair to jump on someone's back just cos they are misinformed! Just tell it straight otherwise how else are people supposed to learn? You know, one of the purposes of this site! Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Oh and just a question, which bit is shit exactly, or is it both? That ferrets are capable of spontaneous miscarriage or that a deaf ferret will neglect her kits because she can't hear them/ where they are?Just wondering? The mothering instinct is very strong it wont rely on just hearing , apart from anything else having had a deaf ferret & i can asure you she knew when fresh rabbit was put in the cage for her, she used her nose As for misscarriage , all animals misscarry for a whole host of reasons , some dont even consceive if the conditions are not right nature takes over & so it should, i am not a fan of communal housing of jills at birth time anyway , but there seems no real clear evidence to prove that jills kept together will not all give birth & raise the kits Lone jills are as likely to cull here own kits as jills kept in communal groups , as i have never kept groups of gravid jills i cant speak from experience but i have had jills here birth to cull the lot several times, seemingly something was wrong & nature took over Quote Link to post
Ginette 0 Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thankyou Kay, what you wrote was really helpful. At least now I'm better informed! As for the book, the bin awaits. Quote Link to post
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