Are they just playing?

[SamMoss17 0]

So i went out to feed my ferrets and give them abit of attention, And the younger ferret was draging the other one around by the neck. and kept trying to drag it into there sleeping section. there both jils and are both going to be coming into season this year. was just curious if there are just playing or if it's anything else. thanks.

Sam

[stubby 175]

just playing/acting out, dont worry about it, but you'll need to either get jill jabs or snipped hob to bring them out of season at some point

[whippeter69 88]

I had the same problem mate. It looked bloody violent to me so i got rid of one of the jills.

[The one 8,597]

There hormone's are running wild mate

[stubby 175]

I had the same problem mate. It looked bloody violent to me so i got rid of one of the jills.

 

dare I say another ferret keeper, not understanding ferret behaviour

[Bevwallis 7]

I have to admit when i first saw the ferrets draggingeach other about i did raise an eyebrow- however it is just something they do.

 

To ferrets it makes sense

[SamMoss17 0]

I have to admit when i first saw the ferrets draggingeach other about i did raise an eyebrow- however it is just something they do.

 

To ferrets it makes sense

Thanks guys, thought they was just playing just wasnt that sure cheers. can u get a jil sprayed while it's in season or does it have to be when there out of season? cause i'll get them jabbed if not.

[ferretgirl 0]

I love it when they drag each other!

 

We have all jills, and it's great watching Boba, our very slender small poley attempt to drag Bino, our massive giant albino jill......she actually gets quite far......is very funny!!!!!!!!

 

With regard the spaying when in season, you'd have to check with your vet! Some vets are happy to spay whilst they're in season and others aren't! When in season I think the problem is the blood vessels (sp?) are very close to where the vet is cutting and just to be on the safe side they might prefer to wait!

 

I personally am having our 2 8 month old girls jill jabbed when they come in season (Bino was actually jabbed over christmas coz she came into season real early!), then having them spayed next month!

[Kay 3,709]

Normal hormonal behaviour, only thing to do is keep an eye on them as i have experienced jills dragging other ferrets to the degree where they prevent them from eating , so just keep an eye on them & remove the culprets if it gets really bad , usually it sorts its self out