lawrence 657 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 ok so I've two jills, one definitely pregnant and due early next month, the other could well be pregnant too, thought I'm not sure, if so she would be about 3 weeks behind the other, do i need to separate them? Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 If you know te date the first litters due hen allow her a week before the birth to settle & do a nest in her own cage , i wouldnt personally leave them together Quote Link to post
para1 11 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 separate mate to much age gap and how will you know brother and sister when you want to sell the young??P1 Quote Link to post
lawrence 657 Posted March 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 much appreciated, thanks, i'll get stuck into setting up another hutch. l'ld welcome any other tips for the first time ferret breeder. Quote Link to post
The one 8,598 Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Probably to big a gap in ages the second litter might get nothing from the milk bar competing with a three week old litter Quote Link to post
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