Michael lomax 0 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 just wundered because got a four year old jill Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 if there looked after they can live into double figures , 4 isnt particularly old for a ferret Quote Link to post
Michael lomax 0 Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 thanks was just wondering because got told that they only live for about 3-4 years so got bit worried as shes 4 Quote Link to post
stealthy1 3,964 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 9 is the oldest I've seen, but I have heard of older ferrets Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 No had several reach 10 over the years Quote Link to post
kx100 66 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 my uncel has a bit albino hob whos 10 and still going strong Quote Link to post
jayjay 264 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 one of my uncles had an old hob ferret that was 13, Quote Link to post
aston_shooter 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 They reckon on average 6-9 years or something, I know plenty that have made 8 or 9 with decent care. Quote Link to post
Coneytrappr 30 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 8-10 seems to be average if well looked after, my oldest jill is eight, still runs about like a mad thing. Quote Link to post
The one 8,483 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Most live into double figures oldest ive got is 12 years old Quote Link to post
max abell 196 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 We have a 10 year old jill and although now tends to sleep a lot she still has her mad dance around with all the younger ones now and again your jills got years left mate dont worry Quote Link to post
brogan12345 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 oldest ive seen is 10 mate Quote Link to post
solostoke 1 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 iv had 4 die since iv owned ferrets and only one of them has been under 10. you have ages left with her if you look after her well with a bit of luck. atb Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I think 16 is the oldest recorded, I can't remember where I heard it though. Quote Link to post
Prince_Jimmy 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 8-10 is aveage i heared Quote Link to post
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