2 hobs

[Aaron_butcher 17]

Hi, I got my first pair of ferrets yesterday (2 hobs) both are 4 months old and brothers. Do they have to be castrated or vasectomised for them to be able to live together happily. I intend to work them so would getting them done effect that. All help much appreciated. Aaron.

[Halfinch 51]

Hi, I got my first pair of ferrets yesterday (2 hobs) both are 4 months old and brothers. Do they have to be castrated or vasectomised for them to be able to live together happily. I intend to work them so would getting them done effect that. All help much appreciated. Aaron.

 

They can live together most of the year with no problems, but you may find they fight when they come into season, around about may-august.

If you get them castrated they should be fine all year, and as far as i know, it wont affect their working potential

[theferreter 311]

yes mate they can live together no problem my mate has 2 brothers living together but they will def need seperated when breeding season arrives and getting them castrated def wont effect ther working ability all the best wif them mate

[Aaron_butcher 17]

Thanks alot

Also, one of them is making a funny noise, it's like a cross between a wheeze and a cough, is it something tonworry about or is it a natural noise. Aaron.

[Halfinch 51]

Thanks alot

Also, one of them is making a funny noise, it's like a cross between a wheeze and a cough, is it something tonworry about or is it a natural noise. Aaron.

 

It doesn't sound good if he is making a kind of wheezing noise, i've never had any of mine make it, although i did have one that used to sneeze all the time, but never seemed ill in any other way, maybe better off getting a check at the vets.

[Aaron_butcher 17]

He seems pretty healthy but the people that had him before me neglected them a bit. Do I need a specialist vet or do the high street vets deal with ferrets?

[Halfinch 51]

Most vets should be ok with ferrets.

[micky 3,325]

Thanks alot

Also, one of them is making a funny noise, it's like a cross between a wheeze and a cough, is it something tonworry about or is it a natural noise. Aaron.

A change of bedding will make them sniff a bit.

[Aaron_butcher 17]

be got them on straw and shavings, could that be it?

Thanks again

[micky 3,325]

be got them on straw and shavings, could that be it?

Thanks again

It could be anything ,but a change of bedding will make them splutter if its dusty,

they don,t smoke do they?

[Aaron_butcher 17]

Yet, he is on 60 a day, that might be it LOL.

[scothunter 12,609]

ask someone who has ferts to listen to the noise mate.they do make funny noises dependiong on their mood.

is it constantly making this noise.

[Aaron_butcher 17]

not all the time, just short bursts every now and then. I thought it may be when he's annoyed as he mainly does it when squabbling over food or when I handle him (not been handled much by last owner).

[theferreter 311]

if u say they wernt looked after properly in there last home then he could of picked up an invection in his lungs cause of being in a damp pisshy cage but nie u have him in a dry cage wi nice clean bedding you should start 2 see an improvement in him in a couple of days pal all the best wif him

[Halfinch 51]

not all the time, just short bursts every now and then. I thought it may be when he's annoyed as he mainly does it when squabbling over food or when I handle him (not been handled much by last owner).

 

 

Ahh, probably no problem then, i thought you meant he did it all the time, it sounds like an aggression thing, i have one of my jills makes a kind of almost growling noise when she is ragging a rabbit.

Just keep an eye on him, but he sounds fine to me.