CraigGreg89 1 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hi peeps this might sound like a stupid question but will ask anyway. I am getting two jills next year when they are born. I was speaking to somebody at work and they said that i would need a male aswell, as when they come into season and nothing happens then this can cause them to die as their hormones will be all over and can cause them to get leukemia? Is this correct as i wouldnt want any harm to come to them? If this is the case what can i do as i dont want to breed? Quote Link to post
fieldsportsman 107 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hi peeps this might sound like a stupid question but will ask anyway. I am getting two jills next year when they are born. I was speaking to somebody at work and they said that i would need a male aswell, as when they come into season and nothing happens then this can cause them to die as their hormones will be all over and can cause them to get leukemia? Is this correct as i wouldnt want any harm to come to them? If this is the case what can i do as i dont want to breed? im in the same situation, ive got last years kits, im thinking of getting an injection from vets, but you can get them spayed or a vasectomized hob Quote Link to post
leepieman123 8 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 yes it can kill them over a time,i breed mine every season with my hobs sometimes they get pregnant sometimes they dont but it takes them out,you could go to the vet and get them jabed every time but dont know what that will cost you,or you could get a neuterd hobb Quote Link to post
CraigGreg89 1 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 yea i just dont want them to suffer but at the same time dont want to breed as i dont need loads and wouldnt want to be stuck with them as i wouldnt have any use for them. Anybody know how much it would cost to get the hob done? Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 yea i just dont want them to suffer but at the same time dont want to breed as i dont need loads and wouldnt want to be stuck with them as i wouldnt have any use for them. Anybody know how much it would cost to get the hob done? Quote Link to post
bush wacker 77 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 about £70 i think,depends on the the vet Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted December 23, 2010 Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 got a hob done about 7 years ago it cost 40 pounds. but if you definitly dont want to breed just get them spayed.it is a big decision because if you are working them. you could change your mind if they turn out 1st class workers. then you might wish you could breed from them with a good hob. if it was me i would get them jabbed then make a choice after a few seasons.only my opinion take in what other members suggest. Quote Link to post
CraigGreg89 1 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 what is this jabbed you speak off lol? Sorry am new to this and just want to make sure i know everything lol Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 what is this jabbed you speak off lol? Sorry am new to this and just want to make sure i know everything lol Quote Link to post
bush wacker 77 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 the jill jab it takes the jill out of season,the may be some one by you that has a vasectomized hob you can use Quote Link to post
darbo 4,774 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 a jill jab is a hormone injection which a vet will give to your ferrets.sometimes you may need to get this done twice in a season as i have had ferrets come back into season later in the year after having the first jab. it has only happened twice in the last 10 years, usually after the first jab they have been ok for the season.what i mean by season is the breeding season. usally starts roughly march-april.the best advice i can give you about the jill jab is to talk to a vet. Quote Link to post
superfurryanimal 91 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 get a hob and get him done mate cheaper in the long run, my jills came into season early last year so covered them with a vasectomised hob i've got which knocked them off but with the weather and long warm summer we had they came back into season later in the year so needed his services twice. you could also use him then to cover other mates jills for a small fee ! money back in no time lol Quote Link to post
Aaron_butcher 17 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Go to vets and ask for the jill jab. I pay £4.70 a pop. Quote Link to post
AL BUNDY 45 Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 never bred mine for seven years and didnt lose one. Quote Link to post
CraigGreg89 1 Posted December 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 yea am tempted to get a hob and just get it done. Only thing is i dont want to loose him and then al be back to square one but i guess that is a risk i will have to take lol. They will be fine to keep together all year round i am thinking? Cheers people for your help it has cleared this up for me and i think i may go to the vets and find out what things will cost me. Ohh one last thing if i do get the hobb done, it doesnt change their behavouir does it like make them more aggressive ect? Quote Link to post
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