Col_c88 41 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 well i have had to calm myself down as i was over excited about getting 2 kits off my mate when his ferrets breed.. but something hit me today that its still gonna be a couple month, they have yet to breed, then the pregnancy period, then however long it takes for them to be able to leave the mother. so im kinda gutted, as this will be my first time owning ferrets and working an animal which im very excited about i spent all day yesterdat setting up 2 hutches in the shed,making shelves etc. im going to spend tomorrow staining them.. i got myself a mk3 and a collar so all i need is the bedding(gonna grab some straw and an old jumper i think will do) and some wood chippings and im sorted for them.. he told me the other day he could give me one of the young from last year to get me going so i might take him up on his offer if hes at the pub tonight,, but will the fact that its worked with him and not even smelt me before matter? i know what im doing as ive been with him and his 2 best workers a fair few times now but just wondering if there a bit like a dog were the dogs owner is more important to the dog than a random person (i know what i mean..) Quote Link to post
ferretman89 68 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 hi mate, if the ferret is tame and easy to handle it shouldnt be a proplem. I got a albino jill from keith off here and i had never met the guy or ferret before. It was from last years kits and its been great. All i do it just show my knuckle let is sniff then pick it up. My mate has started going with me and he had never held any of my ferrets before. I told him to do the same and they are fine he always has hold of them and not been bit yet. I guess if you call them when you feed them and handle them then they shouldnt be an issue with the ferret not knowing you. Hope that helps Quote Link to post
Col_c88 41 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 kinda like showing the back of your hand to a unknown dog and letting it sniff you then.....thats put my mind to rest thankyou very much mate this forum is full of such helpful people thanks again!! Quote Link to post
ferretman89 68 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 np mate i tend to clench my hand and let them sniff my knuckle that way if they do bite its hard for them to latch on i find Quote Link to post
The one 8,535 Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thats a kind offer to get you start as getting kits it will be september before you might be able to start them ,and having a older ferret will help bring the kits on Quote Link to post
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