FERRET help

[darren m 1]

it had been in and out of the stables and feed storage area for a few days .

i could of left it , but there are a few good ratting terriers down she would,nt stand a chance .

 

just noticed this ferret as got a few blood sucking ticks on her , how do you get them off , will they perimantely damage the animal , do i need vet meds ..

 

whats the best bedding for her .

 

can i feed egg or cooked chicken / turkey .

 

thanks

[Herdsman 0]

Hi Darren

 

You can buy tick hooks they are very useful and quick to remove, there shouldn't be any problem health wise with ticks on ferrets i've taken 75 off a rescue once and i'm sure it was well glad to be rid of them.

 

As for bedding steer away from wood shavings, it's okay for litter areas but not bedding. I use old clothing, remove any buttons though because they are bound to eat them. Also shredded paper is useful as long as there's not too much colour print which can be toxic.

 

Feed wise cooked chicken/turkey fine provided not bones are present (cooked bones are brittle and can lodge in throat), would be better to feed completely raw as the bones will help to clean teeth. I personally steer away from eggs and milk it doesn't do them any good gives them the squirts.

 

Remember they are carnivores and need high protein diets, cat and dog foods do not give enough protien long term.

 

hope that helps?

[Guest JDF]

[quote name='Herdsman' date='Apr 25 2007, 02:21 PM' post='

 

As for bedding steer away from wood shavings, it's okay for litter areas but not bedding.

could you elaborate on that point please.

[danielt 1]

[quote name='Herdsman' date='Apr 25 2007, 02:21 PM' post='

 

As for bedding steer away from wood shavings, it's okay for litter areas but not bedding.

could you elaborate on that point please.

 

Dont use woodshavings for the bedding area, doesnt provide much to snuggle into, use hay or newspaper, use woodshavings in the run area.

Edited April 25, 2007 by danielt

[Guest JDF]

well for years now i've used shavings in the bedding area,they make a nest in and are quite snug.i put hay in come winter but they usually pull most of it out.

[Kay 3,709]

well for years now i've used shavings in the bedding area,they make a nest in and are quite snug.i put hay in come winter but they usually pull most of it out.

 

i use a layer of shavings in the bed area & then shredded paper

[danielt 1]

well for years now i've used shavings in the bedding area,they make a nest in and are quite snug.i put hay in come winter but they usually pull most of it out.

 

i use a layer of shavings in the bed area & then shredded paper

 

Yeh that makes sense

[Herdsman 0]

Well basically I've never used them, imagine yourself lying in the stuff and breathing in the dust it won't do you any good. I know they say it's dust extracted, well through some in the air and see.

 

Have a look at this link

 

My Webpage

 

Well basically I've never used them, imagine yourself lying in the stuff and breathing in the dust it won't do you any good. I know they say it's dust extracted, well through some in the air and see.

 

Have a look at this link

 

My Webpage

 

sorry! it is a link but not actually my web page (still new to this)

[Guest JDF]

interesting little article that,surely if thats the case then they'd be a no no for runs,litter areas as well.

[Herdsman 0]

interesting little article that,surely if thats the case then they'd be a no no for runs,litter areas as well.

 

 

Well, really it's a case of reducing risk I suppose