feeding times???

[bullseye76 16]

hi guys I'm new to ferreting!! we have 2, 9 week old jill kits and i want to feed them the dead male quails we have surplus as we breed quails!! but how long should i leave the quail in with the ferrets?? they seem to go mad for a bit and have a good feast on it but obviously a whole quail is to much for 2 little kits!! so they leave a good far bit!!

atb stu

[nobjerk 161]

trouble is in the hot weather the remains will attract flies and go off quickly , best to chop up and refrigerate the bits . if you imagine the size of the gut on such a small ferret it dosnt take much to fill them up , trial and error is the key . feed on a morning and then try again at lunch then again at tea time you will soon know if they are hungry . you can also use this situation to your advantage by handfeeding the small amounts to get them used to your fingers and being handled . if they are still hungry just up your quantity or feed more often and as they grow they will obviously need extra rations.

[The one 8,535]

Cut the quail in half just now then later when there older put a whole one in as late as you can when its dark and you will find they have time to get a couple of feeds off it and a nap in between then just remove the remains in the morning . you might find they get fed up of quail all the time though

[bullseye76 16]

cheers guys thats wicked i will feed at night from now on anyway as the weather is getting a bit hotter

and i mix there diet from chicken legs/ wings/ quarters to quail to day old chicks to pigeon well everything really plus were quite partial to a bit of quail ourselves so will my new harris hawk!!

thanks

atb stu