gibby 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) Try not to worry im sure they will be fine! All ferts are different sizes especially at that age. One jill in my litter is about 3/4 the size of the rest of the jills but shes healthy and happy and getting enough food. Yours will grow in time but even at adult size they may be different in size. As for feeding meat, I would try chicken as opposed to mince. You can get a tray of 10 chicken wings for about 1.50 from tescos and these have plenty of skin and bone so will give your ferrets something to chew and crunch on. As for not wanting to eat meat, dont give them any choice. If you put the meat in beside the kibble and they are used to kibble that might be why they are turning the meat down. Hope this helps And I would just like to add, well done to you artemis, you have been very very responsible and patient and read up before getting your ferrets and are continuing to read up after getting them to ensure they are kept safe and happy. Im sure everyone on here does the same. But Im sure your ferrets are gonne be glad to be in such a caring home. Edited June 28, 2007 by gibby Quote Link to post
Madcowz 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Must go and phone our nearest "game" butcher, and see if he has any rabbits I can have - or pheasant or pigeon! How close to Dorking are you? We have loads of rabbit in our keep fresh larder (the fields) which I have been saving for when our ferts arrive. More than happy to pop out and whop a few for you. Seems silly to pay when we often have trouble giving them away. /Mad Quote Link to post
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Hob&Jill 258 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) PS - am putting the hutch outside tonight (they've been indoors the first few days for me to keep an eye on them). I think they're ready for the great outdoors now - if everyone else here thinks that's a good idea? I have 2 hutches, they're in the smaller at the minute, but will get them into the bigger one when they look ready for the extra room. I cannot wait to see what the local squirrels think when they meet them!!! Thanks so much everyone for the help and advice I'm getting here, it's really good having this support and encouragement. Yeh they will be fine in the hutch I would do as someone else said (cant remember who) dont give them any choice about the food, one of mine loves dry food, would eat it over meat but shes not getting any of it! They other one is abit more sensible and wont touch it.... Wont be long before these guys will have meat :D My first litter....... Edited June 28, 2007 by Hob&Jill Quote Link to post
ferret15 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 im glad hes picked up now that hes eating there will be no stoping him they will be fine in the hutch dont worrie he will work out what meet is soon my little ones are so cheeky i had three attached to my shoe laces the other day Quote Link to post
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Hob&Jill 258 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Wont be long before these guys will have meat :D My first litter....... Awww, they're just beautiful - what colour will they be when they're grown - look a lovely silvery colour right now (on my screen!)? Have just moved the hutch into the garden - and given them a chicken leg - Enzo picked it up and dragged it to the bedroom! Dino has been to the water dish, and is certainly looking more perky and alive today! I think it'll be more peaceful for the ferrets in the garden - and they'll have lots more to see and smell! Lovely big pidgeon was sitting ontop of the hutch a moment ago - wish I could've caught it! They are all Polecats I think, cant wait until there eyes are open and they start going walk about! Quote Link to post
darren m 1 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Artemis -- make sure you keep them out of direct sunlight when you put them in there out side gage . ferrets dont have sweat glands as such so can over heat very quickly. keep the up dates coming , loks like your doing a great job . mine are 7 weeks old this weekend , all eating rabbit , mince chicken etc but still given them a bit of LACTOL powdered milk in warm water they love it so does the jill . Darren . Quote Link to post
Greenrodders 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 It looks like they're doing fine. Play fighting is a good sign of health. If you've had much rain I would keep an eye on whether they are in danger of getting cold and wet, but to be honest, having read about the love and attention you've been giving them, you don't really need advice, just reassurance you're doing a great job. Well done! Quote Link to post
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Greenrodders 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 I think you're doing fine and so are the little ferrets. If I was a baby ferret, I'd want you looking after me, well done. Next advice - crack open a can or bottle of whatever you fancy and relax. You deserve it! Quote Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 Well done sounds like there picking up a treat Quote Link to post
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