Breeding Issue!!

[Nathan1991 25]

Good afternoon guys,

 

One of my Jill's is in heat and I have tried her with a hob twice and she dosnt seem to have taken, her vulva is still really swollen, how long after mating does it usually return to normal. Any help appreciated.

 

ATB Nathan

[The one 8,479]

Up to two weeks mate check the back of her neck for markings to see if hes had a grip and done the deed

[Nathan1991 25]

Thanks mate, I'm just worried she might die if she doesn't get caught

[vanman1 411]

Thanks mate, I'm just worried she might die if she doesn't get caught

She will NOT die its an old wives tale However you will need 100% hutch hygine.The reason ferrets become unwell when not mated is the fact they are dragging an open weeping fanny through piss and shit etc in the huth/run hence they get infections!Likes been said already check her neck for wetness /marks etc and can take upto 2 weeks for swelling to come down.Good luck.

[Nathan1991 25]

Cheers buddy I'm a little less anxious now

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Thanks mate, I'm just worried she might die if she doesn't get caught

Load of rubbish will not die clean living conditions good grub never had a problem.

[Nathan1991 25]

Cheers john they are always clean so should have no worries there

[The one 8,479]

As said she wont die she might loss some condition but she will be fine , for the last couple of years as ive feed mine ive cleaned up there swellings from shavenings and they have been fine

[joe14 98]

If you dont know the basics why are you even considering breeding. She either needs a jill jab, vasectomised hob or to be spayed..

[Nathan1991 25]

Hi joe14,

 

Breeding them wasn't always on the cards but I was lead to believe that if she didn't engage in intercourse she could develop life threatening issues. But to be honest my original question didn't really invite patronising responses, if my post irritates you I would probably suggest taking a stand on you moral highhorse in response to another issue that someone is trying to resolve.

 

To the rest of you thanks for your advice it has been greatly appreciated

 

ATB Nathan

[toolebox 1,546]

Hi joe14,

 

Breeding them wasn't always on the cards but I was lead to believe that if she didn't engage in intercourse she could develop life threatening issues. But to be honest my original question didn't really invite patronising responses, if my post irritates you I would probably suggest taking a stand on you moral highhorse in response to another issue that someone is trying to resolve.

 

To the rest of you thanks for your advice it has been greatly appreciated

 

ATB Nathan

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Well said Nathan,far too many of these type of people lying in wait ,ready to pounce out there ,their posts help no one,they sorta remind of a hawk waiting on a fence post ,watchin & waiting . Edited April 3, 2014 by toolebox

[bobcullen79 1,495]

 

Hi joe14,

 

Breeding them wasn't always on the cards but I was lead to believe that if she didn't engage in intercourse she could develop life threatening issues. But to be honest my original question didn't really invite patronising responses, if my post irritates you I would probably suggest taking a stand on you moral highhorse in response to another issue that someone is trying to resolve.

 

To the rest of you thanks for your advice it has been greatly appreciated

 

ATB Nathan

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Well said Nathan,far too many of these type of people lying in wait ,ready to pounce out there ,their posts help no one,they sorta remind of a hawk waiting on a fence post ,watchin & waiting .

 

Thing is Toolbox. Joe raised a valid point. I cant think of another domesticated animal so flippantly bred in this country. It`s almost natural progression for some folk get a ferret, get two, breed them,(cos they think its the only option) then they`re in the classifieds 2 month later advertised as "whole ferret set up, 2 ferrets, 10 nets and a 3ft woodchip hutch, excellent workers" Yeah right.... Some people still see them as disposable or merely pound notes.

[toolebox 1,546]

Offen its not so much the message as the tone its delieved in that counts ,you can always get youre message across without being rude or upsetting anyone and after all no one knows Nathans intentions on this litter ,Joe never bothered to ask ,he could have hunting homes lined up or he could have himself caught the life long bug of ferreting ,something we NEVER get sick of ,theres just something about it ,that draws one back day after day .Im leaving in the morning for two long days of payed rabbiting ,most of which will be ferreting using either a lurcher or and the long net ,I cant wait even though I use the ferret once or twice most days .

Edited April 3, 2014 by toolebox

[bobcullen79 1,495]

I wouldnt have considered it a rude reply to be honest, blunt yes, but not rude. This site is not generally known for its grade A English graduates and sometimes you have to read between the lines and not get offended by what`s written. After all, forums are based on peoples opinions albeit badly strung together ones

Enjoy your upcoming days of sport. Bob.

[toolebox 1,546]

I wouldnt have considered it a rude reply to be honest, blunt yes, but not rude. This site is not generally known for its grade A English graduates and sometimes you have to read between the lines and not get offended by what`s written. After all, forums are based on peoples opinions albeit badly strung together ones

Enjoy your upcoming days of sport. Bob.

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Good point Bob ,Im a kiwi and we perhaps view things alittle different blunt would = rude in NZ ,but I must remind myself where this site is based here ,so point taken .Opinions I find are very much like butts everybodys got one & theirs is the best !!lol Sport isnt a word we would use around a paying land owner ,I might think hell am I REALLY getting payed to do this ? usual we use terms like ,we will murder ever single rabbit we see ,keep after the last one for you , knowing full well on our next visit in a months time they will be back there as, thick as ever.Good sport my word .......YES !!!!

Edited April 3, 2014 by toolebox