Tad2310 3 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 I bred my Jill a few weeks ago her vulva has gone back down and is back normal now. So I'm assuming she's taken. What do I need to look out for. Also do I need to feed her any different to what I am atm she's got constant water a dry ferret food I give her birds what I shoot and rabbit that I shoot snare etc. any advice would be great thanks 1 Quote Link to post
onthehunt 40 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 My jill is showing nipples now they are also reddening, she's bulging out at the sides and stashing her food esp the fresh meat I give her. she started showing these symptoms a week or so after I separated them but she could have conceived way before this. Make sure you increase her food intake because she needs the extra calories, least this is what I was advised. And mines eating like a pig Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 She does seem to be eating a lot more than she usually does her nipples look like there getting bigger. Is there anything else inneed to look out for or know thanks Quote Link to post
onthehunt 40 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Aside from a bulging, round stomach that's the only other obvious symptom ive seen in mine. They will also make nests and you'll see them hiding under them. i have observed plenty of mates' jills throughout their pregnancies but this is my first litter. so if this is your first too then we're in the same boat. Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yes we're both in the same boat just wanting to know as much as I can from others on this site see if they learn me anything lol. Quote Link to post
wicklapaul 2 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 My Jill is expecting as well, apart from the obvious getting fatter, nipples getting bigger, the dont like being handled when pregnant, even quite one can start given a nip if you go about picking them up, Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Can they start to bite then my Jill dosent seem to be bothered about me picking her up. Atm anyway lol. I clean her out every2 days so that's her cage is all clean for her. When will I defiantly begin to tell. That she's pregnant. I'm more than certain she is. Just it's my first time breeding. Quote Link to post
onthehunt 40 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Yeah i have some mates who's lovely natured jills turn into wild animals and bite to the bone. I have been given the advice to leave them to it 2 weeks following the birth don't disturb them but replace their food, water etc and just stick in some more bedding but dont touch the nest. Some people know their jills very well and have had several litters by them, may have a strong bond with them and can handle the kits from birth. But this can only be if the particular jill is one that doesn't turn into a monster lol Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Lol I better keep an eye on her then she's not biting me lol. Can't see her biting tho as she's never bitten me no once not even tryed to if you ask me. But that's not been pregnant maybe she will change thru pregnancy. Thanks for the advise guys so leave the kits untill there at least 2 weeks old then and don't disturb the nest. What's best for her to make her nest with would you say shredded paper and soft hay. Thanks Quote Link to post
long dog 125 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 mine has never nipped me before but had her kits 3 days ago and turned into a right monster lol even got use a litter picker to change her food and water. ATB long dog Quote Link to post
francolin 449 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 lads apart from the obvious swelling of the body and nipples you might notice hair thining on belly area,dont increase food too much,just keep em well fed not over fed they will be fine,as for not looking at the kits for a few weeks,BET YOU DO Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Hah ill defo want to have a look as soon as. But obviously I'll have no choice but to leave them until there at least a few weeks old as I don't want hey being scared and eating them Quote Link to post
vanman1 411 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Nest material i use hay and let her get on with it, she will sort it out. I trust my ferrets 100% but they can turn nippy whilst with young so caution advised .She will let you know if she is happy or not.Personaly i check my litters day one with minimal disturbance but i know my jills well ,if you have any doubt leave alone!! Quote Link to post
Tad2310 3 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 One more thing is does her piss smell a lot stronger when pregnant as cleaned her out earlier and to me it smelt stronger. A lot stronger is that normal. Or not. She's putting weight on can see it on her lol. Going to have so cracking workers from these 2 Quote Link to post
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