Ferreting

[Thecooksta1 64]

Just recently been giving a ferret off an old bloke near me he caught it in its chicken coup , not sure on its age but looks young and healthy it’s timid as out also a jill.. keeps trying to run away tho any tips on training it up ???? Atb cookie 

[wildman 535]

Really  ought to ask round and see if anyone  missing it 

[Thecooksta1 64]

1 hour ago, wildman said:

Really  ought to ask round and see if anyone  missing it 

Already have he had it for five days. 

[jok 3,325]

It’s a lot to take on if you haven’t had them before. For starters where are you keeping her, ie hutch, water and food? Certainly looks ok so at least you are in with a chance. Working or pet? Don’t forget they can do some damage very quickly if they get out. Jok.

[Thecooksta1 64]

14 minutes ago, jok said:

It’s a lot to take on if you haven’t had them before. For starters where are you keeping her, ie hutch, water and food? Certainly looks ok so at least you are in with a chance. Working or pet? Don’t forget they can do some damage very quickly if they get out. Jok.

It’s in a hutch I bought one yesterday eating and drinking fine I am not sure weather it was a worker or pet but I was gonna try a few sets with it when it gains my trust. Cookie 

[jok 3,325]

There must be loads of folk who would gladly take you out. Just a word of warning. Does are carrying young so you might get stuck underground. I presume you haven’t got any gear so be careful. Jok.

[Thecooksta1 64]

31 minutes ago, jok said:

There must be loads of folk who would gladly take you out. Just a word of warning. Does are carrying young so you might get stuck underground. I presume you haven’t got any gear so be careful. Jok.

I have collars and locater off the old fella I picked it up from. More than likely be next season before it does anything mate. The pup seems to get on fine with it so they should make a good pair if it does it job. Cookie 

[jok 3,325]

Gives you time to get her ready for the collar. You’ll soon know if she’s worn one before. Good luck. Jok.

[Thecooksta1 64]

1 hour ago, jok said:

Gives you time to get her ready for the collar. You’ll soon know if she’s worn one before. Good luck. Jok.

She seems to be fine with dogs so that’s a good sign sure I’ll update on here how she gets on cheers Jok. Atb 

[The one 8,511]

maybe its all strange to her and thats why she timid let her settle over the summer and see how see gets on 

[Thecooksta1 64]

1 hour ago, The one said:

maybe its all strange to her and thats why she timid let her settle over the summer and see how see gets on 

I will do that [BANNED TEXT] she’s eating well.. I’ve giving her a rabbit yesterday and she’s pretty much smashed it already . Time to fill the freezer I think

[Luckee legs 485]

Hopefully she works out for you. On the timid nature; be prepared to give her time, maybe a lot of time. For example; I have taken in two ferrets this winter (different occasions) the jill is a good worker but even after 3 months with me she has days when she wants to hide in her cage or one of the pipes in the run. The male took 5 weeks before he would come to me to be picked up. the first two weeks I had to force the issue and get him out of his sleeping area.  

[Thecooksta1 64]

35 minutes ago, Luckee legs said:

Hopefully she works out for you. On the timid nature; be prepared to give her time, maybe a lot of time. For example; I have taken in two ferrets this winter (different occasions) the jill is a good worker but even after 3 months with me she has days when she wants to hide in her cage or one of the pipes in the run. The male took 5 weeks before he would come to me to be picked up. the first two weeks I had to force the issue and get him out of his sleeping area.  

Cheers for the advice do you think it would be a good idea to get another? Atb cookie 

[Daniel cain 46,193]

1 hour ago, Thecooksta1 said:

Cheers for the advice do you think it would be a good idea to get another? Atb cookie 

They do better with some company

[jok 3,325]

Got this mental picture of thecooksta wandering round Newcastle looking for another old guy, just caught a ferret in his chicken pen, willing to give it a new home and by the way, here’s  locator and collars?? The mind boggles but you never know. Just a bit of fun btw. Jok.