how long do you wait

[pikey2983 2]

my jill had her babys 4 days ago now and im just wanting to know how long should i wait till i can hold my jill everytime i go to the cage she is still very nervous and i dont want to get biten.

[sue 1]

she is bound to be nervous shes on the look out for danger ,if she was happy to come to you before she had the kits then i carnt see a problem now but wash your hands well before touching her and dont move far away from her kits,take her a egg and stroke her first as she eats it dont move to quickly that will freak her out

[pikey2983 2]

ok cheers for that. she has lost a bit of weight aswell whats the best food to give her for her to put it back on fast.

[Guest Ditch_Shitter]

Just feed her fresh flesh as it starts getting dark and otherwise leave her alone to get on with things. Count the kits once they're out of the nest and mouching about of their own volition. Why complicate matters?

[COMPO 54]

Just feed her fresh flesh as it starts getting dark and otherwise leave her alone to get on with things. Count the kits once they're out of the nest and mouching about of their own volition. Why complicate matters?

 

[Meerihunter 7]

I empty the nestboxes of waste food everyday this time of year, I do the same when the kits arrive just the same and I've never had any problem with jills or hobs killing kits, trying to bite me or looking even the slightest bit anxious about anything. I'm not saying for one minute you guys are wrong, just thought I'd give my personal experiences.

 

I know my ferrets, however if you are at all worried about bothering them don't do it, certainly don't just for the sake looking.

[crow wing 0]

Just feed her fresh flesh as it starts getting dark and otherwise leave her alone to get on with things. Count the kits once they're out of the nest and mouching about of their own volition. Why complicate matters?

 

 

Spot on mate..sound advice..the most tamest of Jills prior to kits adopt a different frame of mind when a litter is born..almost semi wild and untrusting of anyone..anything..I agree mate leave well alone until things settle down and kits are out and bout..