huntergatherer 0 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 i agree with teh above. I ahve had hob with a limp!!!!! but they soon adapt. It can happen in large litters or with the runt sometimes they get a bit squished when 1st born. Time will tell He may just take a wee while longer to toughen his limbs up. looks healthy otherwise. Keep us posted Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Mt mate's hob went through a stage of walking like that when he was a kit. We put him on a diet of chicken wings & he was back to normal within a few weeks. Whether it was the chicken wings, or he just 'grew' out if, who knows, but he's fine now. Quote Link to post
Guest bigredbusa Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 cheers , here is hoping . Quote Link to post
The one 8,512 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I think if it was something it would have affected the whole litter he's maybe just a bit behind try him on a flat surface not grass and see how he manages them keep him on a flesh diet and all that will help ,in a couple of weeks i reckon he will be the same as the rest Quote Link to post
Guest jojoamojo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 we had a hob come in like that last year, we used to hold his back end in a bath of warm water and the constant movement made his legs stronger i hope he gets stronger soon Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 that young hob didnt even look like it wanted to move which would tell me that it is in some sort of discomfort ... it obviously has some sort of defect that is going to effect it for the rest of its life and seriously hinder it at a worker so that means it is destined for a life in a cage .... do the decent thing and end its misery now ........... Quote Link to post
Guest jojoamojo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 that young hob didnt even look like it wanted to move which would tell me that it is in some sort of discomfort ... it obviously has some sort of defect that is going to effect it for the rest of its life and seriously hinder it at a worker so that means it is destined for a life in a cage .... do the decent thing and end its misery now ........... come off it, you cant tell that off a 2 min you tube video Quote Link to post
Guest bigredbusa Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Yep im gonna give it a couple of weeks socks , it may pick up Quote Link to post
rra88it 0 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 good for you giving him a chance, like most people have said he is maybe just a late developer Quote Link to post
Guest bigredbusa Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 well i just moved them in the run and 'spacky' is still having problems keeping up with the rest , he is feeding as well as the rest . if he can walk but still has problems getting a jog on i might keep him as that might be an ideal ferret for bolting as he wont be quick enough to chase lol Quote Link to post
fireman 11,003 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I have a 3 legged hob that was born like it,he has no tail either but does work good little bolter.He climbs the wire on my court ok but don't climb as high as the rest do,good luck with him BRB. Quote Link to post
The one 8,512 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Osteodystrophy if the kitt had that it defenitly moves like a seal this kitts not doing that it just looks uncomfertable with the leg,Best thing as you say give it a couple of weeks assess it again then make your mind up Quote Link to post
socks 32,253 Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 that young hob didnt even look like it wanted to move which would tell me that it is in some sort of discomfort ... it obviously has some sort of defect that is going to effect it for the rest of its life and seriously hinder it at a worker so that means it is destined for a life in a cage .... do the decent thing and end its misery now ........... come off it, you cant tell that off a 2 min you tube video nope i cant but i can tell from over 30 years of keeping and working ferrets ........ Quote Link to post
Guest jojoamojo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 go on with ya, it could just have had a bump, give it a flippin chance Quote Link to post
Guest jojoamojo Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 jesus he said hes giving it a chance jojo ffs cant you reply to any topics without causing an argument i am not arguing Quote Link to post
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