Kay 3,709 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory Link to post
Funfuret 1 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory I think that maybe some pet owners have contributed to the deep rift and it's a two-way thing. I've seen lot of incorrect assumptions made by people who own them just as pets about the way working owners keep them . Odd really because I've seen loads of 5 star ferret accommodation on here... masses of space and extra's like paddling pools Plus diet-wise the workers tend to get the best; real healthy, Cordon bleu ferret food (raw carcases) instead of being restricted to processed rubbish... Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory I think that maybe some pet owners have contributed to the deep rift and it's a two-way thing. I've seen lot of incorrect assumptions made by people who own them just as pets about the way working owners keep them . Odd really because I've seen loads of 5 star ferret accommodation on here... masses of space and extra's like paddling pools Plus diet-wise the workers tend to get the best; real healthy, Cordon bleu ferret food (raw carcases) instead of being restricted to processed rubbish... Oh i agree 100% perhaps its down to some off the american books & sites people tend to look at in the first place untill they know there kept totallly differently here , used to gets lots of people asking about things like descenting , very american & the silly dressing up stuff Link to post
The one 8,456 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 You will have to let us know how she get's on when you try her in the field you know you want too. Link to post
sue 1 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 the ferrets that i take in always get a few trips out with my lot ,the odd one turn out to be a good reliable little worker Link to post
Malt 379 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory I don't think it's that Kay. What gets up my nose is the pet owners who look down they're noses at people who work their animals, and perpetrate wrongly stereotypical views of hunters as cruel to their charges, ever ready to whack them on the head at the drop of a hat. Not all pet owners are like it, you get the same with some dog owners. Stubby, did that ferret come with a complete wardrobe of hoodies & miniskirts, and are you going to put it down a rabbit hole? Link to post
The one 8,456 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Be a long day ferreting with that wee jill then giving it a shampoo and set when he gets back in Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory I don't think it's that Kay. What gets up my nose is the pet owners who look down they're noses at people who work their animals, and perpetrate wrongly stereotypical views of hunters as cruel to their charges, ever ready to whack them on the head at the drop of a hat. Not all pet owners are like it, you get the same with some dog owners. Stubby, did that ferret come with a complete wardrobe of hoodies & miniskirts, and are you going to put it down a rabbit hole? I do think people normally through ignorence to how its done properly tend to slate anyone who hunts , and i must admit once its explained to them they tend to change there attitude , as do people who automatically assume that a ferret found wandering is also a working ferret , thats ususlly jumped on from a great hight when they realise how many dopey indoor owners let there ferrets escape from the house never to be seen again, not just the odd slip up but on a regular basics good & bad owners from which ever side of the fence your on Link to post
Malt 379 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think in general its a man thing, to pet a ferret is not seen as the done thing to some of them , but in reality who works there ferrets 365 days per year , hunting is a male domain sadly it goes with the territory I don't think it's that Kay. What gets up my nose is the pet owners who look down they're noses at people who work their animals, and perpetrate wrongly stereotypical views of hunters as cruel to their charges, ever ready to whack them on the head at the drop of a hat. Not all pet owners are like it, you get the same with some dog owners. Stubby, did that ferret come with a complete wardrobe of hoodies & miniskirts, and are you going to put it down a rabbit hole? I do think people normally through ignorence to how its done properly tend to slate anyone who hunts , and i must admit once its explained to them they tend to change there attitude , as do people who automatically assume that a ferret found wandering is also a working ferret , thats ususlly jumped on from a great hight when they realise how many dopey indoor owners let there ferrets escape from the house never to be seen again, not just the odd slip up but on a regular basics good & bad owners from which ever side of the fence your on Link to post
droid 11 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 but I have to admit, Im always using the pet or worker quotes You'll get over it. Good on ya for taking the jill in, looks like a good addittion to the stubby household Link to post
droid 11 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 thats ususlly jumped on from a great hight when they realise how many dopey indoor owners let there ferrets escape from the house never to be seen again, not just the odd slip up but on a regular basics That is soooo true. And you can't say owt because it's a fluffy forum and you'd be 'unfriendly'. Link to post
droid 11 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) Bloody hellers how many times has that post gone in?????? Edited July 20, 2008 by droid Link to post
wasp 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Yes she will get worked but probaly once just to see how she goes,She met the rest of the clan when she arrived and she LIKES the boy's have to say she is the sweetest fert ive ever seen and you can have a good old rough and tumble with her and she loves it Link to post
Kay 3,709 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 thats ususlly jumped on from a great hight when they realise how many dopey indoor owners let there ferrets escape from the house never to be seen again, not just the odd slip up but on a regular basics That is soooo true. And you can't say owt because it's a fluffy forum and you'd be 'unfriendly'. Well if calling people half baked & irresponsible is unfriendly then tough Link to post
droid 11 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 I suppose 'dopy twat' wouldn't get in, though? Link to post
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