new jill

[dh90 6]

Just started working a new jill i bred this year, shes doing ok, bolted a few and stops under when put down a hole. but when it comes to taking her out she doesnt want to leave. shes the same at home when playing as soon as you get near she starts running backwards and bouncing about. but when out working its becoming a problem as she comes to the hole but as soon as you walk towards her she runs back down. takes ages to get her out again. she looks as if shes just playing but it takes ages to get her out. just got to hope she pushes through the net and into open space so u can pick her up but she often just runs back down as soon as she sees you coming. What is the reason for this? Is it something which she will grow out of or will it be a bad habbit for life? shes done this from first starting and hasnt had a bad experience or anything. Do you think she might just be too young? shes about 8/9 month old now. shes been well handled and just wants to play all the time when at home.

[The one 8,456]

Skulkers are a pain in the arse go back to playing in the garden in a bit of pipe with her mate and pick her up put her down slowly and carefully never snatch at her as your just making it worse ,Then start making a bit of noise and when shes happy and coming out then take her ferreting again

[Brimmer 220]

A lot of young ferrets peep. Most grow out of it by there second season. The worlds a big place to them at first, so give them time to come round.

[dh90 6]

A lot of young ferrets peep. Most grow out of it by there second season. The worlds a big place to them at first, so give them time to come round.

 

Was hoping it would be something she would grow out of shes only been out twice, went down the holes straight away. this has been her only fault so far just a pain when out.

[Brimmer 220]

Just be patient with her for now, if it comes to the crunch offer a bunny up to her.

I've known people, lets say, 'Get rid' on the first outing because of this, but i've had plenty come good after a while that did this to start with.

[rabbit tourmentor 29]

i have the same problem mate what you need to do is walk up to her with a rabbit in hand and put it to her still holding it of course. or shel take it down let her see the rabbit before you or shell go down and another thing i found out is if shes gone back down. place the rabbit over the hole hold it pull it out and 9 times out of ten shell be on the end of it cheers r.t

[loose dog 0]

Dont panic, she's young and enjoying life. I,ve got one thats the same age and doing exactly the same thing. A young ferret that plays with you is a ferret that trusts you, she'll mature soon enough.

[steptoe jet 4]

Dont panic, she's young and enjoying life. I,ve got one thats the same age and doing exactly the same thing. A young ferret that plays with you is a ferret that trusts you, she'll mature soon enough.

bring the ferret box to the hole she shows at,she will walk out and climb in the box

[stealthy1 3,964]

When she comes to the surface, don't be in such a rush to pick her up, let her run around and find her way down another hole, I have a ferret that does just that, but if I keep picking her up, then she becomes shy and waits in the entrances, then every time you go to pick her up she disapears back into the warren, she just needs to run about.

[andy s410c 59]

Dont panic, she's young and enjoying life. I,ve got one thats the same age and doing exactly the same thing. A young ferret that plays with you is a ferret that trusts you, she'll mature soon enough.

Now there writes a sensible man could,nt have put it better....

[dh90 6]

Thanks for all the replies. Just pleased its nothing to worry about

[JordKil 0]

I have the same problem with 5out of 6 of mine but i just keep it easy for them and let them get used to the set for a while and offer them a skin to rag onto (rabbit skin not mine!) and then give them some tasty bits when they come right out. I have to keep reminding myself that they are still really young and to just give them time and it will pay off in the end

 

Atb

 

Jordan

[ace32 4]

hiya,its my first year on the ferts,go out with some seasoned,lads,top fellas,there ferts are all laid back,top workers,my two are this years young,hyper or what,i found if i just leave em to it they come out through the net,and just pick em up,had young cameron out yesterday with us and he kept grabbbing at mine,i tol;d him leave it alone,let it come out and pick her up gently,wouldnt listen till he made a grab,and the little tinker,bit his finger,well some people just wont be told,it was her first time out,so she kept peeping,and running, back,

bolted 2 or 3,so happy for a first trip,worked her well,her sister has been out about 3 times,i find if i just leave her she goes down another hole,not sure as i only got her yesterday,too hyper for the old school lads

but we all got to start somewhere and hope fully they will both settle down to be good workers,so the best thing i found is to just let em come out on there own,so they dont think your playing with them,little buggers

be patient,atb,ian