JPTfellterrier 65 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 well fancied a go at ferreting but for a ,un-known reason to myself, iam frightened of ferrets there fine when there in the cage or box but as soon as you let them out im away, not scared of them biting as ive been biten by every other animal (goes with my job) its just the rigeling bit and them in general (stupid i know) well i thought the solution might be to purchase a one myself and get used to it, was after some tips as to where i should buy? and what i look for when iam buying one? also are the old ones less"rigely" than the youngens?hob or jill?also my brother has a pet jill already how would i go about introducing them as the cage is 3 teir and can be blocked off in to sections and before you start i already have a ferret collar just need the finder bit....and im asure there are some nets about the house somewere Quote Link to post
doddsy1970 9 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 If you get a kit you can handle it regularly so that it becomes used to it. Then it will just lay limp in your hands while you stroke it. having it as a kit may also get you over your phobia. As for introducing it to your brothers jill, I have found that jills will take to kits very well and all they want to do is mother them, saying that you may want to introduce them on neutral ground. Kits wont be around in numbers for the next few months so can get all the relevant information on health, feeding etc etc and be fully prepared for their arrival. Best of luck Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 my thought was a older one might be less "rigly" so i might freak out less, because i remember my brothers being hyper active....or was that crazy little bugger an exception to the rule? Quote Link to post
doddsy1970 9 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 my thought was a older one might be less "rigly" so i might freak out less, because i remember my brothers being hyper active....or was that crazy little bugger an exception to the rule? It depends really. Hobs are alot calmer than jills as a rule of thumb. My train of thought was that if you were to get a kit you could get over the fear of the bigger ones wriggling and bring it up as you want too. Quote Link to post
angoraferret 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Where are you based, you are very welcome to come meet mine, the house ferrets are old and very gentle it might help you get used to them. Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 its the little ones that are worser in my eyes as they are faster (god i sound like such a idiot) its the moving about and it doesnt help that my brothers one likes to climb up your leg to try and get to your head. so i shal get a hob just cant decide on a kit or a older one Quote Link to post
hunters glory 31 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 All my jills are fast and rigely . My older hobs are very laid back slow and like to be cuddled Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Where are you based, you are very welcome to come meet mine, the house ferrets are old and very gentle it might help you get used to them. northumberland, my friend has some but those ones arnt very friendly and he thinks its funny to open the door when im near which sends me running........friendly ones might be a step in the right direction Quote Link to post
doddsy1970 9 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 its the little ones that are worser in my eyes as they are faster (god i sound like such a idiot) its the moving about and it doesnt help that my brothers one likes to climb up your leg to try and get to your head. so i shal get a hob just cant decide on a kit or a older one Go and see some other peoples. They are a bit like puppies but just like puppies they do calm down. Youd end up a nervous wreck if you ever came around to my place. I end up with them in my pockets, hood and have even be known to drop my trousers when they have gone up my trouser leg Quote Link to post
angoraferret 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Where are you based, you are very welcome to come meet mine, the house ferrets are old and very gentle it might help you get used to them. northumberland, my friend has some but those ones arnt very friendly and he thinks its funny to open the door when im near which sends me running........friendly ones might be a step in the right direction I am in durham so its not too far though i know someone in cramlington who has lots of nice ones, she might be up for a visit. Quote Link to post
JPTfellterrier 65 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Where are you based, you are very welcome to come meet mine, the house ferrets are old and very gentle it might help you get used to them. northumberland, my friend has some but those ones arnt very friendly and he thinks its funny to open the door when im near which sends me running........friendly ones might be a step in the right direction I am in durham so its not too far though i know someone in cramlington who has lots of nice ones, she might be up for a visit. would be a good idea, a great laugh on your part aswel as you see me legging it out the room, the little critters scare me to death unless there in the hutch Quote Link to post
The one 8,476 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Before you get a ferret of your own go round to somebody thats got them and handle theres and i dont mean your mate who's out to frighten you somebody mature and take your time and make sure you really want a ferret .Then i'd got for a kitt and really handle it well and you will get to know it and it wont bite but if there's any doubt in your mind i would pass on owning one Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yes get a kit, you'll bond with the animal then. One problem they just bite lots as a kit. usually nothing serious but you'll be forever getting the needle's untill they grow up a bit, also it's the nature of a kit that keeps them wriggling about, they just want to keep moving. No better way of ending up with an animal that you trust more when they get older though than bringing a little un up! Quote Link to post
ian118118 10 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 i remember i was scared of ferrets when i first started ferreting.i only really held it when my grandad nealy thrown it at me lol. just try to think of it like this. they only have very little teeth in comparison to outher things you have like dogs. they are just like any outher thing.when you first touched a dog it didnt try to bite your hand (well i hope not) or when you first touched a baby it didnt bite you did it?? i found out that if you feed them well there will be less chance of them biting you.also dont try hitting them or anything like some people say because it could have the opposite effect and make them angry or frightened of you(you dont look like anything can be frightened of you though.just my opinion) hope this helps... bye Quote Link to post
angoraferret 0 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Share Posted February 10, 2009 Yeah come meet my babies they are very nice, my 2 year old little girl plays with them on the floor, the boys outside are bonkers but fun to watch, just pm me and we will arrange summat. Quote Link to post
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