Ferrets
im going to buy unaltered ferrets from a breeder, and i need info on breeding ferrets. any advice?? i have read that the hob can be very aggressive and can hurt the Jill, but i dont want to mess any thing up by having a wounded or killed ferret or anything else.
i need this advice from someone who actually knows or has bred ferrets.
ive heard u have to seperate the female from the male at a certian time, but does she have to be removed before she goes into heat? because the male could kill her if know one was there. do u move her to a differ cage before shes in heat??? i know i must remove her when shes pregnant.
i need info, on breeding ferrets, i dont want to mess anything up.
im buying these unaltered cuz i want kits later on.
i hope this isnt perverted or anything! i just dont want a ferret killed since males are mean during that period.
i just need info so nothing gos wrong.
AND if u r not going to be any help, dont leave a message please!!!
2007-06-24 14:32:27 · 5 answers · asked by powerball 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
You may find these articles helpful....
http://www.all-about-ferrets.com/how-to-breed-ferrets.html
http://pets.savvy-cafe.com/tips-on-breeding-ferrets-2007-04-13/
http://www.craftycreatures.com/forferretsonly/ferret_school/ferretschool_breeding.html
2007-06-24 15:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets are complicated, expensive pets. I really would research up a LOT first. They need vaccinations before they are sold, I believe. Kits are very nippy so need lots of handling and training when they are young. I would have though she'd have to be in heat when they mate.. as this is the case with MOST animals. Perhaps put them together when she is in heat but supervise them and don't take them away until they have mated.
Good luck!
2007-06-25 05:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Trina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT BREED FERRETS. There are soooooo many health complications with breeding for the females, most of them end up dying. If you don't get your female ferret neutured, it comes into season for the rest of its life and will die from it. They have to have special hormone injections from a vet and they are extremely expensive. If you breed her, you have to breed her EVERY TIME she comes into season. That's a lot of ferrets that need to be looked after, neutured, and found homes. I would get in touch with your local vets, or rescue centre, RSPCA ect and make sure you read up on it.
2007-06-25 18:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a ferret, nylu , you have to be careful mating bc the female can develop anemia. How many times are you going to mate her? You shouldnt do it over a couple of times.
2007-06-24 23:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by thegreathaynes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you talk to teh breeder you are getting yours from.
2007-06-24 22:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋