dibbz2000 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Hi all, Ive had my 2 new Jills now for about 3 months and theyve both been fine on a constant supply of ferret biscuits with fresh water readily availible, an egg once a week, and the odd rabbit or pigeon when ive had a good night with the shotty!! But in the past 2 weeks or so, my smallest jill Ting has stayed about the same ( a small jill, but a good strong build) but my biggest jill Tong has gone, how can I put it... Festivly plump!! (Bit early I know!) I know she likes her food, but Ting is still the same as she's always been. They both went out on there first couple of warrens last weekend (and bolted 3 down there first hole ) But im not sure what to do with fatty. They have ample space in there court (enough for about 6-7 ferrets) with ramps and tunnels etc so there gettin enough excercise. Should I sperate for a while and cut down Tongs food, or give them both less? Or is it just a "Winter Supply"!! Any help appreciated!! Dibbz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I know what you mean! All 3 of mine put on weight in the colder months but one such ferret, Grace puts on significantly more weight than the others and grows thicker fur. I wouldn't worry if I was you although it depends how big Tong is. Do you have a pic? FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted November 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Ill take one tonight an put it on, see wt you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 They all put on weight over the winter months, my black one has a right fat chin on him, id just leave it as they will lose it over the summer period, if they are kits aswell they dont tend to get their natural weight till later in their life next year, you can expect them to be chubby. I know ALOT of extremely fat ferrets, post up a picture and i can tell you whether to worry or not. How much ferret biscuits do you give them? i usually do a hand full per ferret, and take it out when im feeding meat. Also be careful with all them eggs your feeding them they tend to loose hair and condition from it. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Try sticking them down rabbit holes on a regular occaisions,with either nets over them or a shotgun in hand.......everyone wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 Works everytime. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyfirst Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 It's hard to say without seeing a picture, but I'd be inclined to say that theres nothing to worry about. Personally (lets not get into a debate!) I wouldn't be feeding dried food as the staple diet. Get em on fresh meat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffygun Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 I would say it's winter fat. The time to worry is if the ferret becomes increasingly lazy and has trouble staying mobile. If it looks like its dragging it's back legs and it's undercarriage is dragging along the floor then you have one seriously fat ferret, otherwise as long as they get regular exercise then they will be o.k. they are just storing winter fat. I try to give my 3, vitamins (ferretone or ferretvite)during the winter months to help imrove the thickness of coat.. I feed mine on complete meal and a fresh rabbit or pigeon once a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Whole carcasse feeding, Eg: RABBIT, PIGEON, DAY OLD CHICKS, RATS & MICE FROM REPTILE SHOPS, HARES ECT, all leed to a healty ferret. Mine are getting some lovely winter coats at present. Personally, i only feed the complete stuff, as a last resort, if i have nothing else and not for too long, as they get to thirsty on it, even with plenty drinking water avaiable and this has shown to cause kidney problems in the past, with freinds who have fed this diet all the time. Theirs only one thing, in my opinion, that will stop a ferret getting fat, thats working them to rabbits, at least twice a week. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Taking them for a walk on a lead and harness works as well. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Very true FM, well said. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted November 11, 2006 Report Share Posted November 11, 2006 Ferrets rarely eat more than they need. Clear old food out of their dishes/run regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsmith Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hello , i have a question i see a few people put pigeon as food for ferrets, i havent tried that before, in the Garden we get lots of pigeon but of the ferral type not wood pigeon, would these still be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Best if its wood pigeon, as ferals have disease, ect, that may pass onto your ferts. :yp: Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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