darren m Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 my jill as birthed 10 kitts , but only nine teats , the fight is on survial of the fitest. as any one ever raised them by hand totally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuck1 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 Nope. All mustelids are notoriously hard to raise by hand, so good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 I believe Jordan has. FM I believe Jordan has. Here FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 My jill last year had 11 which all survived, and she only had 8 or 9 teats, they usually do well if the mother is fed a good diet and is a good mother. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 they should all be fine they just dont all feed at once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 My jill had 11 kitts 2 weeks ago with only 8 teets, all 11 are all growing strong now! Feeding her on complete ferret buiscuits ad-lib, rabbit twice a week, milk & egg mix 3 times a week and plenty of water. She's looking as strong naw as she ever was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted May 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 whats your egg and milk mix please , is that for mum or the kitts . been advised to get the jill some lactol any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibbz2000 Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 whats your egg and milk mix please , is that for mum or the kitts .been advised to get the jill some lactol any thoughts 1 part water 2 parts whole milk and a small egg whisked up in it a bit, shes doing brilliantly on that twice a weeks with the rabbit & buiscuits. Just dont overdo the milk or she will have the trotts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted May 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 thanks for reply -- given some lactol , but as caused the squits already , possible gave too much , but i,m sure the ferret rescue chap said give it twice aday does that sound too rich . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Just remember your only feeding the jill just now ,she makes the milk to feed the kitts so wait till there crawling about and nosing in the feed bowl them try them on a little bit of grub.Untill then your only feeding one ferret so she wont need a load of grub .Infact if its her first litter she wont be keen to leave the youngsters alone for the first week or so even to come out and eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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