bandit man Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 hi all just got me self an 8 month old ferret first day it was fine now it just wont stop biting any tips welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 big stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traztaz Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 pointy end of a shotty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlander Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 somebody told me that when a ferret bites youu you should either pintch its nose or put your knuckle out for it to bite dont know if either of them works though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlin1 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Feed it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 dont want to shoot it hit it with a stick it gets fed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Unlucky that you bought a ferret that hasnt been handled and therefore is a biter. You can stop him, but it will take alot of time and injuries. You can squeeze his paw to get him off you, best method i find is to tap their noses each time they bite, scruff the ferret and tap the nose and say no. I find that isolating them doesnt do a thing, and sometimes pushing the finger down the mouth stops them too. Best bet is to tap his nose. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Unlucky that you bought a ferret that hasnt been handled and therefore is a biter. You can stop him, but it will take alot of time and injuries. You can squeeze his paw to get him off you, best method i find is to tap their noses each time they bite, scruff the ferret and tap the nose and say no. I find that isolating them doesnt do a thing, and sometimes pushing the finger down the mouth stops them too. Best bet is to tap his nose. Alex yeah, what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 thanks for the reply alex ive already flicked its nose when it bites i will persist for a while i bought it as well handled ferret to replace a jill that i had for five years never bit once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferretboy111 Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 we use the finger down the throat method, and it seems to work. was told putting vinegar and other such horrible things on ur hand works as well, as they hate the taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Avoid getting "violent" with it and I would ignore any suggestions that are cruel. Its not the ferrets fault it is biting,. if you want to cause hurt, go and see the person you got it from and give them a slap. I have had quite a few "rescued" ferrets dumped on me over the years, most of which didn't like being handled. Patience is required and I have found that the best time to start handling them is a little while after they have been fed. Don't be hesitant in picking them up and bring them straight to your body, so that they are fully supported (as opposed to dangling their back legs in the air). Slowly stroke the back of their head and under their chin. Do this after every feeding and slowly increase the time you are handling them. Then start just picking them up any time and putting them almost straight down again. You will notice when they start to lose the agression, because not only will they stop biting, but when you pick them up you will feel them go loose (and not be wound up tight). It does take time, but it is worth it. However, I have had friends in the past that had biting ferrets that were excellent workers and they wore welders gloves when out working, feeding, or cleaning out. Its not an ideal situation, but its also not worth hurting the ferret over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyfox Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 If you have tough skin let them bite you they get bored after a while the one I manged to stop biting went for the skin between your thumb and finger. after ten minutes of him trying to fetch blood he gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi all just got me self an 8 month old ferret first day it was fine now it just wont stop biting any tips welcome Hmm, i'm afraid i don't go for all this softly softly stuff, if it was biting me regularly it would meet the sharp end of a spade and a suitable non biting replacement would be sought. No point flaming me it's just an opinion, that happens to be mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 cheers for the tips lads but ferretman has kindly offered to try and rehabilitate him for a couple of weeks will let you know how we get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaggyRS6 Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi all just got me self an 8 month old ferret first day it was fine now it just wont stop biting any tips welcome Hmm, i'm afraid i don't go for all this softly softly stuff, if it was biting me regularly it would meet the sharp end of a spade and a suitable non biting replacement would be sought. No point flaming me it's just an opinion, that happens to be mine. Off my baby sitting list you come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 If you haven't got the patience or control over your own actions to tame a nippy ferret and would just rather kill it as an easy way out then you should not be allowed animals. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprinter Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 If you haven't got the patience or control over your own actions to tame a nippy ferret and would just rather kill it as an easy way out then you should not be allowed animals. FM Like i said, no need to flame me. Maybe i'm just a little harder hearted, If i have something that doesn't work and/ or causes pain to me the best solution is to get rid (ferrets/women/cars). If it can't be trusted/ doesn't work it isn't earning it's keep. Obviously the method of removal varies with women and cars However i guess i could be less stringent and i would of course ask all my circle of friends if they wanted a ferret that bites as a house pet. Reassure them that if they are nice to it handle it often and tickle it under the chin it may stop biting them. But i think i already know what the answer would be and I for one aint paying £37 at the vets to have a nasty ferret put down when a spade would be quicker/ similarly humane and a new ferret would probably cost a pint of beer. I wonder what the authorities do with dogs that bite people? Do they give them love and attention and hope they don't do it again? No they give them the needle quick sharp. Anyway like i said before it's only an opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 to be honest, u wrote saying dont flame me, knowing what comments you were going to receive. if youd actually thought about it, you wouldnt have written it. and if your view on the subject is gona receive such comments, i wouldnt bother saying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Or just tame it like most other ferret owners would. Dogs and ferrets are a completely different animal and to compare the two is as far apart as comparing women to ferrets. A dangerous dog is generally much bigger than a nippy ferret and a completely different animal. Sounds like you are just clicking your fingers and expecting it to 'work' with an animal you have to put time and effort in to ensure you build up a working relationship that will last for years to come. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit man Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 hi ya ferretmaster what tips do you have to tame a ferret that bites bearing in mind that a nine year old boy will be handling this ferret as it is to replace one that died its already made a mess of his finger now he wont go near it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hi, What I suggest is calmly but assertively pick up the ferret from behind so your fingers are under its back legs as well as your thumb and one finger is on the side of its neck. It will struggle to bite like this. Then support its back legs as it will feel less vunerable than if it was just hanging there. Then just talk to it in a quiet calm voice so it gets used to it but if it nips give it a good flick on the nose and say NO loudly. It doesn't take long for the message that biting is bad to get through. Having said that I have seen ferrets that are content to be handled very roughly by little children and not complain yet latch onto an adult as soon as they go near. Funny creatures as times but easy enough to train. PM me if you want anymore advice. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Avoid getting "violent" with it and I would ignore any suggestions that are cruel.Its not the ferrets fault it is biting,. if you want to cause hurt, go and see the person you got it from and give them a slap. I have had quite a few "rescued" ferrets dumped on me over the years, most of which didn't like being handled. Patience is required and I have found that the best time to start handling them is a little while after they have been fed. Don't be hesitant in picking them up and bring them straight to your body, so that they are fully supported (as opposed to dangling their back legs in the air). Slowly stroke the back of their head and under their chin. Do this after every feeding and slowly increase the time you are handling them. Then start just picking them up any time and putting them almost straight down again. You will notice when they start to lose the agression, because not only will they stop biting, but when you pick them up you will feel them go loose (and not be wound up tight). It does take time, but it is worth it. However, I have had friends in the past that had biting ferrets that were excellent workers and they wore welders gloves when out working, feeding, or cleaning out. Its not an ideal situation, but its also not worth hurting the ferret over. Persevere mate it will pay off 99% of the time LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 are you still bringing the ferret fir night mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretman Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 (edited) dont worry by time i dun it will be as soft as ****but still a good worker Edited March 27, 2008 by ferretman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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