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male ferret needed

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  • 04-01-2008 11:40am
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    [Deleted User]
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    My femaile ferret has just gone into heat. She is actually very early , i didnt expect it till march. If she is not bread , there is a good chance she will die. She is a house pet and very tame. i am looking to breed her once and then have her neutered . Does anybody know were i can go to get a male ?


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    jameshayes
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    This person seems to breed them, it's an old advert but they may be able to help; http://www.gumtree.ie/dublin/51/13892451.html


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    [Deleted User]
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    Thats actually were i got my female from :) That was a once off breeding also. Cant seem to find anybody else selling them .


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    Bainne2
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    Have you tried petstores that sell ferrets? Cabinteely petstore sometimes has ferrets and they are from the lady who works there so she must have a breeding male. :D


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    EGAR
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    Why not spay her?

    Ferrets come into heat according to the lengthening of daylight. It has little to do with the month.


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    I want to breed her once, and then have her spay. Right now i am going to give her a shot . Will give me time to find a suitable mate


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    I managed to get the Jill jab this week and i was just wondering if anybody knows how long it will be before the swelling down below stops ? I am just a bit worried .


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    Whispered
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    Does a ferret really die if not bred? What is the reason for this in nature?


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    brianmc
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    helena.ryan wrote: »
    Does a ferret really die if not bred? What is the reason for this in nature?

    Ugly female ferrets die out?


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    KTRIC
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    Just get an ugly male ferret


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    Whispered
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    brianmc wrote: »
    Ugly female ferrets die out?

    :D:D:D:D:D


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    jameshayes
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    Females stay in heat until they find a mate.. this kills the ferret by blood loss


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    Whispered
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    Ok thanks


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    [Deleted User]
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    Well not blood loss, its more that while they are in heat , they are open to infection. But they do not come out of heat untill they actually become pregnant .


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    Love&Light
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    Are Ferrets really good for control of rodents (rats in particular). How trainable are they ?

    I think there's a guy near where I live with Ferrets who had babies advertised for sale. If the number is still in the shop window I will get it for you. He may have a male !


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    kev-SkinTicket4
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    Love&Light wrote: »
    Are Ferrets really good for control of rodents (rats in particular). How trainable are they ?

    I think there's a guy near where I live with Ferrets who had babies advertised for sale. If the number is still in the shop window I will get it for you. He may have a male !

    would you mind forwarding the number to me too? i'm in the same situation...


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    nata79
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    Love&Light wrote: »
    Are Ferrets really good for control of rodents (rats in particular). How trainable are they ?

    I think there's a guy near where I live with Ferrets who had babies advertised for sale. If the number is still in the shop window I will get it for you. He may have a male !

    Can you mail for me too please :)


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