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Post by Sherry on Feb 14, 2011 21:03:47 GMT -5
Go to about 4:30 in the video. This is exactly what Sinnead did ever since she came home. Long before her hair loss, but we didn't have a clue what it was.
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Post by darlene on Feb 15, 2011 1:36:02 GMT -5
Dontae would do that to Koby (since he was about one) every spring and fall. I always wondered if he hadn't been properly neutered.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 15, 2011 1:46:05 GMT -5
I've been trying to get one of Sinnead, but of course the little butthead stops when she knows I'm watching It's usually only bad a few days before her lupron is due as well.
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Post by katt on Feb 16, 2011 18:09:07 GMT -5
Thank you for the video Sherry..... It was a bit helpful. Unfortunately.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2011 10:11:22 GMT -5
Good stickied thread.
Here is some more info. on ferret mountig behavior and mating behavior:
Ferrets are not classic "humpers" (like dogs). They may do some humping (slower activity than one might expect) when attempting to achieve penetration. But once penetration has been achieved , the two ferrets remain coupled and very still. This can go one for hours because the male drips semen over time.
Although this is uncommon, neutered males have been know to miss their intended target and exploit the alternative location. Since ferrets have a penile bone (os pens) with a curved tip, owners of sexually aggressive males should inspect potential recipients of such behavior (both female and male) for injury and or prolapse.
Females may also exhibit mounting behavior as is demonstrated in SherryLynne's video.
Also note that not all "riding" behavior is sexual aggression. My girls loved to scruff and ride on my big boy's back for fun - just like playing he "drag the towel" game. The difference between the intent of the activity is easily recognized. WHen sexually behavior is involved, the scuff is intense and aggressive the aggressor ill "latch on and be very reluctant to let go. The ferret will be attempting to tuck the pelvis forward. In contrast, a ferret that is simply playing will have a light-hearted attitude. the hind legs will be extended back and/or to the side. The back will be flat with no attempt to tuck the pelvis under.
-jennifer
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Post by Sherry on Feb 18, 2011 10:59:40 GMT -5
You're right Jennifer- it IS very easy to recognize the difference. I've got a couple who like to go for rides, and then Sinnead, who displays all the sypmtoms of sexual aggression that you've listed above.
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Post by Sherry on Feb 25, 2011 1:27:20 GMT -5
Actually, starting a new one might be a good idea. That way, we can focus on the specifics of what's happening with YOUR ferrets.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 12, 2011 9:06:46 GMT -5
Sinnead's "mounting" behaviour. It also includes some of the excessive grooming of Lucrezia's ears. I'd caught this on video just prior to her becoming so ill, and didn't have the heart to put it up til now.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2011 10:03:48 GMT -5
I am a little bit worried about my Hurley as he goes after my 2 girls a lot. During the chase it looks really playful and they are both hopping about but when he catches them he gets on top of them, scruffs and drags. Sometimes he shakes his head while he's scruffing them. The girls will make whimpering noises and occasionally louder squeaks when he gets too rough.
He doesn't sit on top of them and be still really, he does a lot of crocodile rolling and dragging. He has done this since he was a kit and he was neutered in January.
Does this sound like he's just playing but slightly too rough?
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Post by Sherry on Apr 12, 2011 23:20:34 GMT -5
That's normal ferrety play I've got some who are more vocal than others, and they make odd noises when being alligator rolled like that. Sooner or later, the girls get tired of it, and will beat the crap out of him ;D
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2011 15:26:59 GMT -5
I had asked previously what humping would look like, as I wondered if Lincoln might be Adrenal. After the first video Sherry posted, I was convinced he was just playing. After the second video, I'm a bit worried.
He only goes after Riley. I had seen him and Booth jump on each other and "ride" around that way, but with Riley it seems a bit different.
Lincoln will jump on her, with his pelvic area about mid back or a little lower. Then he just sits there, not doing anything at all (no humping motion, no noise, no licking or biting), and Riley also just lays there. Occasionally she'll start trying to get out from under him, but then he starts to bite her though not by the scruff. When she gets away, he chases her and jumps on her again doing the same thing.
The reason I'm not too worried, is that he never does it in their cage. They never fight in their cage, so I figure if it was Adrenal he would break the rules and do this in the cage as well. Does this sound playful or sexual?
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Post by joclyn on Apr 13, 2011 19:40:51 GMT -5
what you're seeing is a variation of the hump behaviour. and it probably does happen in the cage and you just haven't seen it yet...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2011 19:47:33 GMT -5
Ya. I actually witnessed him humping just a few minutes ago...He's barely 2 years old Guess it's time to call the vet tomorrow.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 13, 2011 22:25:27 GMT -5
Unfortunately, it does sound like mounting. I never caught Sinnead at it in the cage either, for some odd reason. I'm sorry you have to look at this already Athena was just over 2 when started on the lupron. Zeus was just about 3.
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