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Post by Guest on Sept 14, 2012 14:59:19 GMT -5
 Hi all! My name is Krista and I am a mommy to 10 ferrets (8 of which are rescues). Im also looking into breeding ferrets if I can get ahold of someone who will sell me a pair of breeder kits. I was recommended this page by a friend of mine, and it seems as if I would thrive off this forum! I cant wait to hear from all of you, I hope you are all having wonderful days! Dook Dook!!
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Post by Heather on Sept 14, 2012 15:34:17 GMT -5
Hi and welcome on board Please fee free to prowl, read threads, ask questions and get involved. Everyone's friendly. As far as breeder's stock.....on this forum we have an international group of very qualified breeders but these people usually require someone to be fully mentored before they will part with breed stock. It's not for the faint at heart believe me  ciao |
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Post by Sherry on Sept 14, 2012 18:57:30 GMT -5
Hi and welcome Please feel free to browse, post, ask any questions you may feel the need for, and join the conversations! As for breeding, definitely talk to some of our breeders on board. A full on mentor for it is definitely a good idea. |
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Post by Jaclynn on Sept 14, 2012 20:27:44 GMT -5
Hello! Weclome
Breeding is not something to be taken lightly. It is a huge responsibility, huge cost, and is full of heartbreak. Most breeders will want to mentor someone for a couple years before selling them a set of intact ferrets.
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Post by unclejoe on Sept 14, 2012 22:02:51 GMT -5
Hello. At one point not so long ago I had 9 ferts, 7 rescues. I wasn't even looking for them, they found me.
This is a great forum for learning about natural diet and all sorts of ferret info, plus it's one of ethe few I've found with a breeder section, so you should be able to get a lot of questions answered.
Welcome.
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Post by Guest on Sept 15, 2012 10:00:19 GMT -5
ty all so much for the kind welcomes! I've been currently talking to some breeders and learning alot from them about breeding. I've been hoping to establish a great relationship with a breeder so I can learn all there is to learn.
I most definately will check the topics out and listen to what everyone has to offer and say. I am so glad I found this group!
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Post by Guest on Sept 15, 2012 11:56:10 GMT -5
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Post by miamiferret2 on Sept 15, 2012 12:02:00 GMT -5
Try Big Cheese and Hare Today
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Post by miamiferret2 on Sept 15, 2012 12:03:15 GMT -5
There are some good breeders here that may be willing to mentor you. Their screen names are: Joan, Linsu, Nanjferret, Lorelei, Crazylady.
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Post by sunnyberra on Sept 17, 2012 20:04:35 GMT -5
Hi, there! As far as websites, I've used rodentpro.com - great selection, good stock price, expensive shipping. There were issues with a bacteria outbreak, I believe, happened before I became a customer and has been resolved - I've used them for mice, chicks, rats, guinea pigs and rabbits, and do like their quality; however, I've started using americanrodent.com for mice, rats and chicks since I get free shipping there size is comparable to rodentpro, but you don't get quite the selection. Worthwhile trade off to me! Also, welcome to the forum missnlos1 - when I had to get my guys used to things - I just used a syringe and got them to taste it that way (I make sure to "syringe train" mine either as kits or as soon as they come to me, so they're familiar with it bringing all sorts of things, not just bad stuff. It's a neater way to do "scruff and stuff" sessions, too, if they can take the syringe without stress). If your guys are finicky about syringe feeding, trying scruffing and dabbing some in their inner cheek for a taste (or on their nose, mouth, or paws if they won't just rub it off). Stay positive and calm and full of praise for each session and they'll come around (I've gotten all mine but my newest rescue eating pumpkin, all having EVOO, but I've noticed that some are just set dead against baby food. That seems to be an iffy thing with some guys). Hope this helps And also, when you're ready, make sure to make use of the mentoring application if you need help with switching |
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Post by Sherry on Sept 17, 2012 22:27:43 GMT -5
I moved missnlos1's greeting to it's own thread so we all know she's new here And sunnyberra, I just copy/pasted your response over there to her |
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Post by darlene on Sept 18, 2012 21:02:05 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum  |
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Post by kelybely on Sept 19, 2012 10:22:21 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum! |
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Post by glynus on Sept 19, 2012 11:45:48 GMT -5
Welcome, Krista!
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Post by Guest on Sept 20, 2012 11:11:46 GMT -5
Hi all! ty so much! ^.^
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