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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 18:33:41 GMT -5
Just wondering a few things When I get ferrets I really really want 2 baby girls. But I am open to getting a baby boy, I wouldn't dare pass up a lovable ferret just based on gender. But I do wonder How are girls together (do they nip over being "favorite" or queen of the house"? Is one gender more affectionate than the other? Is one gender more aggressive than the other? Would a boy play too rough with a girl? Is one gender more prone to illnesses? Does a specific pair get along better? (Girl/girl, boy/girl, boy/boy) Thanks
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Post by goingpostal on Apr 28, 2011 18:44:29 GMT -5
We had 3 girls first, then added 1 male, then a group of 3 males, then 1 more male so doesn't really matter much ime, two of the females were very aggressive to newcomers but never to each other, I've had more gentle boys than girls but also had one pretty nasty boy so again, depends on the ferret and a small girl can beat up a much larger male if she wants to, size and sex don't always make the fighter.
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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 18:59:14 GMT -5
I know it all of course depends solely on the ferret itself, I just wanted to see peoples experiences
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 19:00:52 GMT -5
Seems like most ferret disease have no preference for male or female. The issues you deal with vary. Males with adrenal - you have to deal with prostate issues. Females with adrenal - swollen vulva. The personalities vary widely and as much as one person will say boys are snuggly, another with say girls are It all really depends on the personalities of the ferrets. Good luck on your search!
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Post by fearless on Apr 28, 2011 19:03:47 GMT -5
I know some say the hardest combo is two girls, but you're right, depends on the ferret. If they are litter mates, it won't be much of a problem regardless of what combo you get. Later on is when it gets tricky.
Most say girls are a handful when comparing to boys, there's always the exceptions. For instance, my new girl I got yesterday, she digs at the carpet and is quick to dash around the room when compared to my boy. However, Zoey is more affectionate and lets me snuggle her up, and she'll sleep on my chest, Jude does not.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 28, 2011 19:20:16 GMT -5
How are girls together (do they nip over being "favorite" or queen of the house"? I have 3 playgroups. Mainly due to Lucrezia. She is alpha, and will try to kill any other ferrets introduced to her group. Is one gender more affectionate than the other? My boys are far more cuddly than my girls. s one gender more aggressive than the other? Females, by far. Would a boy play too rough with a girl? My girls may be smaller, but regularly beat the crap out of the boys, and they listen! Is one gender more prone to illnesses No. Does a specific pair get along better? (Girl/girl, boy/girl, boy/boy) Gender doesn't seem to matter that way. You never know who they are going to bond with.
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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 19:24:03 GMT -5
So basically if I want 2 girls make sure they are already together and really play with them to see their personalities, I was gonna do that anyway though
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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 19:26:12 GMT -5
Lol it seems girls are really a feisty handful!
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Post by hails on Apr 28, 2011 19:32:07 GMT -5
I've found that my two boys are more affectionate than my girl. She's also nippy and more of a loner than the boys who like to wrestle and play. Baby doesn't like being cuddled and is a priss. My larger boy does sometimes get too rough with Baby (3 pounds vs 1 pound) but she can take care of herself and is very vocal when he makes her mad. I've personally always preferred male/male pairs for most of my pets because girls always seem to have too much attitude but I may try introducing another girl and see if that makes a nice estrogen to testosterone ratio. But it does all depend on the ferrets. My boys would likely love a huge group while Baby would be content to be a single ferret. When you find the right ferrets, you'll know.
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Post by Sherry on Apr 28, 2011 19:46:14 GMT -5
Lucrezia will not accept any other ferret, male or female. So check they are going to get along, first.
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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 19:48:35 GMT -5
Question: if I get kits and are more affectionate/cuddly with them from the start are they more likely to grow up being affectionate? Or do they still do their own thing?
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Post by Sherry on Apr 28, 2011 19:50:51 GMT -5
If they like each other from the start, it's not likely to change.
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Post by ponyolovesham on Apr 28, 2011 19:54:12 GMT -5
No no, I mean with me. Most people are saying girls are a bit less affectionate so I was asking if I get them as kits are are really affectionate and cuddly with them from the start are they more likely to grow up that way?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2011 19:54:52 GMT -5
Some ferrets just accept others better. All of mine are very accepting and I haven't had an issues adding to my business (I've added another every year for 2 years now). And I have all girls
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Post by Sherry on Apr 28, 2011 19:55:53 GMT -5
Oh, sorry! ;D Ye, they are. However, understand most kits simply want to explore and play. Generally, they don't become really affectionate until they get older.
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