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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2015 22:24:21 GMT -5
Yes, better to have one you can give great care to than two that get lesser care due to expenses. They can run up bills. Although, I must admit my lab mix holds the record right now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 0:43:01 GMT -5
We started with just a jill bought from the pet shop. She was our only ferret for about 1 year. Not knowing much about ferrets, we thought that her aggression was normal. Actually she was just lonlely and needed other ferrets company. After we rescued 3 more ferrets, her bites turned in kisses for us, and now she is the most lovely ferret ever. So if you can afford, or if you can rescue, i suggest getting two little ones
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Post by crazylady on Jun 1, 2015 12:29:49 GMT -5
Hi I have multiple ferrets as you all know and lots of mine are loners ( whole hobs but some whole jills who simply prefer it that way ) I also have whole hobs who live together without problems its all down to the ferret take care bye for now Bev
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2015 18:38:52 GMT -5
I would suggest two. I rescued one that was kept by herself and she seemed happy but once I introduced her to my group of ferrets she started to gain weight (we just thought she was a small girl when we got her) she started to dook and her eyes looked brighter. I think if your going to have just one ferret be prepared to spend a LOT of time with it because I sure did see a huge difference. She is a loaner when she sleeps and she will go back to her cage to sleep after she plays she won't group sleep in the living room with the rest but I can defiantly tell that she is a lot more happy.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2015 4:16:14 GMT -5
I was going to ask the exact same question xDD
I have a baby ferret and I was worried that maybe having him alone might make him feel lonely, even if I spend all my spare time with him. I will be looking into getting a friend for my baby. I have already checked shelters and rescues here, and nothing. That's why I got my ferret from a local breeder. I'll leave my details at the ferret rescue center to get a call as soon as they recieve a new abandoned ferret.
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Post by Heather on Jun 6, 2015 11:07:04 GMT -5
Considering the age of your wee baby, you're going to have to be very careful as to who you choose to be his new friend. I would suggest that you take him to meet whomever you choose for him. Is there a way for you to get a sibling? This might be the best thing for both of these little ones. It's just a thought considering the age of the wee ones. ciao
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Post by FireAngel on Jun 6, 2015 22:11:47 GMT -5
@closetcreep I'll admit to being pretty new at being a responsible ferrent myself but I have to agree with Heather, a sibling would be best for your baby. As a bonus you would be doing the sibling a favor by adopting it since the breeder has questionable responsibility themselves in letting ones as young as yours go to begin with. I doubt they do any kind of check as to what kind of home the itsy ones are going to. @isferret finances are always a concern so that is a first thought, second is ferrets in general are much happier and easier to care for in groups,still time consuming but yet easier. There is always the chance that you will get the one that prefers to be a loner.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2015 6:29:34 GMT -5
Sherlock's siblings were all sold when I arrived to pick him up. I was hoping to find a relatively young one so it might be making introductions easier.
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