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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 17:15:26 GMT -5
Blue you are an angel!  I know what I'm watching when I get home tonight! 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 9:44:59 GMT -5
That was awesome! POV was awesome! Though I realized compared to everyone in the video my girls are soo tiny compared to their ferrets. That, and mine are practically mute! I mean they talk, but very softly and not super often. Once or twice a day. And the ferrets in the documentary all had such gorgeous soft full coats. Really hoping that once they switch to raw diet they'll fatten up and get softer more luscious fur. They are marshal's though, so maybe they just don't have the genetics for it.
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Post by Sherry on Jul 15, 2016 9:47:10 GMT -5
Actually they won't "fatten" up- they will lose the fat they have  What they WILL do is become more muscular as a rule. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 9:53:49 GMT -5
Actually they won't "fatten" up- they will lose the fat they have What they WILL do is become more muscular as a rule. Fair enough! I just want them to be a little bigger than they are. They're in normal weight ranges I believe, but still would like to see them muscle up a little then |
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Post by Heather on Jul 15, 2016 11:21:14 GMT -5
A kibble fed ferret feels different than a raw fed ferret. The coats are different, there is muscle, one of the side effects of a raw fed ferret is heightened activity levels. They don't live for food, they eat to live. One of the things that happens when you switch to raw is you will initially think your ferret is loosing weight (this is why we tell you to weigh them weekly during the switch) What most people find is their ferrets weigh the same, sometimes even more but they've lost that rolypoly, jiggly feel.
You're also comparing apples to oranges when comparing Pam's ferrets to farm ferrets. Breeder ferrets are bigger, stronger and they get to become males and females, something farm ferrets never realise (that brings a whole different level of care and responsibility too). As the farms all neuter when these little guys open their eyes, they stay stuck as kits and we keep them in little litters that we construct for them. This creates a whole different ferret. A breeder's ferret has a different feel in coat, musculature, mentality and attitude. They're often smarter, faster and take offence easier than our farm ferrets, especially Marshals who've been bred for their gentle attitude. Pam also has some of the top ferrets in the country in her classes. She's also a wonderful, down to earth person to chat to.
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 13:56:54 GMT -5
I can't wait to get all of my supplies so I can apply for the mentor program. Money is tight on my end, so I'm slowly buying everything I need. This is all exactly what I'm hoping to see happen with my girls. The vet says they are happy and healthy, but I want their quality of life to be even better than it is now. That's what I figured as I was watching it (talking about the size). Both my girls are very petite, and were spayed when I got them at 8 weeks old. Poor little things, they were still babies! At the time I didn't realize there was such a thing as a non-Marshall ferret, and truly thought they were the only breeders allowed to sell in the states. My original googling of trying to find info on breeders was fruitless and I went ahead and bought my pet store girls. You are right, they are like apples to oranges comparing my marshall girls to private breeders. Poor farm ferrets :[ I'm a little intimidated to message Pam, simply because I'm just a small fish in the ferret world. That and I'm not positive on when I would be able to bring a new one home, due to my current housing situation. I'm trying to learn as much as I can and make as many connections as I can in the mean time |
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Post by Heather on Jul 15, 2016 14:37:47 GMT -5
I've always found Pam to be very approachable, so don't be intimidated. Everyone is just a small fish in the grand scheme of things. Most of the breeders are very approachable, we may not always agree with each other, methods, lines but you will find that we're more than willing to talk to you. You're not intimidated talking to me?!  You just have to find the one that works best with you. The one thing to remember, unlike your little Marshals, whom the breeder considers your problem as soon as you buy them, breeders, a good breeder is part of that kits life from the time they're born to their death. They expect updates, to hear about any health problems, training problems, joys, tears, milestones. They're your support, your lifeline, your counsel and the shoulder to cry on. They know their stock, what to expect and how to often deal with the problems you're encountering. Just remember that no matter what and who you become involved in those wee loves are still ferrets and even the best breeder finds hidden flaws in their lines. I'd love to say we can guarantee that your little one won't get lymphoma, won't get adrenal...we do the best we can with what we have but genetics is a flawed science. Things don't always work out the way we want it to. We put the best to the best but the ferret knows the rest. Good luck in your search. Have fun. Don't sign up for a ferret until you're sure of where you're going to live but definitely start your search. I was over 2 yrs working with a breeder before the x's were drawn. ciao |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 14:52:42 GMT -5
 Heather Wait, are you a breeder yourself? That's awesome If only I was a little closer to Canada. Is it hard to get animals through the border? Do you have a thread posted with pictures of your carpet sharks? I am more than alright with the breeder wanting to be a part of the ferrets life, its much preferred actually. I don't like being thrown out on my own with things, and I love to show off, especially to other ferret lovers. My friends just don't understand the obsession. The downside with my living situation now is that its small. It's enough room for my two, but I feel a 3rd would make it a little too crowded. Hoping to get a house here in the next 6 months to a year with more roaming space for them, and a dedicated 24/7 ferret play room. Until then I'm living vicariously through the pictures every else is posting of their businesses!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 15:35:35 GMT -5
Pam's ferrets are lovely, but I do feel I lean more towards the sables/darker furs or silvers. But at this point I'll take what I can get that isn't a marshall. Currently wishing I had unlimited money and time to go drive 6 hrs to get a new addition  |
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Post by Heather on Jul 15, 2016 19:08:45 GMT -5
LOL...yes, I am. I breed hybrids and albinos. All you need to do to get ferrets back and forth across the border is a rabies vaccine and a health cert. It's really quite simple. This is Enigma (the one twin of the B&E twins), yes, he's sleeping in the pasta box  Lady Lola, snoozing in my lap.  She's the mother of: Ladies Merida and Boudicca  ciao |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 11:42:35 GMT -5
Look at how beautiful they all are! Give them some kisses for me |
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