Getting my lone ferret a friend

[chiara]

Hi everyone,

My rescue jill Lola is around 1.5 years old, she was a stray at around 4 months and so I don't know her history with other ferrets. She's a very happy girl and we have a close bond, she is free roam 24/7, but I'm thinking of rescuing another ferret for a friend. I have found a hob looking for a home, and thankfully the lady is letting me trial him for a few days to see if they get on. My concern is this, and I would love your advice as I may be over thinking, but he is 2 years older than lola, he is nearly 3.5 years old. Would this be an issue for anyone? Should I get such an age gap or am I overthinking this? Many thanks!

[Corvidophile]

Age gap is only a problem if one is very young or one is very old, where energy and strength levels are mismatched. These two are both solid adults, and though he may pass on before Lola, their age gap shouldn’t be a problem for some time. Assuming they get along, of course.

[unclejoe]

If they get along, that's most important. If so they will probably be sleeping in the same hammock in no time. We have to assume that he is healthy? And fixed? (a fixed male is a gib.) Hope it works out. And we love pics. ; )

[chiara]

Thanks so much both of you, that makes sense and I feel better about it now. I'm getting him for 4 days this month, I'll do a slow intro and see how it goes, I've been told he is very docile and a little dim haha and is very gentle with his lady friends he has now. He hasn't been neutered but if all is well I will get him the chemical implant like Lola has. He is retired from breeding so he is very handsome. I'll attach some photos for you unclejoe! ☺️

[chiara]

This is the boy I am trialling named Warlander
photos.app.goo.gl/KMhgtjqjMQgsEfSS6

This is my little one
photos.app.goo.gl/GB9QBpMzCqpjnPRS8

[okojosan]

Warlander is a beautiful boy! I hope he works out well with Lola. And Lola looks a lot like my Kiya. Very pretty!

[unclejoe]

I totally agree with okojosan They are both beautiful. Warlander is a doll. Lola has a wonderful color.

[abbeytheferret6]

Yes, they are beautiful. Your little one looks so comfie--- good picture.

[chiara]

Thanks everyone! I pick him up on Saturday I am so excited! I really hope the intro goes ok, but I've done my research on possible initial fighting, fingers crossed it goes smoothly, I'll let you guys know ☺️