Polecatty Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Asal, I have always called that behaviour 'wardancing', haha. They do it when they're excited and really stir themselves and each other into a frenzy...and yes they do run into things/leap off things without looking but they are tough little creatures and it has never given them any trouble. I am more concerned when the whippet does zoomies at breakneck speed. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncarter Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ok question for you polecatty. Is there anyway to minimize the chances of being bitten by the ferrets? And anyway to stop them smelling so bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkySoaringMagpie Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Just by to say to polecatty and nekhbet for explaining ferrets to us all. It's really interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ok question for you polecatty. Is there anyway to minimize the chances of being bitten by the ferrets? And anyway to stop them smelling so bad? I had a Ferret in NZ and they were de-scented before you could even buy them. We still had a special spray for them though. In regards to biting you just train them as babies just as you do dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 If anyone has contacts in Sydney, I'm VERY interested in sourcing some bunnies - both the fully cleaned human grade, and (mainly) the dog version with organs intact. We have a butcher nearby who has both farmed and wild bunnies but they seem quite pricey. Same here. I'd love to get some for my dogs but the farmed bunnies are about $25 a pop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullyfan Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Hi Nekhbet, I've literally just stumbled accross your thread.. .. when are you going?? we are in Geelong and OH has 2 (dirty stinking weasels) or should I say ferrets! He'd be very keen to take them out but I couldn't figure out when you were going. If you haven't been yet or even if you are still going could you let me know. We both like to go but don't know of many places in Geelong, the last property we were working is now being developed for housing or roads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polecatty Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 ok question for you polecatty. Is there anyway to minimize the chances of being bitten by the ferrets? And anyway to stop them smelling so bad? Sure is. I have always just handled my ferrets a lot and have never had issues with them biting. No need for a well socialised ferret to bite and every bite I have ever had came from a ferret that I didn't know, usually while they were in a state of distress. Odour can be decreased by feeding a high quality diet and by cleaning their bedding out frequently, and desexing will reduce the odour considerably. They will always smell ferrety though. I have never had any of mine descented as it has no impact on their overall body odour and as they can't use their anal glands to spray like a skunk I have never felt the need to have it done. I promise I'm not trying to hijack your thread Nekhbet. I just do love the weasels. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) I used to wash mine in eculypt wool wash ,, they would smell delightful for a week if i was lucky... if less... another scrub up if they were getting whiffy ... but u do tend to get used to em tooo. Piglets dont whiff too well either even though they are very clean.. actually ferrets are too.. found mine loved sleeping in shavings in their beds and they make them smell nice as well and clean up any oilyness they othewish get. would use those smaller pool chemical carriers. well washed and a hole in one side big enough to clean easy 2 inches of shavings inside and VERY CONTENTED ferrets. ditto in their litter tray.. tidy lot arent they nn dont they love hammocks. although if they just used the hammocks and not their shavings beds gee the hamocks would get dirty from the oil from their coats Edited October 10, 2010 by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moselle Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) It is very sad at first, however if when you compare the lifestyle of animals its a far better option for them, whilst it may not be as guilt free as picking up the shrinQk wrapped parcel from the supermarket you are making a small difference in the end. Oh comeon....so people who kill their own meat are simply doing it from the goodness of their own heart? Nonsense. IT is purely for selfish reasons and none other than.... Some pretty broad assumptions there considering you claim you would not associate with " people like us" how would you know? So it's ok to put an animal out of it's misery but another to provide for your family? Not everyone has a male to do these things for them, some through loss,some by choice, some not. Actually don't worry about answering I have no wish to encourage your input in this thread. I think I'll put you on ignore, you are not the type of person I choose to associate with. I have always loved ferrets and am finding this thread very informative and really very interesting. I would really love to see them work. Glad to hear that I am not the type of person you would not associate with.....beats becoming friends with someone only then to discover that they are individuals who actually get a kick out of a killing, And YES there is a definite difference between having to put an animal out of its misery to killing it simply to fill your stomach !!!! :Most pet owners are faced with the decision of having to put their much loved pet to sleep when its time has come, not every pet owner has an insatiable need to send their very much alive animal away alive and have it come back in a box or worse still......kill it themselves. I am surprised that you can even make such an absurd comparison. My apologies for stepping into this thread again but I just wish that I would be left out of the equation of people killing their own meat, it is clear how I feel about it all and my mind is not going to change any time soon so keep doing what you do best and leave me out of this disturbing subject from now on and go back to discussing ferreting. Edited October 10, 2010 by Moselle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) are you vegetarian Moselle? Edited October 10, 2010 by aussielover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Glad to hear that I am not the type of person you would not associate with.....beats becoming friends with someone only then to discover that they are individuals who actually get a kick out of a killing, And YES there is a definite difference between having to put an animal out of its misery to killing it simply to fill your stomach !!!! :Most pet owners are faced with the decision of having to put their much loved pet to sleep when its time has come, not every pet owner has an insatiable need to send their very much alive animal away alive and have it come back in a box or worse still......kill it themselves. I am surprised that you can even make such an absurd comparison.My apologies for stepping into this thread again but I just wish that I would be left out of the equation of people killing their own meat, it is clear how I feel about it all and my mind is not going to change any time soon so keep doing what you do best and leave me out of this disturbing subject from now on and go back to discussing ferreting. Oh for goodness sake, Moselle. Bugger off! You pick up your meat from the supermarket and probably kick the cashier in the teeth on your way out. Your posts are just absurd. I'm a vegan yet I find the thought of homekill really interesting yet you come in here while tucking into an abbatoir slaughtered animal wrapped up in frigging plastic and try to lecture people...Nay, you try try to lecture women that they shouldn't kill an animal. It's BLOODY brilliant! That t-bone you're tucking into tonight was probably killed by someone in a skirt. Good on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moselle Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 are you vegetarian Moselle? I eat eggs obtained from a farmer neighbour of mine (free range). I also eat chicken and on rare occasions....fish. Have never eated lamb. Have not eaten pork in ages; haven't eaten beef in 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moselle Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Glad to hear that I am not the type of person you would not associate with.....beats becoming friends with someone only then to discover that they are individuals who actually get a kick out of a killing, And YES there is a definite difference between having to put an animal out of its misery to killing it simply to fill your stomach !!!! :Most pet owners are faced with the decision of having to put their much loved pet to sleep when its time has come, not every pet owner has an insatiable need to send their very much alive animal away alive and have it come back in a box or worse still......kill it themselves. I am surprised that you can even make such an absurd comparison.My apologies for stepping into this thread again but I just wish that I would be left out of the equation of people killing their own meat, it is clear how I feel about it all and my mind is not going to change any time soon so keep doing what you do best and leave me out of this disturbing subject from now on and go back to discussing ferreting. Oh for goodness sake, Moselle. Bugger off! You pick up your meat from the supermarket and probably kick the cashier in the teeth on your way out. Your posts are just absurd. I'm a vegan yet I find the thought of homekill really interesting yet you come in here while tucking into an abbatoir slaughtered animal wrapped up in frigging plastic and try to lecture people...Nay, you try try to lecture women that they shouldn't kill an animal. It's BLOODY brilliant! That t-bone you're tucking into tonight was probably killed by someone in a skirt. Good on her. I am not here to lecture anyone, nothing I say is going to make any difference anyway! I just made an observation of which I am entitled and that is that I find it DISTASTEFUL in women that do kill their own meat......I have to accept that this practice is very much alive and will continue to be so, why don't you simply accept the fact that I am entitled to my opinion and just simply let me be. T-bone is not on the meny btw! Hasn't been in a BLOODY long time. Vegetable bake is very much on the menu for tonight and I am salivating at the thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Poor murdered vegetables. Apparently if you use a special microphone, you can hear them scream when you put them in the boiling water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Poor murdered vegetables. Apparently if you use a special microphone, you can hear them scream when you put them in the boiling water Really? How funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldust Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Oh comeon....so people who kill their own meat are simply doing it from the goodness of their own heart? Nonsense. IT is purely for selfish reasons and none other than.... Jesus are you still on this thread? That quoted above is probably one of the most idiotic posts ive ever read. So you dont eat lamb, (dont know what you're missing out on Moselle), you havent eaten pork 'for ages', not eaten beef in 18months (thats pretty specific is that something you're proud of?) but you eat chicken.... where does your chicken come from again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Poor murdered vegetables. Apparently if you use a special microphone, you can hear them scream when you put them in the boiling water I dont need a microphone. I can hear my sprouts screaming 'Ohh noesss Raz. Dont kill me' So with the males, can you give me an idea of stinkiness? The only ferret I've known has been a desexed male and he didnt stink at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Oh comeon....so people who kill their own meat are simply doing it from the goodness of their own heart? Nonsense. IT is purely for selfish reasons and none other than.... Jesus are you still on this thread? That quoted above is probably one of the most idiotic posts ive ever read. So you dont eat lamb, (dont know what you're missing out on Moselle), you havent eaten pork 'for ages', not eaten beef in 18months (thats pretty specific is that something you're proud of?) but you eat chicken.... where does your chicken come from again? Are you having a go at vegos? It is a personal choice, and I assure you we are not all unbalanced and sexist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussielover Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Poor murdered vegetables. Apparently if you use a special microphone, you can hear them scream when you put them in the boiling water I dont need a microphone. I can hear my sprouts screaming 'Ohh noesss Raz. Dont kill me' So with the males, can you give me an idea of stinkiness? The only ferret I've known has been a desexed male and he didnt stink at all we had a stray one at work- it was extremely smelly and messy (not to mention aggressive). I have heard they can be trained to be reasonably clean and friendly though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asal Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Poor murdered vegetables. Apparently if you use a special microphone, you can hear them scream when you put them in the boiling water Really? How funny! yes it was a while back they discovered that, n that when a plant realises its being eaten some species start putting out stuff the make the rest of its leaves unpaletable so the muncher moves onto another plant... amazing eh? really makes u rethink your attitude to all around u but im afraid i too dont think id be friends with some one here for long. no better than the keep em barefoot n pregi brigade seems to me anyway. ive a neice who loves to go hunting, soo wants a trophy set of horns. n considering she was gone a week during school holidays and passed on every one she stalked because he wasnt big enough, i fail to see how the bloodthirsty tag could be applied. a whole week and never fired a shot because she considered none she stalked were up to what she was seeking. apparently even the tour guide was a bit astonished, everyone else setteled for a second best rather than go home with zilch. her attitude was the hunt itself was the main fun. n if she failed to find the ONE she was seeking. theres always next time, n yes shes still at school n yes she has uncles that taught her, n when they do bring home a trophy, they also bring home the meat,,,... smoked, baked u name it, fab fun. Edited October 11, 2010 by asal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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