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 Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:01 am
I've got six ferrets, I release them from their cage every day then i lay on the floor and watch them, But i've got a small problem with one pant scaling foot biting brat.
Snowball an albino ferret, Favriote pastime... Being a carpet shark and attacking my damned feet!
The others don't do it, Unless i wear shoes... then they attack those shoes.. and get in them after i take the shoes off. [My ferrets are a perfect size nine.]
Anyways, Could anyone help me with the little carpet shark? I need some advice on how to get her to stop biting my feet. It really hurts!>< [Never under estimate a ferret's teeth... they HURT if they bite you.]
[Edit: Not sure if this is the right subform to post this. n.n;; Forgive me, I'm new to the guild.]
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2007 10:19 pm
Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it.
Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:17 am
Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^.
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Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 1:18 pm
try to spray them with water! Works for cats and dogs! 3nodding
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:27 am
`Becca` Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^. If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha.
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Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 12:39 pm
Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^. If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha.
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:30 am
`Becca` Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^. If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha. Yes! There are lots of ferret shelters and they are definately the way to go for a first time ferret owner, as the rescues tend to know their animals very well and can advise which ferret will best fit a person's circumstances and lifestyle [Some ferrets can only live by themselves and they are great for people who only want one, whilst others have to live in groups]. Not to mention that they are usually n** and litter trained. Breeders are also great- if you can find a reputable one that breeds for health and temperament and not coat colour. Ferrets from decent breeders have good starts in life and are usually not spayed, neutered or descented when you get them, which gives you the choice to have them done or not [best to get them neutered and best to not get them descented]. Both rescues and decent breeders will provide ongoing support and information. Petshops should really be a last resort. They generally have tiny, adorable kits but that's about the hight of their selling points. Most petshop ferrets come from 'ferret farms' which are similar to puppy mills in that profit comes first, health comes second. Ferret farms, especially Marshalls, breed for colour with no regards to colour related genetic problems such as Waardenburg's Syndrome. They also spay/neuter the kits at a very young age [4-5 weeks] which is now thought to be the cause of one of the major ferret illnesses, Adrenal Disease. If the petshop ferrets don't come from a ferret farm then they come from a breeder- but keep in mind that no reputable breeder will ever offload animals to a petshop. Gosh I write a lot>.< They are hoarders, guard your socks, keys, wallet, remote control and shoe inserts with care, lest they end up under the TV cabinet and out of reach. xd
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2007 10:38 am
Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^. If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha. Yes! There are lots of ferret shelters and they are definately the way to go for a first time ferret owner, as the rescues tend to know their animals very well and can advise which ferret will best fit a person's circumstances and lifestyle [Some ferrets can only live by themselves and they are great for people who only want one, whilst others have to live in groups]. Not to mention that they are usually n** and litter trained. Breeders are also great- if you can find a reputable one that breeds for health and temperament and not coat colour. Ferrets from decent breeders have good starts in life and are usually not spayed, neutered or descented when you get them, which gives you the choice to have them done or not [best to get them neutered and best to not get them descented]. Both rescues and decent breeders will provide ongoing support and information. Petshops should really be a last resort. They generally have tiny, adorable kits but that's about the hight of their selling points. Most petshop ferrets come from 'ferret farms' which are similar to puppy mills in that profit comes first, health comes second. Ferret farms, especially Marshalls, breed for colour with no regards to colour related genetic problems such as Waardenburg's Syndrome. They also spay/neuter the kits at a very young age [4-5 weeks] which is now thought to be the cause of one of the major ferret illnesses, Adrenal Disease. If the petshop ferrets don't come from a ferret farm then they come from a breeder- but keep in mind that no reputable breeder will ever offload animals to a petshop. Gosh I write a lot>.< They are hoarders, guard your socks, keys, wallet, remote control and shoe inserts with care, lest they end up under the TV cabinet and out of reach. xd
Geez I wrote a lot too sweatdrop
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:32 pm
`Becca` Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis Haha, some of mine love to do that. Scruff, drag and saying 'NO.' firmly works in you are consistant. Otherwise you could try distraction techniques [rediverting her attention elsewhere when she begins to show an interest in your feet...but it has to be done subtlely.] or ignore it without reaction until it stops being fun for her. I assume ye jump about a bit and make noise when she grabs hold of you? xd If so, that's probably why she's doing it. They love reactions like that. Stop giving her that reaction and she'll be less inclined to do it. Whatever you decide to do, stick with it. It might take her a few weeks to be completely broken of the habit. It's normal^^. If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha. Yes! There are lots of ferret shelters and they are definately the way to go for a first time ferret owner, as the rescues tend to know their animals very well and can advise which ferret will best fit a person's circumstances and lifestyle [Some ferrets can only live by themselves and they are great for people who only want one, whilst others have to live in groups]. Not to mention that they are usually n** and litter trained. Breeders are also great- if you can find a reputable one that breeds for health and temperament and not coat colour. Ferrets from decent breeders have good starts in life and are usually not spayed, neutered or descented when you get them, which gives you the choice to have them done or not [best to get them neutered and best to not get them descented]. Both rescues and decent breeders will provide ongoing support and information. Petshops should really be a last resort. They generally have tiny, adorable kits but that's about the hight of their selling points. Most petshop ferrets come from 'ferret farms' which are similar to puppy mills in that profit comes first, health comes second. Ferret farms, especially Marshalls, breed for colour with no regards to colour related genetic problems such as Waardenburg's Syndrome. They also spay/neuter the kits at a very young age [4-5 weeks] which is now thought to be the cause of one of the major ferret illnesses, Adrenal Disease. If the petshop ferrets don't come from a ferret farm then they come from a breeder- but keep in mind that no reputable breeder will ever offload animals to a petshop. Gosh I write a lot>.< They are hoarders, guard your socks, keys, wallet, remote control and shoe inserts with care, lest they end up under the TV cabinet and out of reach. xd
Geez I wrote a lot too sweatdrop I suggest that you join this ferret based forum: http://everythingfert.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=kristen&action=display&thread=1109195167And soak up the knowledge of the members there. This forum has some of the most ferret-savvy people available [including some top breeders] and a virtual database of highly useful information from all over the world. It'd probably also be the best way of finding any rescues near you. Ask, and someone will no doubt be able to point you in the right direction. 3nodding Highly highly highly reccomend it. Ferts and cats generally ignore each other and get along ok as they are both carnivores. for some reason most cats do not view them as prey. In other news, there are ferret races in my town this weekend. Can't wait. biggrin
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Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:12 am
Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis `Becca` Skeksis If you ever get the opportunity to have one....they are awesome fun. Purple~ It can certainly be attempted, but many ferrets absolutely love playing in water>.< One of mine swims in the fishpond, haha. Yes! There are lots of ferret shelters and they are definately the way to go for a first time ferret owner, as the rescues tend to know their animals very well and can advise which ferret will best fit a person's circumstances and lifestyle [Some ferrets can only live by themselves and they are great for people who only want one, whilst others have to live in groups]. Not to mention that they are usually n** and litter trained. Breeders are also great- if you can find a reputable one that breeds for health and temperament and not coat colour. Ferrets from decent breeders have good starts in life and are usually not spayed, neutered or descented when you get them, which gives you the choice to have them done or not [best to get them neutered and best to not get them descented]. Both rescues and decent breeders will provide ongoing support and information. Petshops should really be a last resort. They generally have tiny, adorable kits but that's about the hight of their selling points. Most petshop ferrets come from 'ferret farms' which are similar to puppy mills in that profit comes first, health comes second. Ferret farms, especially Marshalls, breed for colour with no regards to colour related genetic problems such as Waardenburg's Syndrome. They also spay/neuter the kits at a very young age [4-5 weeks] which is now thought to be the cause of one of the major ferret illnesses, Adrenal Disease. If the petshop ferrets don't come from a ferret farm then they come from a breeder- but keep in mind that no reputable breeder will ever offload animals to a petshop. Gosh I write a lot>.< They are hoarders, guard your socks, keys, wallet, remote control and shoe inserts with care, lest they end up under the TV cabinet and out of reach. xd
Geez I wrote a lot too sweatdrop I suggest that you join this ferret based forum: http://everythingfert.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=kristen&action=display&thread=1109195167And soak up the knowledge of the members there. This forum has some of the most ferret-savvy people available [including some top breeders] and a virtual database of highly useful information from all over the world. It'd probably also be the best way of finding any rescues near you. Ask, and someone will no doubt be able to point you in the right direction. 3nodding Highly highly highly reccomend it. Ferts and cats generally ignore each other and get along ok as they are both carnivores. for some reason most cats do not view them as prey. In other news, there are ferret races in my town this weekend. Can't wait. biggrin
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Posted: Sat May 12, 2007 8:39 pm
try and train it if that dosen't work take it out at a seperate time from the other ferrets
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 6:09 am
smilodon2994 try and train it if that dosen't work take it out at a seperate time from the other ferrets What will depriving it of playtime with the other ferrets do to help? confused
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:45 am
There's a product called Bitter Apple that's a no-chew spray. It tastes extremely revolting, so it encourages animals not to bite or chew. Spray some on your feet. Its also good for wires! lol.
Give it a try, it really helps!
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