Adopting Rescue Ferrets is Breaking Me

[@FerretTubeTV]

Integrating ferrets is one of the hardest things I've ever done. I feel like I should be protecting my precious girls from harm rather than watching the new-comers be so aggressive with them. If you have any suggestions for what to try next I would really appreciate it 🙏

[@SparkleSporks]

Integrating ferrets is so hard, and can take a long time to settle through. You've done really well so far

[@FerretTubeTV]

Thank you so much. It really does make a difference all the encouraging and helpful comments I'm getting. We really appreciate you 🐾🙏💖

[@SparkleSporks]

@@FerretTubeTV And we all appreciate you! Love seeing all the care, love and fun you put into the care of your little fuzzies. I know you still got a ways to show off the new home and new setup you will have, but very much look forward to it!

[@FerretTubeTV]

awww 🤗 Aaaand I hope to have the post sharing the move to Scotland with a full cage tour ready early next week! 😁🤞

[@northernlad52]

I forgot how hard their lives had been at the rescue centre.

[@FerretTubeTV]

I know, right? It's so sad...

[@JoshO423]

How you’ve helped those boys brings tears to our eyes! Thank you for all you do!

[@FerretTubeTV]

Aww bless you, thank you. It fills up my heart doing it, the fact it brings joy to others as well is such an amazing bonus 💖✨💖

[@thebigboo5]

You're doing so well! I hate integrating rescues. I've never done it with ferrets but other animals have to sort out their pecking order as well and it's tear inducing to have to let some of it play out. I think your approach (and your carpentry skills!!) are amazing. Hope you're doing OK.

[@FerretTubeTV]

I'm glad I'm not the only one!! Do you remember how bad I was at carpentry when I started this? I have learned so much! Thank you as ever for your amazing support 🥰🐾

[@thebigboo5]

@@FerretTubeTV You weren't that bad! (You should see my DIY "skills" 🤣) but yeah, looking at that work you've learned a lot! I guess you've been having to manage repairs and replacements on stuff? You're always welcome :) 🐾

[@FerretTubeTV]

Yes, there is always something to fix around the place.. and I have the tools to do it now, which really helps 😂

[@JohnUrquhartFerguson]

It looks like you're doing a great job, to this layman 😊

[@FerretTubeTV]

hehe, thanks so much John 🥰🐾

[@leah36935]

Your videos always make me smile, it warms my heart to see the lengths you go to to give these little babies the lives they deserve, you're honestly an angel. Wishing you lots of love and strength ❤

[@FerretTubeTV]

What a lovely comment to wake up to - thank you 💖 Wishing you all the best love and strength also 🐾

[@Dani_Scott]

Intergrating ferrets is definitely a challenge, one I'm still working on with mine. If i have a treat for them to share, they will. I give the ferrets raw eggs once a week or so. They focus on the treat but also will clean each others faces, so I know that for a few mins, they will be together without any issues. I'm not sure if this would help. 😅

[@FerretTubeTV]

Oh thank you.. yes that's a great idea as Luffy is very motivated by food. Thank you. It's also really good to know it's not just me that struggles with it!

[@SimonHepworth]

Hey Kate, you’re doing such great things for those ferrets and I’m really sorry to hear about your mum. Much love, Simon x

[@FerretTubeTV]

Hey Simon! Lovely to hear from you, and thank you xx I hope you and your family are well 💖

[@SimonHepworth]

@@FerretTubeTVjust me and Louis (and Belle the dog who definitely counts as family) in Ireland are all good, everyone else in the UK. xx

[@FerretTubeTV]

@@SimonHepworth awww, sounds lovely xx

[@SoFather]

SoLovely. Stick with it. Sorry to hear about your mum. 😢

[@FerretTubeTV]

Thank you so much 🙏 The encouragement and good wishes are really appreciated 🥰🐾

[@AnneBenbow]

It is lovely watching your ferrents being in a space where they can be themselves.It gave such pleasure to see them again and experience your interaction with them.Sorry if forgotten the names of you all am in my 80's and this is the first time I've commented on a Utube channel. Many years ago when Ferrets where used in hunting to chase rabbits out of holes,I found like you a wandering female. It was my first experience of ferrets and led me after a few weeks and advice from a vet to get male .Toby, a mini polar bear and Pole cat coloured Veritty lived for ten happy years with my family dying within a few weeks of each other. We were given endless fun watching their antics and having cuddles with them in the evenings.We lived in the country and they followed behind us with our dog for walks. Friend and Toby mated very loudly and with bites to Veritty's neck, which is I'm afraid the natural way of Ferrets and had four beautiful kits. About a week before they were born Toby began to eat much less and when they were born he waited for Verity to have her fill.He then went into the nest area and curled with the babies.I remember being anxious the first time I saw he wasn't in the main part of their enclosure. All grew into strong pups and we were able among our friends to find homes as pets for them.Ferrets then had not yet become popular pets. We didn't want more babies and as you've found out mating is essential for the female's health, so having Toby neutered wasn't an option .Our vet did her first V asectomy and as I said Toby and Verity lived happy ever after!

[@FerretTubeTV]

Oh my gosh Anne, what a lovely message! I'm so honoured to be your first KZbin comment! (My name is Kate, nice to meet you!) I'm so glad that watching my little business has brought back so many happy memories to mind for you. Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of Toby & Verity and their marvellous family. I certainly hope it won't be the last time I read a lovely comment from you xx

[@Jsarson1976]

Introductions can be terrible and had some times when we had to go vets, but 60 percent of the time it goes ok but the rest of the time it just needs time and patients. I have succeeded every time but there were times when I pulled my hair out and it took 6 to 8 weeks for the integration. Tons of ferret oil rub it on the backs of their necks and when they go to attack they lick instead and over time they’re fine with each other. It’s an amazing trick that works every time x

[@FerretTubeTV]

oooh.. OK, thank you. I am going to try that!

[@PR4U2NV]

Sad mention about your mom.. I hope the ferrets make it easier to cope with.

[@FerretTubeTV]

They definitely do, thank you 🥰🐾

[@dgoodnight733]

When I brought my Bandit home, my three ferrets, Zoey, Kodiak and Bailey really beat him up. Bandit was much bigger and stronger, but he never did fight back. The girls would especially bite hard and aggressively go after him. I started to take one ferret at a time, and put them on my lap and let them sleep with Bandit with my hand right there between them. Kodiak and Bailey eventually accepted him. Zoey was still attacking him for a bit longer. I made sure to spend time with them both on leashes outdoors together, eating together and sleeping on my lap. It took months, but after a bit, they all loved one another. I found that if they knew mom was involved, then they seemed to stop being so aggressive. Best of luck. ❤

[@FerretTubeTV]

That is really good advice... thank you SO much. I have made a lovely playroom at our new place (video coming next week!) so will definitely take your advice on board and spend some more quality time with them each one at a time with Luffy. Thank you again! 💖✨

[@dgoodnight733]

​@@FerretTubeTV I hope all goes well. 😊

[@FerretTubeTV]

thanks x

[@nmcduff4891]

Hi Kate. I used the bedding swap with mine a few years ago. I have only gills, so male dominance was not a problem. Ba-Ba (black feet) is the boss, but she is not the oldest. I am a few months behind you with my outside enclosure, but I have a contractor in mind. Best wishes

[@FerretTubeTV]

It was so hard to watch all the footage back. Males are just too aggressive 😪 The outside run is exciting for you though! You will just love watching them play in it. Keep me posted! 🥰🐾

[@gisellecampos1687]

YOUR VOICE IS SOOO SOOTHING 😊 AND YOU HAVE BECOME MUCH FAVORITE FERRET CHANNEL I AM INTRODUCING 2 NEW ONES SOON TO MY TWO BABIES WISH ME LUCK. I love you and your babies channel and videos so much!

[@FerretTubeTV]

Ahhh thank you!! Welcome to the Floof Crew Giselle - how exciting about the new noodles. Hopefully you will do a better job of integrating than I did!! Let us know how you get on ❤️🥰🐾

[@karenritter2574]

You're doing the best you can. Best of luck with everything. I miss my 2 (I hope to get 2 more before the year is over). So sorry to hear about your mom.

[@FerretTubeTV]

Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate that. Hopefully my little business can help fill a ferret-sized hole in your life until you can get more 🥰🐾

[@clarkgardner6116]

bless you

[@FerretTubeTV]

awww, thank you. I feel blessed 🥰🐾

[@jester816]

are they missing the sandpit in the new run ?

[@FerretTubeTV]

I imagine they are.. but they'll get another one soon :)

[@Pleijp73]

Soon™ @@FerretTubeTV

[@FerretTubeTV]

@@Pleijp73 haha yes... though I might bring a bucket of sand each up from the old run when I go clean it up soon 😂😂

[@lorifintel9784]

​@@FerretTubeTV oh good!

[@spookyalot3886]

So many Wiggles ❤❤

[@FerretTubeTV]

wiggles & squeaks!

[@SusanBradley-w7x]

Very concerned for the feret who's neck looked full of blood.If the others are biting it's neck a lot to prove the pecking order then he or she should be kept separate as this must be so painful and traumatising for her or he.😪

[@FerretTubeTV]

It's a dominance thing and the rescue centre has 2 exercise groups of around 90-100 ferrets in EACH group! It must have been hard to manage so many ferrets. I'm so glad I was able to rescue Zoro from this place as now he NEVER gets his neck bitten 🥰🐾🥰

[@Dan-x8f3u]

KATE ❤. What is it with ENGLAND and FERRETS ? then Abandoning Them , that is Insane. but AWESOME TO HEAR They’re Next To EachOther all The Time and Are Becoming More and More FAMILY ❤ tell ya the truth I Was Hoping By This Time We Would Be Getting BaBy 🥰 UpDates from Those 4 😝 😂 ❤❤❤❤. CANT WAIT FOR NEW HOME and FERRET MANSION VIDEOS ❤❤

[@FerretTubeTV]

Yes they are! Thank you Dan 💖🥰🐾

[@lorifintel9784]

We have rescues here in ohio, but only one I believe. I think it is because here when you buy them they have to be fixed first.

[@FerretTubeTV]

yes, that sounds very likely :)

[@Dan-x8f3u]

@@FerretTubeTV ♥️ ♥️♥️ Are ya Enjoying The New Place ? Oh Sand Have you Allowed The GANG to Frolick in The Pastures on Leads or Leashes to Explore The Gorgeous Property ♥️♥️♥️

[@Dan-x8f3u]

@@lorifintel9784 LORI ♥️ How are Ya ? So THEY DO? Have to be Fixed. ? I Had Never Known. That is Smart. HoLd On. Even the ones in Like PET SMART ? We have SCALES and TALES in SUCCASUNNA N.J and a HUDSON VALLEY FERRET RESCUE N.J. Scales n Tales stopped taking in Lizards and Snakes and Stuff BUT take Ferrets. They actually get homes pretty consistently for em.