Re: Found a ferret

Thank you, KG!!
I haven't got to the big crate yet but will today.
I think the little one may be in shock or suffered from exposure.  So far she
has remained in the shirt sleeve, mostly sleeping.  She takes water if i hold
the bottle right to her mouth.  She has eaten nothing as far as I can tell. 
Its been about 16 hrs since I found her.

She is very still and quiet.  I have let the dogs have a look at her (not too
close!) and she does not seem afraid.

I will get down to PetSmart for some cat food.  (Disappointed about the ferret
food as the shop carries really high quality dog foods.  But the owner allowed
she knew nothing about ferrets.)
Hmmmm, I just smelled something foul!  Perhaps we have a BM.
I hope I can find a relieved owner today.  5 pets is just too many
personalities for me to work with.

I handled her enough to check the sex but I noticed a little pustule on the
groin area.  Could be a nasty ant bite, but is it something pretty obvious? 
Dumb question!

I will let her be in the bathroom after checking for holes behind the plumbing.

I really appreciate your support.
Lisa


>A large crate will do the job.  Don't bother with shredded paper for litter.
>The ferret will turn it into a toy and strew it all about the cage.  You can
>try a rubber made box, something square or rectangular like a kitten litter
>box.  Kati is really bad food.  A decent kitten food like Iams, Eukanuba,
>not Purina, will do.
>
>Ferrets need play time.  If you bathroom is safe, let it have playtime in
>the bathroom.  Ferrets are quire small and can get in behind the walls.
>
>Ferrets for Dummies is your best choice.  Ferrets USA or Ferrets magazine
>will help you find info about your ferret.
>
>Good luck and keep asking questions
>
>KG
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>> I have just found a ferret in my backyard.  My 4 dachshunds were on the
>verge
>> of doing what they were bred to do!
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>> I want to know if this sounds like a plan:
>> I now have it in a small pet carrier inside a sweatshirt sleeve.  Bought a
>> water bottle and some ferret FortiDiet Kaytee brand.
>> I do have a large training crate.  It is probably intended for up to
>30-40lb
>> dog, about 30in tall and 4x2ft.  The thing is I am in the middle of major
>house
>> redo and its 'back yonder'.  It will take me a day to reclaim it.
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>> I have no litter box, much less litter.  I am thinking of shredding some
>> newspaper for it to go in.  I have lots of different sizes of Rubbermaid
>> containers to use as a box.
>>
>> I will go to the homes in the vicinity of my backyard to see if someone
>lost it
>> accidentally.  I am concerned that it might be reclaimed by someone who
>let it
>> loose intentionally.  Had that happen before with a Basenji pup.  Now
>there are
>> stray dogs that look half Basenji!
>>
>> It is not out of the question that I would keep it.  How do they do with
>small
>> dogs if  trained to not maul it?  I cannot afford much more investment
>right
>> now.  How much do ferret vaccinations cost?  Is the large crate I
>described
>> suitable?
>>
>> I am frazzled with my home and 4 dogs now.  I just want the best for it.
>> Lisa
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