>From: Tressie <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: PetCo Canadian Ferrets.
>
>In response to Frank who was wondering where the Canadian breeder was
>and whether they are only shipping to the Northwest region of U.S. -
>the breeder is Real Canadian Ferrets and is located in Manitoba.
>Unfortunately, they do not have a website.
Thank You for the enlightenment on the PetCo/Real Canadian Ferrets.
I gather that Real Canadian Ferrets is a Breeder in Manitoba. And I
have to personally commend them for their breeding practices and making
available healthy, active, mild natured Fuzzies for us. What happens
after the Ferrets leave their facility is influenced by the Humans
caring, or lack of care for them.
On the Temperament thing, Ferrets like Humans are definitely
individuals with different traits and behaviors. I soon learned that
after becoming a Ferret owner. And I have not tried to change my
Ferrets behaviors, but find them very amusing, and learned how to work
around problem areas.
I started out with one Ferret Daisy, a little "runt of the litter", a
Dark Sable. Then thought she needed a companion of her own kind. Here
comes Cinnamon who Daisy took to immediately enjoying having the
companion. Daisy groomed her, taught her how to sleep in a Hammock,
use a litter box, etc. The two could and did "talk to each other".
Then I wanted a "Big Boy" and found Jasper (Albino), a customer return
at a PetCo. He is presently my "Clown". Life is that to him.... And
doesn't pick on the Girls. Rather enjoys destroying my Couch by
flipping the loose cushions off. Good exercise for him and he is a very
healthy, muscular boy.
Then I got Herbie a Shelter Boy, well behaved. No problem traits, and
he and Jasper love their high speed wrestling matches. Best of buddies,
and neither picks on the Girls.
Then I lost Cinnamon to Cancer....
Some time after acquired Olivia, a cute little Angora. I was already
aware an Angora is a whole different thing, and begins the learning
process for me. I can only define her as being a real "Bitch". In the
Ferret Condo she immediately took over the large hammock and not
letting the others in. Had two other hammocks for the others. Often one
would try to make friends with Olivia in her hammock, but Nooooo. After
about a month Olivia started going to the other hammocks, but the other
guys didn't trust her. Took a while before things settled down. Olivia
still is quite independent and pretty much a loner. Does her own thing
at play-time runs. Not a Wrestler.
My experiences with the behavior thing....
Frank.
PS: FerretSS link below you can see them in action.
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Never forget 9/11 and the cost of FREEDOM! 'Tedra'
Ferrets: http://oakgrovedesigns.net/ferretSS
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[Posted in FML 6091]
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