Today someone mentioned that they had a ferret that did not like men ....
 
Epstein, the 10 month old neutered, male ferret that lives with me doesn't
appear to like men either.  He has always been gently treated and is very
warm and cuddly with me and with other human woman.  (He doesn't know any
other fuzz-butts.)
 
Epstein is noticiably, very un-fond of my male housemate Roman.  Epstein
will run accross a room to nip Roman and will climb all over him and nip and
lunge for his face.  Roman has been very good about this and has not been
mean or harsh to Epstein... but he is getting a little bit weary of this.
 
I've tried having Roman give Epstein treats - give him Ferrettone - pat him
after rubbing his hands full of Ferrettone etc etc.  But Epstien continues
to be very agressive with Roman.  I will be cuddling Epstein - letting him
kiss me etc etc ... and if Roman comes into view, Epstein will stop
everything and attack Roman.
 
Epstein has been less agressive ...but still agressive with other men....
and he is a sweet, full of kisses and cuddles with all the women that the
meets (including Roman's grilfriend.)
 
Has anyone else encounted this sort of behavior in male Ferrets?  could it
be phermones?  Any suggestions?  Becuase of this behavior, Epstein spends
less time running free and more time in his cage.
 
Thanks for your help!
 
Cynthia Donovan
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