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| Micahel Thorsager |
I've had my male ferret (Polle) for almost 4 years now, and 2 weeks ago
we got a 8 weeks old female (Matilde), hoping that they would have a
load of fun together..
...BUT..
Polle seams aggressive towards Matilde.. and she of cause panics and
screams and trys to run away. (well.. at first I thought 'she is small
and Polle just wants to play.. being bigger/stronger naturally he would
seam a bit rough on the little one).
...BUT..
The two older ferrets moved in, Zeus (same age as Polle) and Disco
(about 6 years old). Polle is the same with them .. very rough.. and
bites them.. no blood is drawn but they scream and come running to be
taken away from the 'beast'.. The two new ones get along fine with Matilde..
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What do I do to get Polle to understand that other ferrets are welcome.?
and can be a lot of fun to play with..?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.. ;)
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Michael Thorsager
http://www.krakow.dk
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When I brought Olive home, it took me a couple of days to realize that
Headley was not performing a vivisection. He would drag her all over the
house. She would scream bloody murder... But, she always went back for
more.
Well, it turned out that Olive and Headley bonded quite strong. She was
Headley's girl, not mine. The vet said the boys figure they have to get
their licks in early, as further down the line the female will walk all over
them.
No blood. No loss of bowel and bladder control. No problem.
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> I've had my male ferret (Polle) for almost 4 years now, and 2 weeks ago
> we got a 8 weeks old female (Matilde), hoping that they would have a
> load of fun together..
> ..BUT..
> Polle seams aggressive towards Matilde.. and she of cause panics and
> screams and trys to run away. (well.. at first I thought 'she is small
> and Polle just wants to play.. being bigger/stronger naturally he would
> seam a bit rough on the little one).
> ..BUT..
> The two older ferrets moved in, Zeus (same age as Polle) and Disco
> (about 6 years old). Polle is the same with them .. very rough.. and
> bites them.. no blood is drawn but they scream and come running to be
> taken away from the 'beast'.. The two new ones get along fine with
Matilde..
> ...
> What do I do to get Polle to understand that other ferrets are welcome.?
> and can be a lot of fun to play with..?
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.. ;)
> --
> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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I'm wondering if possibly Polle has Waardensburg syndrome and is possibly
deaf and their presence is making him nervous because he doesn't hear them
coming up on him. Does he have a lot of white around his face or a blaze
marking on his head? Just an idea i thought i'd throw out there.
I repeat what the previous poster said: Ferrets need to work out their own
order of dominance. As long as no one is peeing, pooping or bleeding during
their times together, I'd try to stay out of it and be sure to cuddle each
one separately, so they know they are loved. IF there is blood, poop or
pee happening when they tussle, you will probably need to separate them,
separate cages, etc and maybe a slower introduction in a more 'neutral
territory' (like being taken out in public places - away from people or
animals or other distranctions - on leashes) might help them find they have
some common interests (sniffing everything in sight, etc) and may diffuse
the situation until they can get used to each other. Also, if they are
caged separately, change their blankies from cage to cage daily so they get
used to each other's smells - bathe them so they will all smell alike; put
ferretone on each of them and let the others lick it off so they associate
each other with 'good' stuff. Just a few ideas you might want to try. Let
us know how it goes. Good luck integrating them. Sometimes it's hard when
there is a big gap in age because the babies have so much energy - maybeyou
can help by wearing down the energetic one little by playign with him/her
one on onefor a while beore bringing the older, slower ferret out, so they
are better matched. Just takes time, patience and persistence until you
find wht works. Whenthey do get where they love each other, it's sooooo
rewarding!
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> I've had my male ferret (Polle) for almost 4 years now, and 2 weeks ago
> we got a 8 weeks old female (Matilde), hoping that they would have a
> load of fun together..
> ..BUT..
> Polle seams aggressive towards Matilde.. and she of cause panics and
> screams and trys to run away. (well.. at first I thought 'she is small
> and Polle just wants to play.. being bigger/stronger naturally he would
> seam a bit rough on the little one).
> ..BUT..
> The two older ferrets moved in, Zeus (same age as Polle) and Disco
> (about 6 years old). Polle is the same with them .. very rough.. and
> bites them.. no blood is drawn but they scream and come running to be
> taken away from the 'beast'.. The two new ones get along fine with
Matilde..
> ...
> What do I do to get Polle to understand that other ferrets are welcome.?
> and can be a lot of fun to play with..?
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.. ;)
> --
> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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It doesn't sound like Polle has Waardensburg syndrome. To put it in very
very simple terms, Waardensburg Syndrome is the result of some breeding
that was done to get blazes (white stripe on top of head) and lots of white
markings, especially around the face. If Polle responds when you call his
name, and doesn't bite when you pick him up from behind (they can't hear
someone coming up behind them), then he's most likely not deaf. By your
description and seeing the pictures of Pollo, it doesn't sound like he's
deaf. Perhaps he is just trying to tell them that he is the boss in this
house! He doesn't particularly like having them around (yet), but then
tries to claim his territory by poofing as the others walk away (as if to
get in the last word in an argument LOL). It really doesn't sound to me
that you have a problem that isn't going to resolve itself in time with
patience and by staying with it everyday. When Polle gets used to having
the friends, he won't know how he ever lived without them. Ferrets have a
LOT more fun when they have someone to play with.
You know, another thought I just had was that maybe you should introduce
them to him one at a time, so he doesn't feel so overwhelmed. Maybe he just
feels like a minority when there is only one of him and several of them.
Maybe take the least aggressive of the newbies and let that ferret and Polle
out at the same time and encourage play by dangling toys, rolling balls,
maybe even picking up both of them at the same time and giving affection so
they can see that they are both loved. Just an idea. You know your ferrets
best and I wouldn't want you to get bit if they are prone to attacking each
other in that way.
I still believe that taking them into teritory that is 'neutral' - maybe
leashing them up and taking them for a walk - puts them all on neutral
ground so Polle doesn't feel he has to defend his territory. He might just
look up and realize that he has buddies to walk with and to play with and be
ferrety with.
There is a LOT of wonderful ferret information on this site:
http://www.ferretcentral.org and I highly recommend every ferret owner read
it through for a better understanding of ferrets and their general nature -
and lots of fun stuff on there too!
Let us know how he progresses. Others here may have more/better ideas too.
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> > I'm wondering if possibly Polle has Waardensburg syndrome and is
possibly
> > deaf and their presence is making him nervous because he doesn't hear
them
> > coming up on him. Does he have a lot of white around his face or a
blaze
> > marking on his head? Just an idea i thought i'd throw out there.
> ehh.. dunno.. here you have some pictures of polle
> http://gallery.krakow.dk/My/Polle , what is this Waardensburg syndrome?
> I don't think Polle is deaf. He comes when I call him, and is always
> looks when I say his name.. even when he is in his cage ;)
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> He is a very nice Ferret.. he loves people and most people love him. He
> never bites or anything. (well.. not my mother don't like him, when she
> comes around she always tells me that he looks as a snake with legs, but
> anyway) ;)
>
> > IF there is blood, poop or
> > pee happening when they tussle, you will probably need to separate them,
> > separate cages, etc and maybe a slower introduction in a more 'neutral
> > territory' (like being taken out in public places - away from people or
> > animals or other distranctions - on leashes) might help them find they
have
> > some common interests (sniffing everything in sight, etc) and may
diffuse
> > the situation until they can get used to each other.
> Well.. Polle chases them all.. and gives of a stench (very bad).. and
> his tail gets all puffy.. but it is him chasing the others.. and they
> flee for their 'lives' ;) I can't figure out what happens in his head..
> He looks as if he wants to play.. but gets angry and stuff.. when they
> get too close..
>
> > Also, if they are
> > caged separately, change their blankies from cage to cage daily so they
get
> > used to each other's smells - bathe them so they will all smell alike;
put
> > ferretone on each of them and let the others lick it off so they
associate
> > each other with 'good' stuff.
> They are in separate cages, not planed.. but I had to.. because of
> Polle.. I change the blankies and the cages are standing right against
> each other, and they 'talk' to each other when the cages..
>
> The Bathing thing I had not thought about.. but it is time anyway ;)
hehe..
>
> Thanx for the answer.. It is great to hear from others when I myself
> don't get what is going on ;)
>
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> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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| Micahel Thorsager |
jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> You know, another thought I just had was that maybe you should introduce
> them to him one at a time, so he doesn't feel so overwhelmed. Maybe he just
> feels like a minority when there is only one of him and several of them.
> Maybe take the least aggressive of the newbies and let that ferret and Polle
> out at the same time and encourage play by dangling toys, rolling balls,
> maybe even picking up both of them at the same time and giving affection so
> they can see that they are both loved. Just an idea. You know your ferrets
> best and I wouldn't want you to get bit if they are prone to attacking each
> other in that way.
Actually I did just what you describe above tonight.. and you know
what.. right now Polle and Zeus (the other male) is sleeping 'arm' in
'arm'.. a wonderful sight!! ;) I am so happy ;)
I think you are right 3 new ferrets in one go is a bit too much.. (for
Polle anyway).. 1 at the time is much better ;) .. not that there was no
fighting!! There was!! .. but the figured it out.. and looks now as if
they have always been the best of friends ;)
And tomorrow it is Disco's turn (the older female). We'll start out with
a long walk Polle, Disco and me.. the fresh air will do us good ;)
And the we'll go inside and see if we can work out our problems.... I'll
let you know how it works out ;)
> There is a LOT of wonderful ferret information on this site:
> http://www.ferretcentral.org and I highly recommend every ferret owner read
> it through for a better understanding of ferrets and their general nature -
> and lots of fun stuff on there too!
Thnx.. always great with new input! ;)
>
> Let us know how he progresses. Others here may have more/better ideas too.
Thnx, will tell you how it all goes.. I can't tell you how glad I am
that I got to writing here.. It really helped me!! ;)
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SO glad to hear that Micahel!! I'll be anxious to see if all the
introductions go so well.
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> > You know, another thought I just had was that maybe you should introduce
> > them to him one at a time, so he doesn't feel so overwhelmed. Maybe he
just
> > feels like a minority when there is only one of him and several of them.
> > Maybe take the least aggressive of the newbies and let that ferret and
Polle
> > out at the same time and encourage play by dangling toys, rolling balls,
> > maybe even picking up both of them at the same time and giving affection
so
> > they can see that they are both loved. Just an idea. You know your
ferrets
> > best and I wouldn't want you to get bit if they are prone to attacking
each
> > other in that way.
> Actually I did just what you describe above tonight.. and you know
> what.. right now Polle and Zeus (the other male) is sleeping 'arm' in
> 'arm'.. a wonderful sight!! ;) I am so happy ;)
>
> I think you are right 3 new ferrets in one go is a bit too much.. (for
> Polle anyway).. 1 at the time is much better ;) .. not that there was no
> fighting!! There was!! .. but the figured it out.. and looks now as if
> they have always been the best of friends ;)
>
> And tomorrow it is Disco's turn (the older female). We'll start out with
> a long walk Polle, Disco and me.. the fresh air will do us good ;)
> And the we'll go inside and see if we can work out our problems.... I'll
> let you know how it works out ;)
>
> > There is a LOT of wonderful ferret information on this site:
> > http://www.ferretcentral.org and I highly recommend every ferret owner
read
> > it through for a better understanding of ferrets and their general
nature -
> > and lots of fun stuff on there too!
> Thnx.. always great with new input! ;)
> >
> > Let us know how he progresses. Others here may have more/better ideas
too.
> Thnx, will tell you how it all goes.. I can't tell you how glad I am
> that I got to writing here.. It really helped me!! ;)
>
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> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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| Micahel Thorsager |
Just Molly wrote:
> Nobody seems to have asked the question yet so I will. Is he neutered?
Jup ;) Both him and Zeus are.. Disco (is to, if it is called the same
with females?) ;)
Matilde is no though, she is only 9 weeks old ;)
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Michael Thorsager
http://www.krakow.dk
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| Micahel Thorsager |
Micahel Thorsager wrote:
> And tomorrow it is Disco's turn (the older female). We'll start out with
> a long walk Polle, Disco and me.. the fresh air will do us good ;)
> And the we'll go inside and see if we can work out our problems.... I'll
> let you know how it works out ;)
Well.. we ran around outside for almost 2 hours.. but everything ended
op with a BIG fight in the middle of the park.. NO GO.. Disco is afraid
of Polle.. I just cat figure it out.. She looks like she wants to play
with him, but as soon as she gets near him, she starts to scream.. and
that seam to tick off Poll who.. holds her down.. at that point I have
to separate them.. as Disco goes into a near panic..
I have decided to settle with that Polle and Disco, can be in the same
room with-out 'blowing up' ;) and after the long walk.. that went OK, so
I'll try again today with a long walk.. and see how it goes..
Also today is the day when all the ferrets 'take' a bath.. hehe ;) then
we'll see if that helps..
Well.. Zeus and polle are becoming the best of friends.. and Zeus is
also becoming friends with Matilde (well.. as mush friends as one can be
9 weeks old ferret ;) she wants to play all. the time!! hehe).
Well.. just wanted to let you all know how it was going ;)
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Sounds like they are continuing to make progress. Maybe only let Polle play
with Disco when Polle is tired out from playing with everyone else so he
doesn't have so much energy too. Just an idea. Sounds like you're doing a
great job of integrating them!
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> Micahel Thorsager wrote:
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> > And tomorrow it is Disco's turn (the older female). We'll start out with
> > a long walk Polle, Disco and me.. the fresh air will do us good ;)
> > And the we'll go inside and see if we can work out our problems.... I'll
> > let you know how it works out ;)
> Well.. we ran around outside for almost 2 hours.. but everything ended
> op with a BIG fight in the middle of the park.. NO GO.. Disco is afraid
> of Polle.. I just cat figure it out.. She looks like she wants to play
> with him, but as soon as she gets near him, she starts to scream.. and
> that seam to tick off Poll who.. holds her down.. at that point I have
> to separate them.. as Disco goes into a near panic..
>
> I have decided to settle with that Polle and Disco, can be in the same
> room with-out 'blowing up' ;) and after the long walk.. that went OK, so
> I'll try again today with a long walk.. and see how it goes..
>
> Also today is the day when all the ferrets 'take' a bath.. hehe ;) then
> we'll see if that helps..
>
> Well.. Zeus and polle are becoming the best of friends.. and Zeus is
> also becoming friends with Matilde (well.. as mush friends as one can be
> 9 weeks old ferret ;) she wants to play all. the time!! hehe).
>
> Well.. just wanted to let you all know how it was going ;)
>
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> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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| Micahel Thorsager |
jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> Sounds like they are continuing to make progress. Maybe only let Polle play
> with Disco when Polle is tired out from playing with everyone else so he
> doesn't have so much energy too. Just an idea. Sounds like you're doing a
> great job of integrating them!
Jup.. I think he just has to get used to having the others around.. it
has been just him and me for quite some time ;)
I must say that in the beginning it seamed hopeless, but as things got
better and better, it is actually quite fun, to follow the progress of
them getting to things sorted out.. ;)
But I thing we have come to the place where the progress is slowing
down.. but that is OK.. as they can play two and two now.. so no one has
to sit all alone in the cage, as the other are running around and playing ;)
Again.. thanx for all the support!! ;)
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| Micahel Thorsager |
Latest update ;)
I have not had much luck bringing Disco (the adult female) and Polle
together, we have been on may long walks but it always ends up with them
getting into a huge fight, that I have to break up..
Well.. Polle has always lived by himself, and that I think has made him
a bit strange .. so now he has moved in with Zeus (the other adult male)
to see if that will improve Polle's 'people-skills' ;)
And I have decided that I won't try putting Polle together with Matilde
(the very young female) before he has become friends with Disco.. (he
reacts the same way with Matilde as he does with Disco)..
BTW: Disco has moved together with Matilde... so she can teach Matilde
to behave ;) .. There is some rumble going on, because Matilde has a lot
of energy.. and Disco would sometime like her to just lay down and relax ;)
I will keep trying to get Polle and Disco to figure tings out.. and long
walks and things to do, has not made tings worse.. that much I can see ;)
just wanted to let you know how things is going ;)
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| Randy W. Sims |
Micahel Thorsager wrote:
> Latest update ;)
>
> I have not had much luck bringing Disco (the adult female) and Polle
> together, we have been on may long walks but it always ends up with them
> getting into a huge fight, that I have to break up..
>
> Well.. Polle has always lived by himself, and that I think has made him
> a bit strange .. so now he has moved in with Zeus (the other adult male)
> to see if that will improve Polle's 'people-skills' ;)
>
> And I have decided that I won't try putting Polle together with Matilde
> (the very young female) before he has become friends with Disco.. (he
> reacts the same way with Matilde as he does with Disco)..
>
> BTW: Disco has moved together with Matilde... so she can teach Matilde
> to behave ;) .. There is some rumble going on, because Matilde has a lot
> of energy.. and Disco would sometime like her to just lay down and relax ;)
>
> I will keep trying to get Polle and Disco to figure tings out.. and long
> walks and things to do, has not made tings worse.. that much I can see ;)
>
> just wanted to let you know how things is going ;)
Are you trying to introduce them with just two at a time? It might be
easier to put three together at a time. That way there is more
distraction and their attention is divided, hopefully producing less
stress on all of them.
Also, if there is any screaming, watch them closely, but don't
neccessarily break them up. With mine, little screaming fits are fairly
common during rough play. Ususally the one doing the screaming will
pounce back at the other as soon as he/she lets up for a moment.
Randy.
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Randy W. Sims wrote:
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> Are you trying to introduce them with just two at a time? It might be
> easier to put three together at a time. That way there is more
> distraction and their attention is divided, hopefully producing less
> stress on all of them.
>
> Also, if there is any screaming, watch them closely, but don't
> neccessarily break them up. With mine, little screaming fits are fairly
> common during rough play. Ususally the one doing the screaming will
> pounce back at the other as soon as he/she lets up for a moment.
Another extension to the above is to introduce them in a room with lots
of toys, tunnels, bags & boxes, etc. The idea being to provide them with
interesting things to do besides fight, or at least to reduce the time
spent fighting.
Randy.
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I still think you are going about it right. I would continue to do the
walks and get their attention off each other, outside of Polle's 'territory'
(in the house). Possibly when the baby grows up and gets more mature, she
won't be as intimidated by Pollel either, e,specially if she is continually
exposed to him for short, monitored sessions (walks, etc). Sometimes it
just takes a while, Michael.....sometimes a month or more even, so don't get
discouraged. Hopefully they will all integrate in time. Keep changing the
blankets back and forth from cage to cage so the smells mix also. Maybe mix
up a nice soupy snack for them to share from a large plate (so they all have
room to eat from it without being on top of each other, but are sharing the
same plate) I would encourage you to continue to expose them to each other
for short times very often and in a protected way so she doesn't have to
fear him.
Still holding out hope for your kids to learn to play together and really
enjoy each other's company!
jumpingmouse, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> Randy W. Sims wrote:
>
> > Are you trying to introduce them with just two at a time? It might be
> > easier to put three together at a time. That way there is more
> > distraction and their attention is divided, hopefully producing less
> > stress on all of them.
> jup, I have been trying to get it to work with two at a time.. ;)
>
> > Also, if there is any screaming, watch them closely, but don't
> > neccessarily break them up. With mine, little screaming fits are fairly
> > common during rough play. Ususally the one doing the screaming will
> > pounce back at the other as soon as he/she lets up for a moment.
> Well. with Polle and Disco.. it is not normal.. Disco pees on the floor
> and stuff when she and Polle goes at it.. and.. then I break them up..
> she REALLY don't like it..
>
> The normal screaming I know is ok, Polle and Zeus fights from time to
> time and so does Disco and Matilde.. hehe.. Well Zeus and Matilde..
> don't as much fight, as Zeus just drags Matilde around.. (all in good
> fun it look like) ;)
>
> But when Polle is around the females he goes all CRAZY! It looks as if
> he just wants to play.. (doing the thing with tail and stuff) ;) but
> then It goes all wrong.. :-(
>
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> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> I still think you are going about it right. I would continue to do the
> walks and get their attention off each other, outside of Polle's 'territory'
> (in the house). Possibly when the baby grows up and gets more mature, she
> won't be as intimidated by Pollel either, e,specially if she is continually
> exposed to him for short, monitored sessions (walks, etc). Sometimes it
> just takes a while, Michael.....sometimes a month or more even, so don't get
> discouraged. Hopefully they will all integrate in time. Keep changing the
> blankets back and forth from cage to cage so the smells mix also. Maybe mix
> up a nice soupy snack for them to share from a large plate (so they all have
> room to eat from it without being on top of each other, but are sharing the
> same plate) I would encourage you to continue to expose them to each other
> for short times very often and in a protected way so she doesn't have to
> fear him.
Thanx ;) it is quite hard to keep up the spirit, when all they seam to
do is fight.. but I won't give up.. they have to live together.. ;)
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I truly believe your efforts will pay off in the end, Michael. Don't let
them see your concern when they are together or they might pick up on it and
use it as a way to get attention. Just 'ho hum' your way thru this from
their viewpoint if you can :-)
jacquie, kylie & gilbert
"Micahel Thorsager" <mit@nrdc.dk> wrote in message
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> jumpingmouse02@earthlink.net wrote:
> > I still think you are going about it right. I would continue to do the
> > walks and get their attention off each other, outside of Polle's
'territory'
> > (in the house). Possibly when the baby grows up and gets more mature,
she
> > won't be as intimidated by Pollel either, e,specially if she is
continually
> > exposed to him for short, monitored sessions (walks, etc). Sometimes it
> > just takes a while, Michael.....sometimes a month or more even, so don't
get
> > discouraged. Hopefully they will all integrate in time. Keep changing
the
> > blankets back and forth from cage to cage so the smells mix also. Maybe
mix
> > up a nice soupy snack for them to share from a large plate (so they all
have
> > room to eat from it without being on top of each other, but are sharing
the
> > same plate) I would encourage you to continue to expose them to each
other
> > for short times very often and in a protected way so she doesn't have to
> > fear him.
>
> Thanx ;) it is quite hard to keep up the spirit, when all they seam to
> do is fight.. but I won't give up.. they have to live together.. ;)
>
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> Michael Thorsager
> http://www.krakow.dk
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| Micahel Thorsager |
Well.. just wanted to give you an update... and this picture says it all
http://gallery.krakow.dk/My/Ferret-...20/IMG_1220.JPG ;)
Well.. I have been concentrating on getting Polle and Disco to figure
things out.. We have bee walking for miles and miles.. an still when
they got home.. they would fight like well.. ferret and ferret ;)
I noticed that Disco started screaming before Polle even got close to
her.. and well.. that he didn't even touch her. Well.. I thought to
myself.. that females can be like that sometimes ;) and decided that
just had to figure it out.. And well I actually just let them fight
(watching them closely, wouldn't want anyone to get hurt!). After some
very hectic minutes.. things well fell quiet.. and that was it really..
I think Polle plays a bit rough and Disco don't like to play rough when
the opposition is bigger and stronger.. like most humans to! ;)
well they sometimes go at it a little, but I know that he is not hurting
her.. ;) well Polle and Zeus fights from time to time.. That is normal I
guess?
Now I can concentrate my energy on getting Polle and Matilde to play
together.. again Polle's roughness is not helping.. so I have decided
that I will wait for a while.. just to let Polle get used to the whole
Disco thing.. and the try to do the exact same ting with Polle and
Matilde as I have done with Polle and Disco.
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Michael Thorsager
http://www.krakow.dk
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