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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy. She's
not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite confused
as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
website as soon as I get a chance.
p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when she
saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
another baby to her family ;-)
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| brian s. |
so glad to hear that you were able to get him. I am afraid to get wilson teh
spoiled brat another mate for the same reason. i let him sniff another
ferret at the vets office he sniffed once, then went to bit the other ones
nose off.... so i think he likes his run of the town thing
best wishes
brian s.
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
> absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
She's
> not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
> Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
> tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
> about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
> turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
> that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
> tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
>
> Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
> both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
confused
> as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
>
> Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
> people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
> the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> website as soon as I get a chance.
>
> p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
she
> saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> another baby to her family ;-)
>
>
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
Yup, that's about what I'm dealing with here,but I'm hoping that she will
see the positive side of having a playmate to share things with. There's a
part of me that thinks there's probably no chance it will work.......but I
gotta give it a try anyway.
jumpingmouse & kylie
"brian s." <deadhead73@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> so glad to hear that you were able to get him. I am afraid to get wilson
teh
> spoiled brat another mate for the same reason. i let him sniff another
> ferret at the vets office he sniffed once, then went to bit the other ones
> nose off.... so i think he likes his run of the town thing
>
> best wishes
>
> brian s.
>
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
Kylie
> > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
> She's
> > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried
biting
> > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a
temper
> > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to
do
> > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
absolutely
> > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show
her
> > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better
luck
> > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
things.
> >
> > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either,
they
> > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> confused
> > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> >
> > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved,
very
> > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to
have
> > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> > website as soon as I get a chance.
> >
> > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
> she
> > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> > another baby to her family ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
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| Rain It Pours.... =-\\ |
Uh huh.. stubborn lil guys huh? I don't think I'd attempt getting
another ferret. It was a thought before, but since he has the dog and
cat, he'll be fine!
As for your lil ones, I hope they both come around. Hehe, when and if
they do, then ya gotta deal with the "oh I don't want to show mama she
was right! I'll get along with him when shes not looking.." thing.
Good luck! =)
Sarah
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| Melissa |
In article <dKNeb.10737$RW4.8518@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net>,
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote:
> Yup, that's about what I'm dealing with here,but I'm hoping that she will
> see the positive side of having a playmate to share things with. There's a
> part of me that thinks there's probably no chance it will work.......but I
> gotta give it a try anyway.
>
> jumpingmouse & kylie
>
> "brian s." <deadhead73@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:AOacnWqVH9skPuaiU-KYhw@comcast.com...
> > so glad to hear that you were able to get him. I am afraid to get wilson
> teh
> > spoiled brat another mate for the same reason. i let him sniff another
> > ferret at the vets office he sniffed once, then went to bit the other ones
> > nose off.... so i think he likes his run of the town thing
> >
> > best wishes
> >
> > brian s.
> >
> > "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> > news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
> Kylie
> > > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
> > She's
> > > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried
> biting
> > > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a
> temper
> > > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> > > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to
> do
> > > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> > > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> > > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
> absolutely
> > > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show
> her
> > > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> > > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better
> luck
> > > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
> things.
> > >
> > > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> > > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either,
> they
> > > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> > confused
> > > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> > >
> > > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved,
> very
> > > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to
> have
> > > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> > > website as soon as I get a chance.
> > >
> > > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
> > she
> > > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> > > another baby to her family ;-)
It may be hard, but give Kylie more attention instead of giving both
equal attention. Wylie will probably amuse himself and be happy
regardless for the most part. You may also want to try giving her some
playtime alone in addition to "together" playtime. (and do bedding
swapping and all of that...)
Good luck.
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| Gary |
jumpingmouse & kylie wrote:
> They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
> absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy. She's
> not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
> Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
> tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
> about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
> turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
> that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
> tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
>
> Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
> both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite confused
> as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
>
> Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
> people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
> the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> website as soon as I get a chance.
>
> p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when she
> saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> another baby to her family ;-)
So, you already have him at your place then? I thought it was just an
introduction first, then you might bring him home. Cool.
As for their names being so similar, we all know that most ferrets don't really
respond to all spoken commands anyway, so I don't think it'll be that big a
problem, except when telling one, "No!" (then they will both "No!").
Is the previous owner going to have visitations? I'm sure she will need that
for a while before she gets used to being without Wylie. But, I'm also sure
that she is confident that she has found the best ferret mom around!
It won't be too long till they are both romping and going nuts, then Kylie will
wonder how she ever got along without Wylie. When I first got Troni, I made
sure that I gave Lectris lots of extra attention, so she wouldn't get a complex
about it. It worked out perfectly.
Gary, Bart and Victoria
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
Congratulations on bringing home, Wylie. :) I don't think it's as bad as
it could be, JM. Kylie isn't showing signs of aggression...just
disapproval. I think once she sees how much fun this boy can be she'll get
over it. She's one smart little girl, and she knows how to manipulate you.
:) I think she figures if she sits down in a protest that that fuzz boy
will go away. It may seem difficult now and you may question whether you
did the right thing, but be patient. I really do think Kylie will come
around. Now if I could just get George and Zoe to accept Stormy I'd be
happy. :)
Holly
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
> absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
She's
> not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
> Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
> tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
> about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
> turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
> that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
> tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
>
> Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
> both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
confused
> as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
>
> Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
> people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
> the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> website as soon as I get a chance.
>
> p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
she
> saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> another baby to her family ;-)
>
>
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| Princebilly1 |
You see that`s what you get for pampering them.
Over here in Yorkshire they think if they get a pal, they get an extra sleeping
bag to lie next to in winter and double the amount of grub
;o)
Steve
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| ZPL |
I heard this usually happens with arranged marriages...
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
> absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
She's
> not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
> Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
> tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
> about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
> turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
> that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
> tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
>
> Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
> both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
confused
> as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
>
> Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
> people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
> the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> website as soon as I get a chance.
>
> p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
she
> saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> another baby to her family ;-)
>
>
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm sooo
confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a sweetheart......he
deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try gently
to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
jumpingmouse & the nuthouse
"ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
news:z8Yeb.9630$Gb.9111@news2.central.cox.net...
> I heard this usually happens with arranged marriages...
>
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
Kylie
> > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
> She's
> > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried
biting
> > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a
temper
> > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to
do
> > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
absolutely
> > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show
her
> > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better
luck
> > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
things.
> >
> > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either,
they
> > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> confused
> > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> >
> > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved,
very
> > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to
have
> > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> > website as soon as I get a chance.
> >
> > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
> she
> > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> > another baby to her family ;-)
> >
> >
>
>
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| ZPL |
Maybe she'll find out in a few days that Wylie is actually a boy-toy.
She'll find she enjoys bossing him around. And he'll probably think it is
wonderful when she does it.
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
news:d1%eb.12566$NX3.3302@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm
sooo
> confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a sweetheart......he
> deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
gently
> to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
>
> jumpingmouse & the nuthouse
>
>
> "ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:z8Yeb.9630$Gb.9111@news2.central.cox.net...
> > I heard this usually happens with arranged marriages...
> >
> > "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> > news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
> Kylie
> > > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
> > She's
> > > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried
> biting
> > > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a
> temper
> > > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies
then
> > > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to
> do
> > > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses
to
> > > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and
much
> > > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
> absolutely
> > > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show
> her
> > > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around.
They
> > > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better
> luck
> > > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
> things.
> > >
> > > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> > > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either,
> they
> > > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> > confused
> > > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> > >
> > > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved,
> very
> > > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to
> have
> > > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on
the
> > > website as soon as I get a chance.
> > >
> > > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was
when
> > she
> > > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just
added
> > > another baby to her family ;-)
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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| jumpingmouse & kylie |
Well, I sure hope so. I put Ferretone 'cologne' on him with hopes that it
would get her attention if nothing else did. ;-)
"ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
news:_h%eb.9977$Gb.9254@news2.central.cox.net...
> Maybe she'll find out in a few days that Wylie is actually a boy-toy.
> She'll find she enjoys bossing him around. And he'll probably think it is
> wonderful when she does it.
>
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:d1%eb.12566$NX3.3302@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> > breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> > whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm
> sooo
> > confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a
sweetheart......he
> > deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
> gently
> > to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
> >
> > jumpingmouse & the nuthouse
> >
> >
> > "ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
> > news:z8Yeb.9630$Gb.9111@news2.central.cox.net...
> > > I heard this usually happens with arranged marriages...
> > >
> > > "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> > > news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > > > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
> > Kylie
> > > > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
> > > She's
> > > > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried
> > biting
> > > > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a
> > temper
> > > > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies
> then
> > > > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going
to
> > do
> > > > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and
kisses
> to
> > > > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and
> much
> > > > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
> > absolutely
> > > > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to
show
> > her
> > > > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around.
> They
> > > > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better
> > luck
> > > > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
> > things.
> > > >
> > > > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is
the
> > > > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either,
> > they
> > > > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> > > confused
> > > > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> > > >
> > > > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well
behaved,
> > very
> > > > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > > > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky
to
> > have
> > > > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on
> the
> > > > website as soon as I get a chance.
> > > >
> > > > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was
> when
> > > she
> > > > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just
> added
> > > > another baby to her family ;-)
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm
sooo
> confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a sweetheart......he
> deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
gently
> to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
>
If I were you JM, I would spend less time with both of them for a couple of
day. When Kylie sees that her hystrionics are having no effect, she might
discover just how much fun another ferret is.
I do this with lots of animals here. When I introduce a newbie, there
*could* be problems, but I simply leave them to it (providing no fighting of
course) and when they see that I am not interested, they usually gang up
together to plague me :0)
So spend *less* time with Kylie, not more would be my advice.
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How did it work?
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> Well, I sure hope so. I put Ferretone 'cologne' on him with hopes that it
> would get her attention if nothing else did. ;-)
>
>
> "ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:_h%eb.9977$Gb.9254@news2.central.cox.net...
> > Maybe she'll find out in a few days that Wylie is actually a boy-toy.
> > She'll find she enjoys bossing him around. And he'll probably think it
is
> > wonderful when she does it.
> >
> > "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> > news:d1%eb.12566$NX3.3302@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > > ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> > > breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> > > whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective.
I'm
> > sooo
> > > confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a
> sweetheart......he
> > > deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
> > gently
> > > to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to
work.
> > >
> > > jumpingmouse & the nuthouse
> > >
> > >
> > > "ZPL" <ZPL@cox.net> wrote in message
> > > news:z8Yeb.9630$Gb.9111@news2.central.cox.net...
> > > > I heard this usually happens with arranged marriages...
> > > >
> > > > "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:boNeb.10715$RW4.5167@newsread4.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > > > > They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon.
> > > Kylie
> > > > > absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her
mommy.
> > > > She's
> > > > > not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has
tried
> > > biting
> > > > > Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having
a
> > > temper
> > > > > tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies
> > then
> > > > > standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you
going
> to
> > > do
> > > > > about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and
> kisses
> > to
> > > > > both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and
> > much
> > > > > talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is
> > > absolutely
> > > > > turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to
> show
> > > her
> > > > > that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around.
> > They
> > > > > will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have
better
> > > luck
> > > > > tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun
> > > things.
> > > > >
> > > > > Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is
> the
> > > > > similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call
either,
> > > they
> > > > > both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
> > > > confused
> > > > > as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well
> behaved,
> > > very
> > > > > people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> > > > > character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky
> to
> > > have
> > > > > the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up
on
> > the
> > > > > website as soon as I get a chance.
> > > > >
> > > > > p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was
> > when
> > > > she
> > > > > saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just
> > added
> > > > > another baby to her family ;-)
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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"oldmolly" <oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:d1%eb.12566$NX3.3302@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> > breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> > whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm
> sooo
> > confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a
sweetheart......he
> > deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
> gently
> > to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
> >
> If I were you JM, I would spend less time with both of them for a couple
of
> day. When Kylie sees that her hystrionics are having no effect, she might
> discover just how much fun another ferret is.
> I do this with lots of animals here. When I introduce a newbie, there
> *could* be problems, but I simply leave them to it (providing no fighting
of
> course) and when they see that I am not interested, they usually gang up
> together to plague me :0)
> So spend *less* time with Kylie, not more would be my advice.
>
I'll add ferrets squabble. That is perfectly normal. Scruff and drag to
establish dominance is normal. Let them go out.
No poop, no blood, no foul.
Let them squabble until they establish their relationship
KG
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Thanks Pam........I think you've probably hit the nail on the head about her
histrionics. The cage is right next to my chair and when they are in the
cage I've given them my full attention; when they are out of the cage I've
been watching every move. The past hour or so I just put Kylie in the cage
with Wylie (who was napping). I noticed that she would walk up to sniff
him, then come back and look longingly thru the cage bars at me as if to say
"rescue me, mommy". In the past little while I've moved my chair where I'm
not looking in there and now she's moved away from the bars and laying up on
the second level (not in a bed "poooor me"), but she's also not going thru
all the tantrums. She hasn't had her one-on-one time with me today and I
think I'll skip it and see if that doesn't encourage her to 'find someone
else to play with'..........boy, I hope this works. I had this little boy
out this morning for our one-on-one time and he fell asleep on my chest for
about an hour. They just don't come any sweeter than he is.
Thanks everybody for all the suggestions. I'm willing to try anything - I
really want it to work out..........
jumpingmouse & kylie & wylie o'riley
"oldmolly" <oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
> news:d1%eb.12566$NX3.3302@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net...
> > ROFLOL..........well, last night kylie had a ferret style 'nervous
> > breakdown' just sitting in the corner of her cage and quivering and
> > whimpering - I'm sure it was for effect and it was very effective. I'm
> sooo
> > confused about what to do. Poor little Wylie is such a
sweetheart......he
> > deserves a better buddy than this I'm afraidl. Will continue to try
> gently
> > to get them together, but there is a chance it's just not going to work.
> >
> If I were you JM, I would spend less time with both of them for a couple
of
> day. When Kylie sees that her hystrionics are having no effect, she might
> discover just how much fun another ferret is.
> I do this with lots of animals here. When I introduce a newbie, there
> *could* be problems, but I simply leave them to it (providing no fighting
of
> course) and when they see that I am not interested, they usually gang up
> together to plague me :0)
> So spend *less* time with Kylie, not more would be my advice.
>
>
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| Lin |
Welcome home to Wylie!
Don't worry if they don't hit it off immediately. It took Ariel a couple mos
to warm up to Oberon when we got him. Then, when we got Max, Ariel took to
him right away, but Oberon would literally lay in his cage & cry (tears down
the face & all). I was finally able to put them on the floor together after
about a month, & soon after *that*, they became best buds.
Keep us posted!
Lin, Ariel, Oberon, & Max
"jumpingmouse & kylie" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote in message
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> They are both sleeping........whew. It has been a long afternoon. Kylie
> absolutely has rebelled about anything fuzzy getting near her mommy.
She's
> not sure what to do about the whole situation. So far she has tried biting
> Wylie, glaring at me, pouting with her back to both of us, having a temper
> tantrum with her toys, pooping right in the middle of her blankies then
> standing there looking at me as if to say "well, what are you going to do
> about THAT?" I have been giving lots of hugs, reassurance and kisses to
> both of them, gave them both baths and 'ferretone cologne' ;-) and much
> talking to. Wylie seems to be doing wonderfully, but Kylie is absolutely
> turnign herself inside out in protest. I'm trying desperately to show her
> that mommy has two arms, bunches of kisses, and love to go around. They
> will be sleeping in separate cages tonight; maybe we can have better luck
> tomorrow after they have some more opportunities to share some fun things.
>
> Biggest problem I can see that probably isn't goign to go away is the
> similarities in their names is quite confusing. When I call either, they
> both come (or both ignore, whichever the case) and both look quite
confused
> as to why the other one is responding too ;-)
>
> Wylie couldn't be sweeter. He's a kissy boy, very very well behaved, very
> people oriented, quite interactive with his toys and a real little
> character. I'm excited to get to know him better. We're soo lucky to have
> the opportunity to bring him into our home. Pictures will go up on the
> website as soon as I get a chance.
>
> p.s. Sara (the dog) was probably as much or more excited as I was when
she
> saw Wylie. She loves ferrets soooo much and she knew she had just added
> another baby to her family ;-)
>
>
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On Thu, 02 Oct 2003 22:22:27 GMT, "jumpingmouse & kylie"
<nospam@nospam.net> wrote:
>Thanks Pam........I think you've probably hit the nail on the head about her
>histrionics. The cage is right next to my chair and when they are in the
>cage I've given them my full attention; when they are out of the cage I've
>been watching every move. The past hour or so I just put Kylie in the cage
>with Wylie (who was napping). I noticed that she would walk up to sniff
>him, then come back and look longingly thru the cage bars at me as if to say
>"rescue me, mommy". In the past little while I've moved my chair where I'm
>not looking in there and now she's moved away from the bars and laying up on
>the second level (not in a bed "poooor me"), but she's also not going thru
>all the tantrums. She hasn't had her one-on-one time with me today and I
>think I'll skip it and see if that doesn't encourage her to 'find someone
>else to play with'..........boy, I hope this works. I had this little boy
>out this morning for our one-on-one time and he fell asleep on my chest for
>about an hour. They just don't come any sweeter than he is.
>
>Thanks everybody for all the suggestions. I'm willing to try anything - I
>really want it to work out..........
Sounds like it has. There's always some jockeying when you introduce
new ferrets. Think I'd start calling them Kay and Wiles, or something
more dissonant, tho.
>jumpingmouse & kylie & wylie o'riley
Hang in there mom,
swamp
"Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats."
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