Adopting Rescue Ferrets is Breaking Me

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My dream of giving a forever home to two adorable rescue ferrets is crumbling about me as I find out it is much hard than I could have ever imagined. I must warn you, there are some scenes of ferret integration that involve fighting in this video, though I have tried to edit it sympathetically to those of a sensitive nature. I hope you enjoy our story so far...
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  • @FerretTubeTV
    @FerretTubeTV2 ай бұрын

    Integrating ferrets is one of the hardest things I've ever done. I feel like I should be protecting my precious girls from harm rather than watching the new-comers be so aggressive with them. If you have any suggestions for what to try next I would really appreciate it 🙏

  • @northernlad52
    @northernlad522 ай бұрын

    I forgot how hard their lives had been at the rescue centre.

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    I know, right? It's so sad...

  • @ChibiMachiChan
    @ChibiMachiChan2 ай бұрын

    Integrating ferrets is so hard, and can take a long time to settle through. You've done really well so far

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. It really does make a difference all the encouraging and helpful comments I'm getting. We really appreciate you 🐾🙏💖

  • @ChibiMachiChan

    @ChibiMachiChan

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FerretTubeTV And we all appreciate you! Love seeing all the care, love and fun you put into the care of your little fuzzies. I know you still got a ways to show off the new home and new setup you will have, but very much look forward to it!

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    awww 🤗 Aaaand I hope to have the post sharing the move to Scotland with a full cage tour ready early next week! 😁🤞

  • @JoshO423
    @JoshO4232 ай бұрын

    How you’ve helped those boys brings tears to our eyes! Thank you for all you do!

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Aww bless you, thank you. It fills up my heart doing it, the fact it brings joy to others as well is such an amazing bonus 💖✨💖

  • @Dani_Scott
    @Dani_Scott2 ай бұрын

    Intergrating ferrets is definitely a challenge, one I'm still working on with mine. If i have a treat for them to share, they will. I give the ferrets raw eggs once a week or so. They focus on the treat but also will clean each others faces, so I know that for a few mins, they will be together without any issues. I'm not sure if this would help. 😅

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Oh thank you.. yes that's a great idea as Luffy is very motivated by food. Thank you. It's also really good to know it's not just me that struggles with it!

  • @JohnUrquhartFerguson
    @JohnUrquhartFerguson2 ай бұрын

    It looks like you're doing a great job, to this layman 😊

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    hehe, thanks so much John 🥰🐾

  • @SimonHepworth
    @SimonHepworth2 ай бұрын

    Hey Kate, you’re doing such great things for those ferrets and I’m really sorry to hear about your mum. Much love, Simon x

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Hey Simon! Lovely to hear from you, and thank you xx I hope you and your family are well 💖

  • @SimonHepworth

    @SimonHepworth

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FerretTubeTVjust me and Louis (and Belle the dog who definitely counts as family) in Ireland are all good, everyone else in the UK. xx

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    @@SimonHepworth awww, sounds lovely xx

  • @AnneBenbow
    @AnneBenbowАй бұрын

    It is lovely watching your ferrents being in a space where they can be themselves.It gave such pleasure to see them again and experience your interaction with them.Sorry if forgotten the names of you all am in my 80's and this is the first time I've commented on a Utube channel. Many years ago when Ferrets where used in hunting to chase rabbits out of holes,I found like you a wandering female. It was my first experience of ferrets and led me after a few weeks and advice from a vet to get male .Toby, a mini polar bear and Pole cat coloured Veritty lived for ten happy years with my family dying within a few weeks of each other. We were given endless fun watching their antics and having cuddles with them in the evenings.We lived in the country and they followed behind us with our dog for walks. Friend and Toby mated very loudly and with bites to Veritty's neck, which is I'm afraid the natural way of Ferrets and had four beautiful kits. About a week before they were born Toby began to eat much less and when they were born he waited for Verity to have her fill.He then went into the nest area and curled with the babies.I remember being anxious the first time I saw he wasn't in the main part of their enclosure. All grew into strong pups and we were able among our friends to find homes as pets for them.Ferrets then had not yet become popular pets. We didn't want more babies and as you've found out mating is essential for the female's health, so having Toby neutered wasn't an option .Our vet did her first V asectomy and as I said Toby and Verity lived happy ever after!

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    Ай бұрын

    Oh my gosh Anne, what a lovely message! I'm so honoured to be your first KZread comment! (My name is Kate, nice to meet you!) I'm so glad that watching my little business has brought back so many happy memories to mind for you. Thank you for sharing the beautiful story of Toby & Verity and their marvellous family. I certainly hope it won't be the last time I read a lovely comment from you xx

  • @leah36935
    @leah369352 ай бұрын

    Your videos always make me smile, it warms my heart to see the lengths you go to to give these little babies the lives they deserve, you're honestly an angel. Wishing you lots of love and strength ❤

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    What a lovely comment to wake up to - thank you 💖 Wishing you all the best love and strength also 🐾

  • @thebigboo5
    @thebigboo52 ай бұрын

    You're doing so well! I hate integrating rescues. I've never done it with ferrets but other animals have to sort out their pecking order as well and it's tear inducing to have to let some of it play out. I think your approach (and your carpentry skills!!) are amazing. Hope you're doing OK.

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    I'm glad I'm not the only one!! Do you remember how bad I was at carpentry when I started this? I have learned so much! Thank you as ever for your amazing support 🥰🐾

  • @thebigboo5

    @thebigboo5

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FerretTubeTV You weren't that bad! (You should see my DIY "skills" 🤣) but yeah, looking at that work you've learned a lot! I guess you've been having to manage repairs and replacements on stuff? You're always welcome :) 🐾

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes, there is always something to fix around the place.. and I have the tools to do it now, which really helps 😂

  • @SoFather
    @SoFather2 ай бұрын

    SoLovely. Stick with it. Sorry to hear about your mum. 😢

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏 The encouragement and good wishes are really appreciated 🥰🐾

  • @dgoodnight733
    @dgoodnight7332 ай бұрын

    When I brought my Bandit home, my three ferrets, Zoey, Kodiak and Bailey really beat him up. Bandit was much bigger and stronger, but he never did fight back. The girls would especially bite hard and aggressively go after him. I started to take one ferret at a time, and put them on my lap and let them sleep with Bandit with my hand right there between them. Kodiak and Bailey eventually accepted him. Zoey was still attacking him for a bit longer. I made sure to spend time with them both on leashes outdoors together, eating together and sleeping on my lap. It took months, but after a bit, they all loved one another. I found that if they knew mom was involved, then they seemed to stop being so aggressive. Best of luck. ❤

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    That is really good advice... thank you SO much. I have made a lovely playroom at our new place (video coming next week!) so will definitely take your advice on board and spend some more quality time with them each one at a time with Luffy. Thank you again! 💖✨

  • @dgoodnight733

    @dgoodnight733

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@FerretTubeTV I hope all goes well. 😊

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    thanks x

  • @jester816
    @jester8162 ай бұрын

    are they missing the sandpit in the new run ?

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    I imagine they are.. but they'll get another one soon :)

  • @Pleijp73

    @Pleijp73

    2 ай бұрын

    Soon™ @@FerretTubeTV

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Pleijp73 haha yes... though I might bring a bucket of sand each up from the old run when I go clean it up soon 😂😂

  • @lorifintel9784

    @lorifintel9784

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@FerretTubeTV oh good!

  • @nmcduff4891
    @nmcduff48912 ай бұрын

    Hi Kate. I used the bedding swap with mine a few years ago. I have only gills, so male dominance was not a problem. Ba-Ba (black feet) is the boss, but she is not the oldest. I am a few months behind you with my outside enclosure, but I have a contractor in mind. Best wishes

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    It was so hard to watch all the footage back. Males are just too aggressive 😪 The outside run is exciting for you though! You will just love watching them play in it. Keep me posted! 🥰🐾

  • @karenritter2574
    @karenritter25742 ай бұрын

    You're doing the best you can. Best of luck with everything. I miss my 2 (I hope to get 2 more before the year is over). So sorry to hear about your mom.

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate that. Hopefully my little business can help fill a ferret-sized hole in your life until you can get more 🥰🐾

  • @spookyalot3886
    @spookyalot38862 ай бұрын

    So many Wiggles ❤❤

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    wiggles & squeaks!

  • @clarkgardner6116
    @clarkgardner61162 ай бұрын

    bless you

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    awww, thank you. I feel blessed 🥰🐾

  • @user-zj2im5nt6e
    @user-zj2im5nt6e2 ай бұрын

    KATE ❤. What is it with ENGLAND and FERRETS ? then Abandoning Them , that is Insane. but AWESOME TO HEAR They’re Next To EachOther all The Time and Are Becoming More and More FAMILY ❤ tell ya the truth I Was Hoping By This Time We Would Be Getting BaBy 🥰 UpDates from Those 4 😝 😂 ❤❤❤❤. CANT WAIT FOR NEW HOME and FERRET MANSION VIDEOS ❤❤

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes they are! Thank you Dan 💖🥰🐾

  • @lorifintel9784

    @lorifintel9784

    2 ай бұрын

    We have rescues here in ohio, but only one I believe. I think it is because here when you buy them they have to be fixed first.

  • @FerretTubeTV

    @FerretTubeTV

    2 ай бұрын

    yes, that sounds very likely :)

  • @user-zj2im5nt6e

    @user-zj2im5nt6e

    2 ай бұрын

    @@FerretTubeTV ♥️ ♥️♥️ Are ya Enjoying The New Place ? Oh Sand Have you Allowed The GANG to Frolick in The Pastures on Leads or Leashes to Explore The Gorgeous Property ♥️♥️♥️

  • @user-zj2im5nt6e

    @user-zj2im5nt6e

    2 ай бұрын

    @@lorifintel9784 LORI ♥️ How are Ya ? So THEY DO? Have to be Fixed. ? I Had Never Known. That is Smart. HoLd On. Even the ones in Like PET SMART ? We have SCALES and TALES in SUCCASUNNA N.J and a HUDSON VALLEY FERRET RESCUE N.J. Scales n Tales stopped taking in Lizards and Snakes and Stuff BUT take Ferrets. They actually get homes pretty consistently for em.

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