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May 31, 20204 min read
Keeping Your Cool in Hot Weather; practical advice for keeping cool and first aid
In this weather it is vital to help keep your ferret cool... cool the air inside the housing. This can be...you suspect heat exhaustion or h
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lotascot
May 7, 20207 min read
Angora Breeding; here's what you need to know
This is one of the big reasons why angora breeders use contracts to track and contain the spread of illnesses
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lotascot
Apr 25, 20204 min read
Someones making a Stink! Reducing ferrets smells
Ferrets smell. That is a fact and at this time of the year it is particularly obvious. So, here is our tips to beating the pong
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lotascot
Mar 8, 20204 min read
Growing our ferret language
adult who is over a year (probably around 20 months), we have our yearling jill (around 9 months old, still a baby but old enough to have a
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lotascot
Feb 5, 20202 min read
3 tips for a quick recovery (from an operation)
tips for when your ferrets going under the knife
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lotascot
Jan 18, 20206 min read
Cage and bedding options (what do I put on the floor?)
Once you have a suitable ferret cage the next important thing is furnishing it. There are lots of options, all with different pros and...
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lotascot
Sep 22, 20193 min read
'19 final thoughts; a review of PC and avidog
As you know we're always looking at improving our knowledge and how we raise our babies here at Whimsical Kismet,the biggest change most...
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lotascot
Sep 18, 20194 min read
Something To Add To Your Shopping List; hospital cages and cage rest needs
Sooner or later you’ll either need a hospital cage or be thinking about having one ready. They are used for cage rest, quarantining and...
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lotascot
Jul 4, 20194 min read
European Polecats: handle with care
I had an incident today that inspired todays blog. I really love me EU hybrids. As well as breeding them for so long I’ve also brought in...
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lotascot
Jun 21, 20196 min read
Homeward bound, at 6 weeks??
This year seems to be a big year for breeders who don't take breeding seriously. I could write a book of rants however today I'm going...
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lotascot
Jun 13, 20192 min read
Goodbye Xzander
Xzanders is in his last days. I can feel it. I can see it. I know it. Even today he’s himself but when he went missing going back to bed...
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lotascot
Jun 7, 20196 min read
What to do when your ferret is Expecting
Firstly I apologise if this comes across sanctimonious. I am currently really frustrated. If you are here genuinely looking to research...
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lotascot
Apr 17, 20194 min read
Supplements we use
Those who have read our kit guide will know we believe in balanced diet, not adding supplements to the diet to make it balanced. With all...
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lotascot
Apr 14, 20193 min read
Love lost in time
Sharing something quite personal today. Sometimes we look for answers and there's none to be found, we can only share our experiences...
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lotascot
Feb 23, 20196 min read
Forks and Spoons; how emotions can impact training and behaviour
First off animals have emotions, see previous post for info. If you’ve been around someone with a disability you’ve probably heard the...
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lotascot
Feb 16, 20194 min read
Emotional Thinking: how emotions can impact training and behaviour
I was thinking about writing this blog post and then someone said something stupid to me. Now it’s going to be a 2 part blog so that I...
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lotascot
Nov 3, 20184 min read
Weight Watchers
Hi there! Before I begin this blog I want to point out I am Not bad mouthing or having a pop at anyone. I am merely talking about a...
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lotascot
Aug 19, 20183 min read
Charlies First Adventure
Hi everyone! Been thinking about one of my first ferrets (as in he was with me when we had Jess, Dylan, Giz and Spice, he was actually...
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lotascot
Jun 24, 20185 min read
Old Bones
If you’ve got a pet sooner or later you start thinking about that pets old age, particularly their joints. I’ve noticed this question...
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lotascot
Jun 3, 20182 min read
Sunburn: Not Just For Kids
Hi there! So last weekend I was out at an event with my dog (yes I do get out now and then lol) and, well I got a little too much sun but...
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