From:
sarrieab@aol.com
Date: 2001-12-27 17:51:00 UTC
Subject: biting ferret
I am a new ferret owner. Avery is 2 months old and full of energy. My problem
is that he bites, a lot! Sometimes it's just playful nipping, but more often
he's breaking the skin. I'm afraid that he may bite someone other that my
husband and myself. I would like to take him out with me but I want him to be
well behaved. I would hate for people to be scared of ferrets because of my
Avery. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? We have read about
making loud yipping noises when he bites and he couldn't care less about
that. We also heard that putting him in his cage every time he bites, but the
poor thing would always be in his cage. I'm at a loss. I don't want to resort
to physical measures (flicking his nose, or hitting him). Any suggestions
would be very greatly appreciated.
Sara, Grady and Avery.