Garden Visitor

Tim said:
I had a camera in the conservatory last night to keep an eye on some rescue piggies. My sister popped by and was chatting to my mum, I had to say hi through the camera :D It made her jump and spill her tea! :lol!:
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You are naughty @Tim! :lol!:
 
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Looks like a very healthy ferret to me too! Has anyone in your area mentioned losing one? Hope you catch him safe and sound!
 
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Cavy Kung-Fu said:
Looks like a very healthy ferret to me too! Has anyone in your area mentioned losing one? Hope you catch him safe and sound!
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I don't know anyone local who has ferrets, I've let a few people know about the visitor so they can ask around.
 
Tim said:
We first thought it could be a ferret, but thought it might be too big and tame. Perhaps it could be someone's pet :( I just hope my piggies will be ok on the lawn, can they harm the piggies?
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Tim Ferrets are natural hunters and kill. Yes they a danger. Poachers use them to chase rabbits etc
 
David Pet Lover said:
Tim Ferrets are natural hunters and kill. Yes they a danger. Poachers use them to chase rabbits etc
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Well he/she hasn't made any more appearances, just making sure my piggies are safe, I'm taking every precaution necessary, but I still want them to enjoy lawn time. I'm quite certain they can't squeeze through the bars, but I've put chicken wire down as well in case they dig under the pens.
 
Betsy said:
Just remember this Tim Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned! I'd be on your best behaviour around your sister, boy!
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Well she is bigger than me. No, I mean... she's my big sister, older than me..
Uh oh, I'm in trouble :coat:
:))
 
Tim said:
Well he/she hasn't made any more appearances, just making sure my piggies are safe, I'm taking every precaution necessary, but I still want them to enjoy lawn time. I'm quite certain they can't squeeze through the bars, but I've put chicken wire down as well in case they dig under the pens.
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Tim I've looked and shown my mate who has a few pens where he lives spare time like a cave man. He's clued up on small animals has ferrets chickens Degus rabbits etc. He really got excited as he thinks could be a wild Stoat/Weasel. On a plus side pal they drink wine :beer: So that help yer. oh I was being silly about wine.
 
David Pet Lover said:
Tim I've looked and shown my mate who has a few pens where he lives spare time like a cave man. He's clued up on small animals has ferrets chickens Degus rabbits etc. He really got excited as he thinks could be a wild Stoat/Weasel. On a plus side pal they drink wine :beer: So that help yer. oh I was being silly about wine.
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It doesn't Walk like a ferret, a ferret is more hump backed as it walks. I too did think a stoat as a game keeper friend of mine said it might be one. They're still a danger to my boys. We have a coppice a few feet away so it could be anything. I might bait the trap with a glass of wine :))
 
Tim said:
It doesn't Walk like a ferret, a ferret is more hump backed as it walks. I too did think a stoat as a game keeper friend of mine said it might be one. They're still a danger to my boys. We have a coppice a few feet away so it could be anything. I might bait the trap with a glass of wine :))
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Oi lemme out :beer:
 
Tim said:
Right then, I've set up a trap. I've made one from grids and cable ties pegged down and covered in case it rains. Plenty of room in there too. Now my question is what's the best bait without attracting the neighbourhood of cats? :hmm:
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Try whole eggs
 
It isn't a stoat. Their tails are not as furry and have an obvious black tip. Also if you look quick you can catch a glimpse of its face markings which are those of a polecat or ferret :)

Also I would guess that ferrets , like other animals have more than one gait:)

Anyway, hopefully it was just passing through and wont visit again.
 
Pound Shilling & Pig said:
It isn't a stoat. Their tails are not as furry and have an obvious black tip. Also if you look quick you can catch a glimpse of its face markings which are those of a polecat or ferret :)

Also I would guess that ferrets , like other animals have more than one gait:)

Anyway, hopefully it was just passing through and wont visit again.
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ok. :flag::flag:
 
Pound Shilling & Pig said:
It isn't a stoat. Their tails are not as furry and have an obvious black tip. Also if you look quick you can catch a glimpse of its face markings which are those of a polecat or ferret :)

Also I would guess that ferrets , like other animals have more than one gait:)

Anyway, hopefully it was just passing through and wont visit again.
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Thanks again. Nothing has been in the trap yet, there is an egg in there and I also put some raw mince in there. I've caught alsorts of little furry things on the camera though, mainly mice, squirrels, foxes and cats. You don't realise how busy the garden is at night :yikes:
 
Do make sure the pens are super secure as ferrets are super slinky creatures and can slip through even tiny gaps
 
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Pound Shilling & Pig said:
:)):))
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Well to be honest and I will upset people but I know what it is. I do know couse I live in the country and I seen these things. you won't belive me but that's up to you. It's a . . .:flame: . . . . . :flame:. . Baby Dragon with a coat on cos it was embarrassed due to the fact he wanted to be a goldfish and live in a pond. :td:
 
David Pet Lover said:
Well to be honest and I will upset people but I know what it is. I do know couse I live in the country and I seen these things. you won't belive me but that's up to you. It's a . . .:flame: . . . . . :flame:. . Baby Dragon with a coat on cos it was embarrassed due to the fact he wanted to be a goldfish and live in a pond. :td:
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Ooh I've always wanted a baby dragon :luv: to go with my unicorn :))
 
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