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<strong>Q) I have kept back a couple of hob ferrets from last year’s breeding, and though they have been housed together since they were born, they are now starting to become a little aggressive towards each other. Is this something to do with spring being in the air and thoughts turning to females? J. WARWICK Leicestershire<strong>

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ShootingUK 15 April 2012

A) Yes, it?s now that time of year when ferrets become hormonal, stamping their authority on territories and becoming physically and mentally ready to reproduce. Unfortunately, your mild-mannered hob ferrets are turning into testosterone-filled animals and though some people do keep intact and entire hobs together, I strongly believe they should be separated when in season. If they do not feature in my breeding plans then I have them castrated so that they can live together and with jills throughout the year.

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