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Aggressive males

<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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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.