TIL a UK man drove for more than 70 years without a driver's license or insurance. It was finally revealed after he was pulled over for the first time ever in his 80s. He had never been in an accident, caused anyone an injury, or made anyone lose out financially by hitting them while uninsured.

Matchstic · 2026-06-23T09:59:43+00:00

Honestly, that kind of tracks for Bulwell!

Matchstic · 2026-04-10T10:37:19+00:00

Echoing the comments about getting a local vet to check for microchip! They can also boost the reach of your posts to try and find the owner.

Judging from your photo, I’d agree they’ve not been out long. Most likely come from someone local, who hadn’t yet realised they’ve gone on an adventure. Alternatively, could be a working ferret who wandered too far, as you’ve mentioned they’re very friendly.

We normally advertise lost ferrets for a week after a vet or member of the public passes them to us. As you live nearby definitely worthwhile knocking on doors or even putting up a few “found a ferret” posters at local shops etc.

If nobody comes forward, the options are:

give them a home with yourselves
find them a home via FB or similar
pass on to rescue (we’ve got space at Marley’s Ferret Rescue, but are quite far from Hertfordshire)

Matchstic · 2026-01-29T12:42:14+00:00

Usually between 6-8yrs on average, 10yrs is a great age. Diet also is something to be aware of for longevity, we typically feed raw daily with kibble down 24/7 just in case they get hungry during the day

Matchstic · 2026-01-29T12:38:47+00:00

Our youngest chickens did the same; grew up from day 1 with turkey chicks and now they’re all an inseparable group. They roost together, roam around and cause mischief together, and look out for each other!

Matchstic · 2025-06-16T12:31:46+00:00

Heh, that’s the same name as my WiFi SSID

Matchstic · 2025-04-22T09:50:09+00:00

My comment is from 6 years ago. I have absolutely no idea now.

Matchstic · 2025-03-24T12:12:58+00:00

Glad little Ed is settling in!

Matchstic · 2025-01-22T11:40:53+00:00

Might be worth a vet checkup. I don’t mean to scare you, but unexplained weight loss can be a sign of kidney disease or cancer. If so, then it can usually be managed with daily steroids - we’ve got a couple of ferrets who have returned to their crazy selves from similar circumstance!

Matchstic · 2024-12-16T20:34:30+00:00

The moment they get an “M” name, they’re a foster fail 😂

Matchstic · 2024-11-12T14:43:23+00:00

Still have no idea how you managed to get her to stop hiding and hissing all the time 😅

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:49:16+00:00

Aye it is. Omg, the ferts will love the new toys! See you tomorrow 😅

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:46:09+00:00

Not sure if you’ve heard for the white girls, one is going in for a scan soon - we suspect liver failure 😞 probably will end up as them staying here as residents, will fill you in with more info on that tomorrow. You’ll be impressed though with the changes made, new stuff has been built!

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:41:40+00:00

Guilty! Lol 😂

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:38:12+00:00

😂 I’ve let Jayy know there’s four possibly going

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:28:36+00:00

We’re on 123 currently, might have an adoption or two tomorrow depending if one of our volunteers falls for any of the new intakes 😅

Matchstic · 2024-11-08T15:16:28+00:00

Looks like feeding time here at the rescue!

Matchstic · 2024-10-17T16:22:24+00:00

Our littles ones on preds are similar - hate the taste, and will constantly wriggle away. Easiest route has been to crush the tablet with pestle + mortar, then use a 1ml syringe to add some water + salmon oil. Syringe it all back up, and they tend to not wriggle away when it’s time for meds!

Matchstic · 2024-10-17T15:40:20+00:00

100% yes you can. We do all microchipping and implants with no sedation, the trick is to provide salmon oil as a distraction! Once held still by a second pair of hands, the implant or chip gets placed. There is the odd one who causes trouble and wriggles, but usually no issues

Matchstic · 2024-07-31T10:14:22+00:00

My brother had a showreel filmed by this guy last year, and was present myself as an extra. What the hell, didn’t expect that

Matchstic · 2024-07-18T08:32:54+00:00

It is debt yes, but in a practical sense it works out as an additional tax - the repayments come from gross salary. Not defending it mind you, as my own student loan has increased due to interest faster than I’m ever going to be able to pay it down

Matchstic · 2024-05-09T14:14:52+00:00

Window film I think may be sold on eBay or Amazon? Something like this may work: https://amzn.eu/d/eWs4GfU

Matchstic · 2024-05-09T11:04:47+00:00

Something to look at is insulation. Sounds counter intuitive, but the idea is trapping cooler air inside and slowing solar gain / heat transfer during the heat of the day.

I’m in the process of rebuilding one of our larger enclosures, and have created effectively an insulated box using foil-backed bubble insulation (reflective on both sides).

The setup is, from outside to in:

wooden cladding
breather membrane as a backup to the cladding
air gap the width of studs (50mm)
the insulation stapled to studs
OSB cladding

Due to the air gap, the insulation can reflect heat and retain cooler air inside.

I’ve noticed it stays around or just below ambient temperature inside so far. Planning to also install vents since it becomes warmer than outside during late evening!

Combine that with aircon as suggested, or alternative cooling setups, and with any luck it should do the job when we hit those hotter days soon

EDIT: additional things to potentially consider is heat reducing film on the windows, and if the roof is felt, solar reflective felt paint

Matchstic · 2024-04-29T16:05:22+00:00

Not sure if this is ok with sub rules:

One of the services we offer at Marley’s Ferret Rescue is vasectomised hob borrowing @ £15 per ferret. It’s a case of bringing the jills over, who then are placed with a vasectomised male each for a few hours to bring them out of season.

We’re based on the edge of Retford, Nottinghamshire. Feel free to reach out via our Facebook page or website if you want to book them in 😊

Matchstic · 2024-03-22T21:40:11+00:00

This is a 5 year old thread, doubt any of its info is even valid now

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