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The ferrets of Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf - Luna, Kim, Tina and Traudl
Our ferrets lived for many years in a tastefully designed garden behind the donkey stable. They were lovingly cared for by Anna and Dr Spielvogel. The nimble little animals were always the stars of the children’s birthday parties. They were allowed to look for them under the blankets, scratch their tummies and give them a tasty treat.
Ferrets are funny, agile animals, but they also sense when people are not feeling well and then become cuddly pets that help them to become calm and relaxed again.
The nature of the ferret
Ferrets are not wild animals, but domesticated pets. Their ancestors are the European forest ferret and the African steppe ferret.
Ferrets have an innate curiosity and love of exploration. They can open drawers and cupboards and like to build dens there.
Ferrets are hunters and were already used by the Romans as hunting aids to combat the rabbit plague. The animals have spread from northern Africa to Spain, Italy and the whole of Europe. They can be found in the wild in Sardinia and New Zealand.
Your character
These playful little animals quickly become trusting, which is why they enjoy great popularity and are kept as pets. They have typical behaviours. For example, when they run backwards and have their tail erect and their mouth open, this means: “I want to play!”.
The language of ferrets
They express joy through a kind of “cackling”. It draws attention to itself when it lets out darker sounds. Ferret language is something special, and our Anna was able to talk to them for hours.
The ferret enclosures are now empty
Luna and Kim came to Henndorf together. Luna had signs of paralysis and Kim had a heart condition. Unfortunately, both are no longer alive.
Their friends Tina and Traudl, two ferret sisters, also passed away peacefully. Tina was a good 13 years old when she fell asleep due to old age. She and her sister Traudl had been left in a box outside the gates of Gut Aiderbichl Deggendorf and came to Henndorf, into the caring hands of Anna.
Our chinchillas Silvester, Hummel, Pit, Sambaha and Rambo now live in small groups in the former ferret enclosures.
Sky lives separately from his conspecifics. He is sickly and is not accepted by the group of five. In the wild, their behaviour would probably have meant his certain death.
When spring slowly arrives, attempts will be made to re-integrate Sky. He was kept indoors over the winter. Let’s see what Rambo and his friends have to say about the new neighbour.
Dear ferrets Luna, Kim, Traudl and Tina,
Thank you for the numerous, instructive and funny hours. We have tried to give you a wonderful time at Gut Aiderbichl.
“Memory is a window through which we can see you whenever we want” – thank you for everything we have learnt from you.
