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Definitions by D C King

like being pecked to death by chickens

A steady stream of small, seemingly inconsequential or minor nuisances, which build up over a prolonged period of time and which, eventually, take their toll and exact a heavy price.
Raising children is like being pecked to death by chickens.

like herding ferrets

As ferrets can be rather excitable and jumpy, trying to herd them (or get them under control) becomes a next to impossible task as they dart this way and that.
Oh my god, trying to organise a night out with that lot is like herding ferrets.