Take Care of a Ferret
Play Time
Ferrets require at least 4-5 hours a day outside of their cage to run around.
Age & Gender
Ferrets are playful at any age. Kits under a year are usually like hyperactive kittens.
Nipping
A ferret which has been well treated and bred to be a pet should not bite or be vicious.
Other Pets
Ferrets typically get along just fine with other pets, depending on the type of pet and temperament.
Housing
Let’s say you were having a baby. Okay now would you bring the baby home from the hospital without having prepared a crib and accessories?
Basic Ferret Facts and Standards
Here are some interesting factoids on ferrets.
Ferret Terms (A Glossary)
There are many terms associated with ferrets, included disease, vaccines, and their special sleep. This glossary might help you.
Sex Education
One of the funniest stories I ever heard necessitates this discussion.
Grooming
It has been our experience that you need not shampoo your ferret but perhaps three times a year.
Litter and Litter Box Training
It is so cool to see newborns at about 3 weeks. With eyes-closed, they will back away from the mom, instinctively backing into a corner to go.
Preparing the Home for a Newcomer
Speak to an experienced person about ferret-proofing your home. This entails making your home safe for your ferret. You will need to completely ferret-proof your home.
Selecting a Ferret as a Pet
Let's first make sure that a ferret is the right pet for you. The following questions should be answered "Yes" or we respectfully ask you to reconsider a ferret as your choice of a companion pet.