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  • I put together 11 fun ways to bond with your ferret in order to bring you closer!
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    🎬 HOW TO BOND WITH YOUR FERRET:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:43 - Why is Bonding Important?
    1:53 - Signs Your Ferret is Bonded to You
    2:15 - Signs Your Ferret isn't Bonded to You
    2:53 - Bonding Idea: Old T-Shirt
    3:07 - Bonding Idea: Hangout Together
    3:38 - Bonding Idea: Get Down Low
    4:15 - Bonding Idea: Safe Play Time
    4:47 - Bonding Idea: Nap with Your Ferret
    5:23 - Bonding Idea: Include Your Ferret!
    5:49 - Bonding Idea: Talk to Your Ferret
    6:24 - Bonding Idea: Food
    6:51 - Bonding Idea: Proper Handling
    7:32 - Bonding Idea: Rub Down
    8:01 - Bonding Idea: Training and Tricks
    8:22 - Common Mistakes New Ferret Owners Make
    9:23 - Why Doesn't My Ferret Like Me?
    11:09 - How Long Does It Take to Bond with a Ferret?
    11:55 - Outro and Final Remarks
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  • @TheModernFerret
    @TheModernFerret  ปีที่แล้ว +9

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  • @LondonOak.
    @LondonOak. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2498

    Finally a video that teaches me to bond with my non existent ferret.

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +203

      LOL

    • @cyansloth1763
      @cyansloth1763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

      Ikr?? They’re so darn cute!!! But now if I ever do have a ferret, I will be dah bestest!

    • @SOSTelephone-Tutos
      @SOSTelephone-Tutos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Haha

    • @lord-eye_all-hail7139
      @lord-eye_all-hail7139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      it do be like that

    • @valentinahianke4262
      @valentinahianke4262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@1Grilled_cheese_sandwich1 sry for asking but how did u convince ur parents? I have done like 1 year and a half research

  • @vger3157
    @vger3157 3 ปีที่แล้ว +688

    My ferret learned to turn off my Xbox when she wanted me to play with her. 😂😂😂

  • @kal9486
    @kal9486 3 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    “ don’t panic, it doesn’t mean they’re broken. “
    I CACKLED

  • @catnipcrash
    @catnipcrash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    I don’t even have a ferret, I’m just here bc they’re cute

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Truth.

    • @brandonsuarez2025
      @brandonsuarez2025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      heck yeah

    • @le00n13
      @le00n13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I dont have one either but i'm looking forward to get one once I'm able to. I cant stop watching ferret videos, they are so adorable 💕

    • @alexandrarivoire1556
      @alexandrarivoire1556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m here for ferret research because I want one today . . . and they’re cute.

    • @Wagth
      @Wagth 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m just here because I’m getting one soon

  • @cyansloth1763
    @cyansloth1763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    Ferrets seem to be a whole lot like cats- this is almost exactly how I bond with my kitty. Also that eating with ferret thing was the CUTEST THING

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Haha thanks, we thought it was pretty cute too 😆

    • @nikkis7375
      @nikkis7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I thought that too! exactly!

    • @littlebrowndude3460
      @littlebrowndude3460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      They're boneless cats on crack

    • @Sc0ttyb33
      @Sc0ttyb33 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      To me they're more like 3 to 6 month old puppies, they seem to have that mischievous get into everything attitude.. but aren't quite 100% all there...

    • @genewickersham4593
      @genewickersham4593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We say Ferrets are 'better than Cats!' because of the great musical Cats! Someday there will be a great Broadway ferret musical.

  • @therightwoodsisters4449
    @therightwoodsisters4449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I used your tips too bond with my ferret (noodle) I had results in one day... thank you so much for these tips

  • @foolycoolytheband
    @foolycoolytheband 3 ปีที่แล้ว +256

    I already do alot of these things and didnt even know they were bonding activities. That makes me so happy knowing that I've been bonding with them all along

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      That’s great to hear! A lot of bonding ideas come very natural to some people, which is a great sign ❤️

    • @AzizaPoggiworld
      @AzizaPoggiworld 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to know I was doing the right steps to bond. I did get on the floor making myself leveled with my ferrets to bond with me and I held them alot!! They actually all got use to it esp my last guy. He let me hold him all the time and would nap in my lap often

  • @jasminemcelroy8238
    @jasminemcelroy8238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    our newest ferret rescue gave me his first kisses today! I was so happy :)

    • @blackhagalaz
      @blackhagalaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My rescues did this too, a few days apart from each other. It is sooo heartwarming if they do it for the first time :) . One of them even slept in my bed with me. I took in 3 a few weeks ago. How many do you have?

    • @jasminemcelroy8238
      @jasminemcelroy8238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pyromite aww I love naps together! We currently have 2 but over the years we’ve had 6 in total 😊 3 is the perfect number to have I think! I have 2 dogs as well so anymore ferrets and I’d be tearing my hair out haha

    • @blackhagalaz
      @blackhagalaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jasminemcelroy8238 Ah yeah with two dogs added you have a lot of life in your house 😂. I am Glad that I have just the 3 now. I had 2 before, so 5 in total. They died at 8 and 9 years, and it was very hard to recover from that loss. Ferrets are just so special, and losing my two boys was hard. But my 3 goblins now give me great joy again 😊. They are playing at this very moment, our little girl just got on the bed to wressle with my blanket 😂

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      That is awesome!

    • @Quackersisdumb
      @Quackersisdumb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheModernFerret my ferret is now 10 weeks old. I’ve had him for only 3 weeks and he’s already pooping in the litter box. I’ve got a temporary cage about the size of a dog cage. But I am ordering the biggest one I can fine. Even though I only have one.

  • @DJPOLONESHKA
    @DJPOLONESHKA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Just a small tip that may help.
    You can easily include your ferret to everyday activities by teaching him/her to stay on your shoulders. It is very easy for a ferret to learn that. If you have a hoodie, oh boy they will love it.
    Etsuko (my ferret) loves to go from shoulder to shoulder and to lie in the hood.
    Rule #1 straight back, don't bend your back to help the ferret
    Rule #2 don't excessively help the ferret to stay on, they will learn and then they will love it.
    Etsuko when she is tired of a long day out of the house she actually tries to climb on me so she can rest on my shoulders or even better in the hood.

    • @cinnamoth2206
      @cinnamoth2206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hi do u have one or more ferrets and if u do have one alone is it doing good?

    • @DJPOLONESHKA
      @DJPOLONESHKA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cinnamoth2206 I have 1 ferret, but I sometimes meet with other people with ferrets (it is very possible that there is a group on Facebook in your country, with people with ferrets. I live in Greece and that's how I met people like that)
      And personally since Etsuko (my ferret) was like 2-3 I Had a dog for a while and now a cat, so she has some company.
      Sorry for the long reply, but just to end my monologue 😝, it is preferred to have at least 2 ferrets (females), but a ferret, without siblings in the house, can have a very happy and fulfilled life as long as you care for her/him properly and give love.

    • @DJPOLONESHKA
      @DJPOLONESHKA 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cinnamoth2206 again... Sorry for the long reply

    • @The.little.life_of.pets1
      @The.little.life_of.pets1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ty for this information

    • @SuperMerchus
      @SuperMerchus ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I did that with mine but I had to put a harness on them…. It’s a long drop 😬 must be a helicopter mum😳

  • @timothy3649
    @timothy3649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    This just got reccomended to me
    I don't even have a ferret but i already love this channel

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Awesome to have you with us George! What kind of content would you like to see? 😁

  • @vinny3120
    @vinny3120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Something I’ve been doing with my ferrets is taking them on walks every day or so and one of my boys has been bonding with me a lot from it

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      That is a wonderful idea! It's great for enrichment as well.

    • @themathusekfamily2375
      @themathusekfamily2375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep swimming

    • @michaelellringer5600
      @michaelellringer5600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I take my ferret for 6-8 block leash walks every night of the year, rain or shine. My current ferret is a big time sniffer, so you have to be patient with a sniffer, he sniffs everything in sight. He's a Scorpio, sign of the detective, perhaps that explains it.

  • @axelviii4085
    @axelviii4085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    something I have found brings me and my woozle closer together:
    we have cold mornings where I live during every season except summer, so when he gets up (after he goes potty) I take him out and put him in my hood/shirt collar to warm him up, he seems to really appreciate the warmth!

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That is such a lovely way to bond - I'm sure he appreciates the coziness!

    • @frogoverlord3471
      @frogoverlord3471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ferret names:
      Woozle
      Fert
      Foret
      Floof noodle
      Animate socks
      Cat snake
      Noodle
      (Add more)

    • @imabadboy2947
      @imabadboy2947 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frogoverlord3471 wizzie

    • @Punky_Grace
      @Punky_Grace 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frogoverlord3471 Cosmo

  • @ericklucio5250
    @ericklucio5250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My ferret,named Frida took about 8 months to bond with me and now she sleeps with me and follows me everywhere I love her❤️ it’s beautiful to have a companion and bond like that :)

  • @ferox965
    @ferox965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The bond a ferret has with you is incredibly strong. Mine, especially my second to last ferret Beatrix would actually mope when I wasn't there. They always want to "help"...haha

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This is so sweet 😍

    • @ferox965
      @ferox965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@TheModernFerret I was a ferret owner from 1986 to 2018. They are the best. One thing that very few vids comment on is the joy of elderly ferrets. They've mellowed out and just want to hang out with you. All the cuddles you waited for when they were younger really pay off at this point. I miss having them. I still watch ferret vids all the time.

  • @johnmcgarity3768
    @johnmcgarity3768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mine was a free roamer I took him with me everywhere except restaurants. Lots of people in my town knew him, he even got me out of a ticket once. Sammy always rode shotgun. Great video the bond is so important do not get these animals if you don't have time to invest into them they don't belong in cages. I miss my buddy everyday. Rip sammy love you buddy!

    • @nickdemarino5391
      @nickdemarino5391 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      be careful in the car with a ferret it can be very dangerous if they go behind the pedals while driving i’ve had it done to me while driving and almost needed a change of pants safe to say i stopped bringing her in the car that day unless i had a carrier

  • @ladyrue7425
    @ladyrue7425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "So, what are some of your accomplishments?"
    "Well.. I've raised a couple of well adjusted ferrets"

  • @mommybrooklynn7340
    @mommybrooklynn7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    your such a good ferret mom aww

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I just want to share it with the world 🥰🥰

    • @mommybrooklynn7340
      @mommybrooklynn7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The Modern Ferret im so glad you did, i cant wait until you post another video!! ❤️i have 2 noodles of my own their names are layla and nugget 💕💕

  • @carolynmeinung1286
    @carolynmeinung1286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Have had at least 10 ferrets over the years. They are the best. My first ferret was over 40 years ago. I had to obtain a wild animal permit to own her. Also had to find an intact male to breed her. She was a wonderful mother. My other ferrets were all adoptions of unwanted animals. I just got 2 more rescues this year. I love them. I had forgotten how wonderful they are. Good to see your videos making people understand what great pets they are.

    • @avataryurii
      @avataryurii ปีที่แล้ว

      I want one! But I'm sad to think it will pass five years later like why would I do that to myself lol

  • @TheTrainedFerret
    @TheTrainedFerret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I’m bonding with my new ferret Simon these past few weeks. One thing that I love doing is moving his ferret nation cage right next to my bed. This way he can smell and see me throughout the night. I’ve noticed he tends to sleep on the end of the cage near where I am. Great videos btw 😊

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      We love your videos so much! You are such a positive influence in the ferret community and an inspiration to us. Would you ever want to collaborate on a video? :)

    • @TheTrainedFerret
      @TheTrainedFerret 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The Modern Ferret sure let’s talk! Email me at joeytheferret@gmail.com 😊

    • @StrikeForceEntertainement
      @StrikeForceEntertainement 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have u been ghosted?

  • @piperrosas3168
    @piperrosas3168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    I did the shirt one when I got my ferrets and they pooped on my shirt💀

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      LOL

    • @heythatsjaiden
      @heythatsjaiden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      It really be like that, they have no mercy

    • @piperrosas3168
      @piperrosas3168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @January Court I put the shirt in the bed and they dragged it down to where their pee pads were and pooped on it

    • @bettyboop9591
      @bettyboop9591 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I went to pick up a leaf today and realized after it was my ferret poo all over my fingers 🤢....this dont happen as he usually goes in his tray

    • @chenghaosdataworld7114
      @chenghaosdataworld7114 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes i gave my underwear to my ferret and it turned out it pooped on my underwear and ripped it totally

  • @elizabethholley9110
    @elizabethholley9110 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Emzotic sent me over , and I'm so happy she did ❤😁

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      How wonderful! Em is such a sweetheart

  • @miamapinga
    @miamapinga 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Me: sits with my ferret. My ferret: sits on my lap and falls asleep

  • @Declined469
    @Declined469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have owned three businesses of ferrets. My last one ended in 2021 :( I miss them so much. My fondest memory of my three amigos was playing with them in the basement area of my house called the “rec room”, with the doors closed the area was basically easily ferret proofed. Back when I was still subject to exams and tests in my undergraduate studies. I would make sure there was lost of freer enrichment items in this area, which I would switch out every week to make sure it did not get old when I had to use this method of making sure they got their out of the cage time. Well this was a very large area with all corners fitted with litter boxes and like I said lots of ferret enrichment items, some were permanent like those huge cat towers you can buy but the rest were interchangeable. Well when I had a lot of reading and studying to get done and I could not interact with them as much as I would normally like to. I would simply make a bed in the middle of this play area by laying down four large blankets to work as a mattress and about two to three pillows to lift my head up enough to read. Most times I would make sure this was orientated in such a way that my head would also use the wall to support my head for reading/studying. During these sessions they would play with themselves until they tired themselves out. Every time I did this and most times this would always happen. I would read/study until the point where I was fighting a war to keep my eyes open and keep myself awake, I would always lose… lol. But this is where I found their cutest behaviour with me and I knew they were super attached to me. Every time I would have nights like this and I’d fall asleep while reading/studying, I would always wake up with them all cuddled up in between my legs on top of the blankets covering me. It was the cutest thing I ever seen. I miss all my ferrets so damn much… Cheers!

  • @CMehltretter
    @CMehltretter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve had my ferret for 5 days and he’s already obsessed with me. Someone left him behind in a house my boss rents… but he’s super sweet, and very curious. I think we’re already ready for training! :D

    • @nickdemarino5391
      @nickdemarino5391 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      don’t let him be lonely if he doesn’t have issues you NEED to get another ferret if you cannot than im sorry to say but you should give him to a better home only ferrets that can be without a companion are those who have issues with other ferrets, but that’s very uncommon and having 1 that doesn’t have any issues will become depressed without a companion im not tryna be rude just informative i bet he’s happy at the momment due to being neglected it’s only temporary please do what’s best for him even if it makes you sad in the momment

  • @tamaralaurence3391
    @tamaralaurence3391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Omg I didn't know how much I need this video!

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I'm glad it helps - let me know of any other topics you are interested in!

  • @cookielor3306
    @cookielor3306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Me when my ferret does all those things that dosent bond: 👁👄💧👁

  • @tristanfarmer3648
    @tristanfarmer3648 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "dont panic it dosnt mean their broken" lol thats the best line i heard alll day

  • @brianhardy6234
    @brianhardy6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We have just added 3 new ferrets to our family,we currently have 8 "carpet sharks" we love and adore ferrets 🦦🦦🦦 ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tiffanyfern2961
    @tiffanyfern2961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Another great video. Thank you so much for the tips. As a new ferret owner I thought I was doing something wrong, but your vid literally just explained everything. Thank you so much

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Thank you for your kind words. I'm so happy you found this video helpful. Our biggest tip will always be: spend as much time as you can sharing your life with your ferret! We are glad to welcome you into this wonderful community. Please reach out with any questions you have about ferrets.

    • @tiffanyfern2961
      @tiffanyfern2961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheModernFerret thank you so much. You and your channel will now forever be my go to for all things ferret. Your channel is literally like a wikipedia of how to care for and raise happy ferrets. Again thanks for all the info, it definitely calmed my nerves about making sure my ferret is happy and well cared for. ❤️

    • @koda4316
      @koda4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You should definitely check out pazuandFriends she is amazing for first time ferret owner you love her channel

    • @No-ms1bf
      @No-ms1bf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for your time to make this vid it was so very helpful to me I also have three ferrets there names are Soba Toko and Spud. Soba is afraid of hights and likes to play with my sister's cat Boba. Toko is a rare ferret he is a albino ferret with red eyes no one wanted him because they all thot that he was scary and had ugly eyes but when I was looking at him I felt a connection with him.
      Spud I don't have a lot off words to say about all I can say is that he was an aggressive ferret that got returned and was going to get put to sleep so me and my family decided to take him in. Later in 2019 my ferrets became a little scared tords me but this video help me and my ferret have a better connection with each other so thank you so much for making this vid.

  • @blackhagalaz
    @blackhagalaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Excellent Video! As a ferret owner of now 9+ years I can absolutely confirm all of those. I am actually in a new bonding process myself. Now after my two first boys died (Odin 8 years, dementia and cancer; Baldur 9 years, cancer and heart issues), and after a few months of mourning, we put our names down at a private ferret-shelter, and took two lovely boys, and a little girl in. All of them are very friendly to humans, although they didn't have the best life before, but of course they needed bonding as well. What I really can say, it that it is beneficial to simply have them around you all day, or at least as much as possible (like you would with a cat or a dog). Playing is essential, but even if you are just resting, they enjoy your presence, and are entertained by every singe thing you do, making the bed (playing hide under the blanket), sweeping the floor (hunt the broom), and hang up laundry (diving in the basket). All those daily chores will take a little more time, but your little fluff-noodles will surely enjoy it. Try to lure them with snaks just as a little drop of vitamine-paste for cats, or some eggyolk. With time they will be more and more interested in you.The thing with the smell is also a very good tip. I often leave worn t-shirts on the floor, and regularly find one of the ferrets in it. Its been 3 weeks now since we have taken our little group in, and all are playing with us, can be picked up and cuddled, and one of our boys, Balin is even occasionally sleeping in my bed with me. Well socialized ferrets are just so rewarding and fun to be around. After a few weeks at a new home they personality really comes out. Our shy girl turned out to bee a sneaky, cheeky energetic little party-bouncer, our little troublemaker has become quite the cuddle machine, and our shy, silent, deaf boy has become so adventurous he as already redecorated the whole flat, and shows us which parts of our living space are not ferret- proof lol. It is soooo worth it.

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is a great summary of what it is like to live with ferrets and share your life with them. Thank you for taking the time to write it. I hope many people read your comment!!

    • @blackhagalaz
      @blackhagalaz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheModernFerret Thank you so much ❤️. I really enjoy your channel, and its always fun to share stories of Our little carpet-sharks❤️

  • @cloudyrainboe7712
    @cloudyrainboe7712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:38 : when she said: "don't panic, it doesn't mean they are broken" I was laughing so hard

  • @dean6159
    @dean6159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    this was just recommended to me today and i'm going to be getting a ferret around or before christmas, thanks!

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      What an awesome moment to look forward to!!

  • @Tifrybfwnsfb
    @Tifrybfwnsfb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Don't panic, it doesn't mean there broken" killed me🤣

  • @-laineyberri-4838
    @-laineyberri-4838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    for almost 3 years I have been researching about ferrets, hopefully one day my parents will allow one. for now I just have to stay prepared! ferrets are one of my favourite things in existence ahh

  • @hedwind
    @hedwind ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ferrets LOVE riding around on my shoulders while I walk around the house 🥰

  • @magicalcontent6476
    @magicalcontent6476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you said "give your ferret your shirt" i was really confused until you said why. 😂😂

  • @novelle7212
    @novelle7212 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I love the white ferret, also sorry for not knowing his name I literally just came here from Emzotic lol now your added to the pet youtubers I watch of pets that I would love to have but dont xd

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      His name is Albert after Albert Einstein ! SO happy to have you here from Em's channel

  • @Remikaflan
    @Remikaflan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Anyone here love the cute aesthetic of putting silly hats and tiny bowties on them? Its peak absolute cuteness

  • @carastarks9463
    @carastarks9463 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I take my ferrets on hikes and for walks. Of course be sure you and your ferret are comfortable on a secure leash and harness before going outside.

  • @donnahanfordnichols6573
    @donnahanfordnichols6573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Time & commitment.” Yes! Also, do a lot of research before you choose a ferret as a family member. My tiny ferret, Olive, BEGS for attention; never runs from me. She gets whatever she wants❣️She has full access to my home (completely ferret-proofed) but chooses to follow me around in cute & mischievous ways. When I pretend to fall asleep, she licks my eyelids. I think she’s deaf, but I still talk to her. When she grabs her toys & hides them in the “hammock” she’s made out of the underlining of my furniture, I die. Some of them are bigger than her.
    Gotta go play with her now!

    • @nickdemarino5391
      @nickdemarino5391 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      if she is without another ferret than that’s most likely why unless she has issues with other ferrets you should never ever only have 1 bc you’ll become their 2nd ferret and typically you can’t always provide what a 2nd ferret would she begs for attention because you’re all she has it’s sad so many people have normal ferrets by themselves and without a companion

  • @JonJonJon11
    @JonJonJon11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I desperately need a ferret, they’re adorable

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are the absolute best

    • @JonJonJon11
      @JonJonJon11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, i know but thank you for making sure i would know :) i appreciate it:)

    • @allyrickert4074
      @allyrickert4074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I started with one but within a month ended up with 2 little ones. I rescued and adopted from people online to avoid supporting the pet stores (who use ferret mills). Spend some time doing a ton of research. I spent about a month or two doing INTENSE research and I still wasn’t 100% ready haha. They’re the best pets ever and I literally regret NOTHING haha they’re absolutely amazing, even with their insane zoomies and potty training and what not haha ❤️ if you decide ferrets are the right pets for you, you’ll never regret it haha they’re so amazing ❤️

    • @tirolel1058
      @tirolel1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me to

    • @upstateandy
      @upstateandy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stupidest pet ever. No idea
      Why i love mine so much. Lol. Just try and know what ur getting into. I have never had an affectionate ferret like these here. But it might be my fault. Most have been peoples neglected rescues. In NY we are forced to buy kits from a ferret mill.

  • @QcMaggie
    @QcMaggie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such an underrated channel, thanks for the tips !! :) im a new ish ferret owner and hes been bonding nicely but i wanted more tips and tricks and like yours

  • @Ferretsarenoodles-lm1dg
    @Ferretsarenoodles-lm1dg ปีที่แล้ว

    the snoring at the first second of the video is too adorable to just skip

  • @area52ron
    @area52ron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t have a ferret but I do go to a pet store where your allowed to hold, pet, and adopt them
    Their pretty young and tend to bite my gloved hand so finding and watching this video really helps in giving me ideas on how to treat them better

  • @caylahscott8836
    @caylahscott8836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know it’s not the best but I got a ferret off a whim and I loveeee him! I work from home so I love having a little buddy and my cats love him too! Thank you for making these videos!! ❤

  • @julielopez7534
    @julielopez7534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the tips and tricks!

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for taking the time to comment your kinds words. Makes our day!

  • @tentacult9535
    @tentacult9535 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I recently adopted two ferrets, they’ve lived with humans their whole lives so they’re very used to me, but I wasn’t sure how to bond with them, so this helped alot

  • @KarinasaurusRexx
    @KarinasaurusRexx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow noy sure why this was recommended but yes! Happy ferret time! I take my babies to check the mail, go into off-limits rooms, any chore. We dance, I sing for them daily, and we pounce and play. Cant beat the ferret life!

  • @divinelady8
    @divinelady8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love love love! Thanks for sharing these great tips! 🤩

  • @carly6255
    @carly6255 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your ferrets are so adorable love your content :>

  • @battybatsy8104
    @battybatsy8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My boy loves cuddles, gives kisses, follows me everywhere and even asks to be picked up. He just doesn't like it when I pick him up after play and goes to bite my hands. I'm not entirely sure why but everything else he loves 😂 I even take him out on his lead for a walk around the park :3

  • @meaghan2783
    @meaghan2783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My ferret took three weeks to bond- she also bit a lot. Now she won’t leave me alone 🤣🤣 getting my second that seems more comfortable near people. 😁

  • @sianwilliams9550
    @sianwilliams9550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this! U give me hope that my "killer" can still bond with me! I have one friendly ferret, and one that doesn't bite me anymore, but bites everyone else, and doesn't let go! Even unprovoked. She walks up to them and sinks her teeth in! I'm going to follow your bonding guide and hopefully she can come out when my husband and kids r home! 🤦‍♀️

  • @lumadarkness687
    @lumadarkness687 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm new to your channel but I'm glad I just found it!! I'm planning to adopt some ferrets, I really love them!
    Thanks for this exciting video.
    Hope to see the next videos too.
    Greetings from Germany ❤️😊🇩🇪

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow! All the way from Germany. Thank you for the compliment! 🥰

  • @terrytibbs6029
    @terrytibbs6029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice work !!

  • @dieldrichbermudez9784
    @dieldrichbermudez9784 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank for making this

  • @wow-bq6bg
    @wow-bq6bg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for this video! i will definitely be checking out your videos because i REALLY want a ferret for my birthday! :) ❤️

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are so welcome! Happy soon-to-be Birthday!

  • @OfficialZenZac
    @OfficialZenZac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Question! I love the way you've done the tubing along your wall. I'm looking into getting a bunch, where do you recommend/where did you get yours? Everywhere I look they seem so expensive!

  • @zanescents3986
    @zanescents3986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video 😆

  • @maximilliancunningham6091
    @maximilliancunningham6091 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent !

  • @vampirecookie.5650
    @vampirecookie.5650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    We got a ferret today and im gonna use this with him! My first ferret ever 😊

    • @petersiska6915
      @petersiska6915 ปีที่แล้ว

      you must be so excited I'm getting ferrets in about 2 weeks

  • @another-book_lover
    @another-book_lover 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    another bonding trick is just to get a blanket he/she sleep in put him and the blacket on your lap while doing work/reading/tvetc. He/she will find comfort there and nap which is adorable and tells them that you are safe.

  • @awakenspirit3277
    @awakenspirit3277 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @ocean1292
    @ocean1292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My ferret has Wardenburgs syndrome, so he's deaf, I'm not able to talk to him, but I do use hand gestures to call him and greet him

  • @skylight888
    @skylight888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    😍😍 i miss my bf’s ferrets and now mines 💙

  • @logankerlee
    @logankerlee ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is so sweet! I adore ferrets and other small critters. I've never owned a pet ferret before but I'm considering getting one for myself. Currently I don't have any other animals and I feel that a ferret would make an excellent addition to my life. :) I'll definitely be checking out more videos on here about ferrets!
    Thank you so much for the entertaining and very informative video! :D

  • @1Grilled_cheese_sandwich1
    @1Grilled_cheese_sandwich1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful

  • @evaandfriends4627
    @evaandfriends4627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Where did you buy the ferret maze you have in the background? I'd like to know. 🙂

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's actually a prototype we made! Hoping to do a video about it at some point.

  • @isabelleesson8932
    @isabelleesson8932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it weird that I’m lowkey living for the improv ferret song?! 🤣😍

    • @TheModernFerret
      @TheModernFerret  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for mentioning that!! I thought it would be more of a hit. Idk if anybody can really hear the words though lol. It was definitely a joke song but I totally sing it all the time at home :)

  • @bevshaw495
    @bevshaw495 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you 😊

  • @NoDragonsPlz
    @NoDragonsPlz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a friend with a Ferret and asked him if he does all this (I'm sure he does)

  • @david.8471
    @david.8471 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    good info on ferrets

  • @beauty_by_tammyMua
    @beauty_by_tammyMua 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for this video i really needed it!

  • @livypakula7145
    @livypakula7145 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cuteee ahhhh!!!!!

  • @ericcarrington1791
    @ericcarrington1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @melissacarter4730
    @melissacarter4730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your so awesome. Love this

  • @SOLDADITO76
    @SOLDADITO76 ปีที่แล้ว

    I adopted a juvenile sable from a pet store that no buddy wanted because he was abused which caused him to be a very bad bitter. Up until he passed away he still would bite but he wouldn't bite me hard, now other people it was a different story. We always played around the house he was particularly found of blanket rides up and down the hallway. We ate together, napped together, went on outings, and enjoyed the great outdoors. He really enjoyed the winter time when he got to burrow through deep snow. For a little honey badger of a ferret he was a really great friend.
    I have found that ferretone is the nectar of the gods for these little carpet sharks, I used this to trim the nails on my little bitty ferret. I ended up naming him Draco because he was quite the angry little dragon when I first got him.

  • @danielzimnoch1020
    @danielzimnoch1020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We love our two ferrets. Lots of fun. Great video.

  • @brookeallisonthomas9820
    @brookeallisonthomas9820 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m getting a ferret tomarrow! Thanks for the tips! I love your account!

  • @Freiya2011
    @Freiya2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that tube-maze on the wall!!!!

  • @kaakaa1998
    @kaakaa1998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    my ferrets fricken love me! I cant live without em

  • @CreeperMIBVR
    @CreeperMIBVR ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m OBSESSED WITH THEM THEY ARE SO CUTE

  • @indiashears
    @indiashears 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOUR FERRIT IS SO ADORABLE

  • @nikkis7375
    @nikkis7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok I just found your channel from Instagram and I’m in love already!

  • @ferretresourcescheckplayli4238
    @ferretresourcescheckplayli4238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ahh i love this channel, i save half of the videos for resources to remember!

  • @earlzwow
    @earlzwow ปีที่แล้ว

    I just luv your song 'I wanna be where the ferrets are'.

  • @tylergallant5327
    @tylergallant5327 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, just got a Ferret with my Lady these are really helping!

  • @IamaProfesional
    @IamaProfesional 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you >> ferrets are such a god given gift >> pure pleasure

  • @r-ea
    @r-ea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tysm!!

  • @maximilliancunningham6091
    @maximilliancunningham6091 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent

  • @markwhalesmw
    @markwhalesmw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ferrets have awesome personalities

  • @lukeleonard2801
    @lukeleonard2801 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for doing this. It is great someone has done this. I have owned ferrets for 20+ years and this would have been nice when I first got mine.

  • @tamrynhayne5142
    @tamrynhayne5142 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video!!! ❤❤❤

  • @natashaworsey5611
    @natashaworsey5611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m getting ferrets in a couple months so this was very helpful thank you 😁

  • @xoxommaa
    @xoxommaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much I have just gotten one. I have watched your videos for me to know that I’m doing everything right thank you so much

  • @lebonk8081
    @lebonk8081 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ferrets sound SO adorable when sleeping!!!

  • @llxdd4317
    @llxdd4317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the quality and effort put in your videos, they are so underrated, they're so many ferret TH-camrs out the with even more followers but not this informative and quality videos. Keep it up 👍🏼

  • @homebody6263
    @homebody6263 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm getting a ferret in a few months! I've been doing non-stop research and I can't wait.

  • @claudiajohnson2392
    @claudiajohnson2392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I wanna be where the ferrets areee!” ❤️