5 MISTAKES New Ferret Owners Make
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- This video goes over 5 Big Mistakes that Beginner Ferret Owners Make.
There are so many misconceptions with ferrets! It can be so easy to make mistakes when you're a beginner ferret owner. Even doing research as a first time ferret owner can get you different answers on the same thing!
Making mistakes is nothing to be ashamed of! We've all been there, including us here! The important thing is always learning, and always willing to change and improve what you're doing to better your ferret's life!
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Our ferrets are free roam! We weren't anticipating to have them free roam 24/7, but got the biggest suitable cage we could find for them. Not even a month into having them they're now free roam and it's the best thing we've ever done for them, finding them sleeping in various places we've set up for them is so precious!
That's so great! When we first got our first ferret, he was caged at first. My husband suggested letting him free roam, because we started feeling bad about him being locked up. I started doing research, and realized that it was much better for them!
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My ferret has 7 "Bedrooms" he sleeps in, on occasion. Never know which "Bedroom" he's sleeping in. I even made him a nice lego house, but he loves sleeping in the plastic bag drawer in the kitchen. Sometimes, when the mood strikes him, he hops in bed with me, licks my hair and face and then lays down at the far end of my bed.
heh , heh , heh , go to grab a pair of underwear in the morning and they are already warm
then how do we stop them from chewing stuff and choking- and is it that hard to take care of them? i really want one so i’m tryna learn abt them, and i’m worried abt them biting. how long is their life span and they aren’t allowed to eat anything other than meat, protein kibble, etc? please answer these questions and more lol i seriously need to know. tysm!!
Say it louder to the people at the back! Genuinly got emotional watching someone finally give good advice! I needed this kind of info when I first got my babies
Hi and thanks so much for the comment! It is so frustrating for so many (including me) when you first get ferrets. So much conflicting information out there! We've even changed veterinarians a few time because we didn't like their lack of ferret knowledge :/
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then how do we stop them from chewing stuff and choking- and is it that hard to take care of them? i really want one so i’m tryna learn abt them, and i’m worried abt them biting. how long is their life span and they aren’t allowed to eat anything other than meat, protein kibble, etc? please answer these questions and more lol i seriously need to know. tysm!!
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I just lost my nine year old a few days and I wanted to refresh my knowledge on ferrets before adopting new ones. Thank you so much for this cause everything you said is true! Ferrets are amazing creatures and need proper care!
I am so sorry for your loss!
I’m so sorry for your loss! My ferret is turning 8 this year, and she’s starting to show the signs of old age wearing her down. I can’t imagine losing her, so I can only imagine your pain.
Interesting about the diet!
I want to add my personal experience with two ferrets I had. They used to be free in a house that I used to live in (no cage). At the beginning, we observed where they would hide to sleep and we simply dedicated those places for them (a drawer in the tv furniture and a chest in which we removed toys to put an hammock... We made a hole in the chest so that they could easily access it). They were clean, they would go in a litter by themselves after we trained them and we would close some doors before going to work/school to make sure that no accident would happen when we wouldn't be there.
It was their happiest and healthiest time! I recommend this kind of method and living space if you want to have happy ferrets that live longer. They deserve as much free time as they want!
This is exactly what we do with our two. They love having the ability to run around and have fun. My husband and I work and couldn't imagine keeping them caged up all the time.
It is all nice in theory but not practical. A ferret should be supervised at all times. A lot can go wrong with free roam ferrets. They can escape, they can eat things they arent supposed to, they can get to places they arent supposed to. I had 3 ferrets escape the house. One was mine which escaped because my parents were careless with the door. She came back on her own luckily. The other 2 belonged to a lady that stayed with us and she left the door open to smoke and her two ferrets escaped without her noticing. One was found roaming the garage, the other was hit by a car and crushed. As much as we would love to have them free roam all the time, it is simply not safe for them to do so. Ferrets should be supervised anytime they are outside of their cage or ferret proofed room. Ferrets WILL always find trouble and danger.
And it's stressful for them being left in a room, with no human being there, because they love their human to guide them, no play, they get bored, depressed and stressed into stopping eating, also they can chew through concrete, if they do not want the environment they are in. If they get trapped, how would you know? If they fall, chew wires, eat the wall, get stuck under a TV cabinet eat rotted food hidden in inacceable places, you just should feed them in their hutch, a very strong big hutch, with plenty of air. However, a ferret I had roaming, got into my bedroom, she was no biter, but she got under the duvet cover, and sunk her teeth into my right calve, and I was asleep. The pain was agony, she was scared because I was screaming, and bit down and within 2 seconds took a piece of flesh and ate it . A trusted, well loved lady ferret got a scare, because I was asleep and I moved out my leg, not on her or anything, agonising, pain for me. So no way would I ever advise this situation for anyone. I have had ferrets for 42 years. I know enough about these animals that they are never bullet proof. I respect my laddie.I love my ferret enough to not have that ever happen again
at 66 i received my first ferret - never even saw one IRL before. Have had horses, cows, chickens, pigs and many, many cats and dogs. But the two ferrin I now have have enriched my life beyond belief. I'm still learning but I love how they love to just hang out with me. Thanks for the excellent video
They are pretty amazing aren't they?
my ferret came from a hobby breeder and he had never had his nails cut for over 6 months, underfed with only chicken mince and milk, and more. he’s in much better conditions now and is getting more trusting with humans every day :)
They're prone to tumors and bad things because of Marshall Farms inbreeding, which is about 95% of the ferrets you will find in most pet stores (blue tattoo dot in their ear). Step one to having a healthy ferret is get a ferret from a private breeder if possible (ie: no blue dot in their ear)... getting a ferret bred from Marshall Farms is already committing yourself to more vet bills and a shorter lifespan (plus financially supporting an evil ferret mill).
I soooo wish I could find a private breeder anywhere in the New England area. I’m hoping in the future I’ll have the ability to travel further to adopt (currently have 2 small human children as well as 4 ferrets).
Ferrets have been my therapy animals for the past 14 years and I need them as much as they need someone to love them. Breaks my heart knowing I’m adopting from a terrible corporation, but I give my babies the best life they could ever have. One day, it’s my hope to jump through all the hoops to become a private breeder and carefully select where my kits will go when they are ready to be away from mom.
My boyfriend felt sad when he found out ferrets were decented in NY it shortens their life span our fur babies has 2 dots on their ear :( .... We haven't seen private breeders over here..
@@stephyislive7595 well love your ferrets with all your heart... it's not their fault if they came from Marshall Farms.
Here in America, it is what it is, 99% of all pet stores (and because of that number 99% of all shelters) you're just going to end up with Marshall Farm ferrets... which, at least, is easy to tell because Marshall's does the blue dot ear tattoo.
We're blessed in our Florida city to have access to private bred ferrets that look so much healthier than Marshall ferrets.. easy to spot the difference... just look at videos from European ferret owners. Ours look just like European ferrets. So much "chunkier".
I wish there was an easy answer to the Marshall Farms problem here in America, but they have a stranglehold on the ferret market here in America (oh, and don't buy their food either, it's corn based!)
I HATE Marshall Farms. They’ve used capitalism to dominate the market and now it’s near impossible to find a private breeder. When I was growing up there was an amazing breeder 10 minutes down the road
I just noticed my ferret had the blue dots. I'm so ashamed that she was brought from there and i really hope that i can raise enough money to get her not only a buddy but a medical check up to make sure she can live her long life
I saw a double ferret nation at my local pet store and I WAS IN SHOCK🥰 but so happy
How awesome! They are so big!
Loved all the sweet kisses and cuddles during the video! So interesting about their diet and such a great point about saving for health issues- my sister is a vet tech and that’s a huge pet peeve of hers. And your point about natural instincts! Love all your knowledge bombs! 💕❤️
then how do we stop them from chewing stuff and choking- and is it that hard to take care of them? i really want one so i’m tryna learn abt them, and i’m worried abt them biting. how long is their life span and they aren’t allowed to eat anything other than meat, protein kibble, etc? please answer these questions and more lol i seriously need to know. tysm!!
I personally find it rather difficult to find ferret care content out there on the internet so I’m very excited to of found another TH-camr spreading ferret knowledge! Greatly appreciated and very helpful video. :)
So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!
"The Modern Ferret" is a great resource, especially to just learn about certain topics... a well done and well educated TH-cam channel for ferrets.
@@wolfshanze5980 We love The Modern Ferret! They have such great information!
Absolutely brilliant video especially the part about cohabitation. Even keeping them with cats and dogs is dangerous as ferrets bite to communicate. A playful little nip on a nose or ear is a recipe for even the most tame of animals to turn aggressive. One more thing i'd love to have seen mentioned would be water bottles, these come with the idea that ferrets are rodents and thus must use bottles like a rodent right? Nope, those bottles are really bad for their carnivorous mouth and whilst not providing enough water, they also act to file down their canines or worse. We had a ferret surrendered to our shelter that had his canine broken by a water bottle and the owner couldn't pay for the vet bill, it was heart-breaking
Very good points!
then how do we stop them from chewing stuff and choking- and is it that hard to take care of them? i really want one so i’m tryna learn abt them, and i’m worried abt them biting. how long is their life span and they aren’t allowed to eat anything other than meat, protein kibble, etc? please answer these questions and more lol i seriously need to know. tysm!!
@@maliiandthemango
Ferrets, being creatures with stubby legs and thus naturally have their noses so close to the ground (due to the evolution of mustelids being carnivorous hunters with sleek bodies designed to enter the narrow burrows of mice, rabbits, and other rodents), are susceptible to being triggered by pollen, micronized dead skin cells from humans/insects (i.e. dust), floor cleaners, microplastic particles, and bacteria that litter the floors of your home. Be wary that the owner's choice of deodorant, perfume, or shampoo (especially since many ferret owners are demographically female who are likely to use much more generous amounts of hair product compared to men), can drastically also affect a ferret's respiratory system. These risks, however, can be mitigated with proper household ventilation, HEPA air purifiers, dusting, and vacuuming.
Their bedding is also an overlooked critical item, since ferrets sleep on it 16-20 hours a day, they spend 3/4ths of their entire lifespan coming into contact with the material their bedding is made out of. Ferrets are known to chew or eat their bedding when curious, bored, or nauseous, thus causing further nausea if the bedding contains synthetic fleece, plastics, hay, loose sawdust particulates, aspen or cedar wood shavings, or material laden with fragrances/perfumes. A ferret's blanketed sleeping area should be comprised of natural fibers such as organic cotton, alpaca fleece fur, natural silk, or wool (though their claws are susceptible to getting stuck in unkempt fibers or knitt-holes), with the rest of their cage lined with odor-free, non-toxic wood pellets or recycled paper product bedding. For a personal touch, ferrets who are close to their owners are sometimes able to sleep more peacefully when sleeping alongside an article of clothing laden with their owner's scent. Just be sure that the clothing is also non-perfumed/made of natural non-synthetic fibers as well.
Many types of essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus, oregano, clove, pennyroyal, peppermint, pine, sweet birch, wintergreen, and ylang ylang that are found in human skin/hair care products are actually quite toxic to ferrets (and cats), since they cannot metabolize or respiratorily filter out essential oil phenols the way that humans can. In fact, most plant-based oils should be avoided since ferrets are _obligate_ carnivores, a.k.a. hypercarnivores who can only survive on the consumption of fats and proteins. Ferrets derive no nutrition or benefit from carbohydrate plants or vegetables, though they do inevitably end up with some (
There not rodents
I have 8 free roam ferrets and they are happy and healthy. 4 were rescues and just days away from death full of fleas and smelled so bad and way under weight. We washed them at tractor supply and brought them home and they are now normal healthy ferrets and no stress smells or anything like that.
Awwww so glad you rescued them! I'm sure they are so happy you found them!
HOORAY FOR YOU! HEROES!
Thanks for the tips! I’ve been thinking of getting a ferret recently, luckily I did know ferrets free roam but I can see why a lot of people wouldn’t know that! I appreciate the info you are trying to spread
I have 2 ferrets so I gave them a cage with seven storys, they absolutely love it.
I know you said no other animals for ferret friends, i know. But when i first got my ferret I already had a bunny at the time. I let them free roam together and they did pretty good. They would both take turns chasing each other and when my bun died my ferret got depressed and stopped eating. I had them together for about 4 and a half years and it wasn’t until his (the rabbit’s) final year he started latching onto and humping my ferret. I wouldn’t do it again or recommend it for others to try but i always thought it was weird my rabbit became the aggressor after years of co-living.
They’re definitely can be exceptions to the rule. Sounds like they had a good life together. I just try to warn people, because it doesn’t always work out that way. ❤️
I am a Ferret-keeper of 10+ years, and I approve this message 👍
Fun aside really great video. I feel there is often a lot of misinformation about ferrets in general. Another point I think ist very important with ferrets is their smell. I don't really smell then at all anymore, except when they use their glands, but other then that ferrets do have an odor. For people who are sensitive to that they might not be a good option for a pet.
Also: embracing the chaos. Ferrets should freeroam as much as possible (ours do in fact freeroam 24/7 in our apartment), and while they do, they will get into everything. Your laundry, under your wardrobe, in your trash etc. Like you said it's essential to Ferret proof stuff, but even when the apartment is safe for them they still can do a lot of chaos. So I think people who are like super organized and particular about their space should think about if they want a Ferret. They just can't be trained to the extent a dog can, but still are on the same level of care-and bonding requirements like a dog or a cat. So I would highly recommend to anyone who likes to ceep Ferret to contact a breeder or other Ferret keepers in your area, to maybe get to visit them, and get an idea first.
Free roaming really depends on the ferret's individual personality. My first was a headstrong male that would poop in the middle of a room. Time outs never worked. Yelling at him before he squatted would make him run to and use the puppy pad. Knew what he was supposed to do but if no one was watching he'd go where he pleased! Had to cage at night to stay sane and give carpet cleaner a rest.
While on the other hand my last ferret, may she rest in peace, was 100% free roam. She was also a solo ferret. Wonderful disposition and actively set out to do as told. Never caused any headache just heartache.
good video, straight to the point for new ferrents. it’s so hard when people spread misinformation.
Thanks! There is so much conflicting information out there for ferrets; that it can be so frustrating for new owners!
Im brushing up on my ferret know-how since im thinking of picking up my boys early. Good to know im still up to date!
Thank you for this! Prior owner of Holistic Ferrets here before I retired
My first ferret was a loner. I was his playmate, his friend. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ My little boy! You do not ALWAYS need two if you have time to be it's companion.
You do unless you can spend a lot of time with them. Especially for people who are working. They sleep a lot but they dont sleep all at once. They usually are up for 1-2 hours between sleep sessions.
@@seanbroccoli2698agree, if you work and are gone alot 2 are best.
Thank you so much. Im getting a ferret tomorrow and completely forgot about vet bills. Everything else I expected but this video saved me a lot of trouble.
Glad we could help. We knew about vet bills before getting ours; but never realized the huge amounts we would be spending left and right on all the issues they have.
FIRST site that I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH! I have owned ferrets for approx. 10 YEARS! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. MY FERRETS!
I honestly wish I had learned this when I first got my ferrets this is really great advice! Thank you!
Thank you!! I'm greatly in love with ferrets and im finally able to get a job in my area so I'll be able to get ferrets within the next year/years!! I've finally started studying them! Thank you so much :))!!!
I just got my first ferret. I can’t afford a second but I live with a roommate who will also give him plenty of love and play time. I’m going to try to save up for a play pin for him to roam in instead of staying in the cage. I’m so glad I found this account!
I also have a roommate to attend to my one and only ferret. I do take him for 6-8 block walks every night, rain or shine, as I really don't have any choice, for if I don't take him for his walk every night, he'll tear my house apart. I've had 8 ferrets over 28 years, and I leash walked all of them every night. After my ferret's long walk, he's then ready for bed. And I also take him for short bicycle rides, him riding in the basket.
Please remember that ferrets are precious animals. They will be more calm after a year or maybe 1.5 years old. BEST pets for busy people. I do leave mine in a cage at night while I sleep and while at work during the day. That way I don't mistakenly step one them like a man at Pet Smart did. He awakened one morning and his ferret was asleep at the foot of his bed ... He STEPPED on it and killed it! NEVER WILL own another one !
Me and my Ferret have a great bond he gets free roam in my room so if I leave and come back and say "Asher" he comes running!
That sounds amazing! We have only had 1 ferret every respond to their name 100%. It was our first ferret, Dobby (who unfortunately is no longer with us). It's great that you guys have such a good bond!
@@PawsToJourney Sorry late reply and I am sorry!
This is so helpful as I’m about to possibly get one. I’m looking for the best research videos! Thank you ❤
Please listen up future ferret owners this is golden advice
Excellent advice 👍!! And your fuzzies are giving me a cuteness overload!!😍 Such lovable sweethearts🥰🐿️!!
Awww ferret kisses. Such sweeties and cutie pies. I want to cuddle your ferrets
They certainly are cuddly!
You got my follow! I loved you!! 😍😍😍❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank u for the advice
Always happy to help!
Thank you im new to naving ferrets this helps alot
You're welcome! Welcome to Ferrets! Thank you for watching and commenting! We do a lot of both fun and informative videos on ferrets!
i love watching these videos because i really want a ferret but my mom says they smell but your videos make me happy
Finally! Someone who isn’t spreading nonsense about ferrets, thank you so much for this video
We really try hard to do our research, and love sharing what we learn! Information is always changing, so it’s good to constantly be learning so we can all learn to improve the quality of life for our pets. ❤️
Great advice! Please continue to shout this out to the world! If you can't afford a vet, you can't afford a pet! And YES let these precious babies free roam! They don't deserve to locked away! A cage is a prison! What crime have they committed? My boy poops EVERYWHERE, but I just clean it up, he doesn't get locked in a cage unless my grandson is running in and out of the house when he visits. My babies have their own room with toys, dig boxes and tunnels so they don't get bored!
its so cute how the ferret randomly started licking ur face
This helps me because I was planning on to get two ferrets
Thanks 🙏 for that I’m getting my first ferret soon and that information has definitely helped me 😊
So happy we could help! We have other videos on ferrets too in case there's some other information you're looking for: from baths and cage recommendations to adventuring outside with them!
Do they stink bad?
Thank god I’m getting good advice I really need this because I’m getting a ferret very very soon they are my absolute favorite animal I’ve ever had I am so excited because I’m getting the information I need
We were planning on our ferret being only part time free roam... But he's pretty good at escape attempts. So we ferret proofed everything and he's free roam 24/7, but keep his cage open and he goes in there to take naps if the cats are bothering him.
Got a ferret a while ago and I love him. He’s potty trained !
Thank you, N/S
I love your energy
Fantastic advice!! I built my father a ferret room. He "stole" nearly all of my snakedogs and currently has his work-from-home setup in the ferret room. Alas, his last boy passed away not too long ago 😪 I'm unsure if they're planning to adopt more, but he keeps the photos and some sentimental play items in there. By the way, they all pretty much got to free roam that entire floor...so much for my room plan!
Bring your dad 2 new babies as a surprise
@@ratslayer6064 pretty sure my mother would kill me 🤣 But, due to health reasons, he's holding off and sticking to cats. We both get our weaselly fixes at my brothers. My furry nieces are deservedly spoiled rotten!
Love the video.
Always get a pair, ferrets should never be kept alone unless health issues require it. Great advice, it's a proper commitment, and they need you everyday, they will smell! but they are well worth it.
And then what happens, 4 years later, one of them dies?
2 ferrets. Male ferrets, no. One male ferret. They need to be trained individually. All ferrets. Litters are big, up to 8 kits a litter. Female ferrets are raped if you have an intact Hob. He needs neutering and the Gill she needs to be fully spayed, the operation of spaying is very similar to a domestic cat, in operative physiognomy, however very few vets know how to do the surgery, which I can do. Also, ferrets should have their own space. If you go out buying a male and female, then you will have to then find a vet surgeon. England, you say ferrets are bigger and more healthy. True because we do not have rabies snymore. For now. Ferrets are mixed with polecats genetics more strongly here. It's illegal also to not have a breeding license. There are always some who under the radar of course. Miximatosis was rife here in the 1970s. Horrific for the wild populations of rabbits, hares, wildcats and others. Fur farms likely get away with evil stuff. We have places where Americans have imported sick wild animals, causing disease. Why are you adopting from fur farms? It's illegal surely? You should not be advocating this Marshall fur farm ferret breeder!
I love this advice it is a great video 😁
Thank you
I got my precious little angel ferret 3 1/2 years ago not knowing too much about ferrets. One of my best friends was moving and couldn’t take her and noticed I had been bonding with her. After I got her I did research until a migraine kicked in. She came with a cage that I started out keeping her in more than out of, but eventually I let her roam free full time. She has a favorite owl hammock in her cage that she loves to nap in, so I keep the bottom door of her cage open and the levels and little ramps situated to help her up to it of course. When she’s out and about, I have a couple comfy cat beds with old clothes that have my scent as blankets since she seems to prefer that over actual blankets. I got corner litter boxes and stopped using cat litter. She can’t stand any ferret food, so I put turkey breast in with the food softened with water so she’ll eat it. I’ve learned to mimic a squeaky toy with my vocal chords for added fun. Vet appointments are so expensive but so important. Nala has had that multiple tumors problem too, but she’s more than worth it. I have cats as well, but they don’t bother her nor does she bother them. I very gradually introduced cats into our home. I never once considered getting a dog though. Her previous home had dogs that saw her as a chew toy and limited her free roam time and I didn’t want to take that freedom from her. For a while though, it was just us, just me and Nala. She used to hoard anything chewy I dropped. She checks in on me when I take a bath. She naps at my feet when I’m on the toilet. If I close the door, she flattens herself in front of it. She has a weird obsession with licking the inside of my nose. I honestly can’t notice whatever musk she might have because when I smell her scent it reminds me of her and makes me happy. Ferrets are a lot of work and require so much maintenance, but getting Nala was truly one of the best gifts I’ve ever gotten in life.
Nala sounds wonderful; and you did so great with her!
Years ago I had 2 gils (female) ferrets, they were from the same litter. They had an indoor free roaming space for the winter and an outdoor free roaming space for the warmer months but they still came indoors for cuddles too.
One thing I wanted to point out is that they required a hormone injection every year to stop them from coming into season because females can get sick if they don’t have litters, so here in the UK our vet insisted on this annual treatment if we weren’t going to breed with them, which we weren’t. They were the most adorable, aromatic girlies (not quite as aromatic as hobs (males))
I had them as rescue pets, the rest of the litter perished and I hand reared them, they are very cat like in many ways, including their ability to hunt.
They would fall asleep in the sleeves of your clothing or down the front of your jumper! Their tongues are rough like a cat too, those licks never stop! Be careful not to wear lotions or creams that could be harmful for them to ingest, they are after your salt! 😅they will gently nibble sometimes too😊
I don’t live in a suitable home now to have another ferret family but they were amazing pets to own and care for 🤗😘
They are adorable animals but they do require a lot of love and playtime or they can become aggressive if they don’t have enough human contact or are confined in small spaces. They are not a hutch animal, they need to roam.
I’ll shut up now 😂 RIP my babies 😢Happy memories.
I have always had ferrets and since as a child we always ❤️ did free range n safety for are babies. 💯 love time affection. Smart little brats. Love them
Thanks
I felt this with the cage size
i DEEPLY appreciate you stressing that ferrets are NOT CAGE ANIMALS. i know some people see how much they sleep and think, what’s the problem, they’re asleep most of the time? but what’s another common pet animal that sleeps the majority of the time? Cats! Friggin cats! But no one (I hope) would argue that makes them suitable to live the majority of their time in cages! and you can’t just get a bunch of ferrets and hope they’ll all just entertain each other and bother you less, they will STILL look to you for interaction and love and will grow despondent the more those needs are neglected. they thrive under attention from their humans just as much as their fellow ferrets; they need both. thank you for making this vid 🙏
my ferret has always been free roam, i have a cage which has his food and water in. but i leave it open and only put him in if hes bit me etc, then take him out. he falls asleep all over the house
Sounds wonderful! What's their name?
My critter is a lone ferret. We have dogs, and they mostly get along. Lily goes in her cage at night, and for daytime naps.
Love them
i wonder if ferrets just have a really flexible or no spine at all because the way they just folded their bodies head to toes is impressive
I live in Finland and here all ferrets are from private breeders, you can't get them from pet shops. They also cost quite much, about 450 euros (475 USD) per individual. The cost is mostly to show that the new owner actually has money to take care of their ferret if something happens. I would say about 90 % of ferret owners here only feed them raw. And love it this way. The ferrets you see here are big and healthy
I’ve seen photos and videos of European ferrets, and they are so big and healthy looking!
🤩 they are wow
In the UK, the average price of a ferret is FREE or £10 or €12 each .. I have micro ferrets less than half size of the regular European ones .. very tiny and very cute.
Got to number 2 and your voice is like prune juice it goes right through you
Ugh; I was trying so hard for grape fruit juice, and only got prune.. darn. Thanks for the tip!
Can't tell you how amazingly helpful this video is! Woke up this morning, went out the back yard around 6.15am...
To find someone's pet ferret cruising around?!
Yes, have put up notices around my local area, called vets etc, all the normal stuff you do when you find a lost pet.. But never having had a ferret in my lifetime, came here to make sure I don't mistreat or feed/water/provide safety for him (or her lol), until I find the owners.
Thank you for letting me know immediately, exactly what NOT to do! Xox
Ps, it's a beautiful little creature! 😍
Awww thank you for saving him, and trying to find his owner's! Some people do just let them go if they don't want them anymore, unfortunately :( Glad the video could be helpful! We have quite a few ferret videos on our channel, including a 'Ferret Care for Beginners' playlist if you decide to keep him!
@@PawsToJourney Thankfully, he was a loved pet of a neighbours and is now back home with his ferret friend as well. After learning they are problem solvers, they solved the problem of the latch on their house, haha. His mate stayed in his home driveway, but he obviously had a desire to see the world! Haha. Gorgeous little fella he was. And while having a ferret for myself isn't on the cards right now... our son has spoken to his gf, and they're apparently looking forward to having one join their company in the near future!
Thanks again, you were a godsend! X
PS, their dad has apparently rearranged the latch on their house, so hopefully it will take them much longer to figure it out this time. X
@@anti-victimGenX So glad you found his owners! (Some people would have just kept them without even looking!) They are very sneaky and very clever! We had one of our boys escape outdoors for 3 days before finding him. Again, glad the video was able to help in the mean time!
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i'm glad i looked into this more. i was thinking of a ferret but after finding out they're not cage pets that was an instant disqualification for me. i think a pair of rats would be better but i can't get over how they pee on everything.
My ferret is always outside running around in my room. 😍
sounds super great! They sure do love to run around! What's your ferret's name?
@@PawsToJourney can i put a baby turtle with a ferret?
I so agree with what you're saying. I don't yet have ferrets ( I want to one day!) but I have guinea pigs and I'd never get ferrets until the guinea pigs had "moved on". Also like ferrets people assume that you can't have a close relationship with them or that they aren't interested in you. So wrong! My guinea pigs love seeing me in the morning with their little "week weeks!" and like ferrets they have so much personality.
Awww Piggies are so great! I've never owned any, but had friends who did, and they were so affectionate and sweet!
This helps a lot, I was planning to get 2 ferrets around Christmas this year, and will definitely give them a lot of free time, the cage size will definitely help me out, but quick question, is it okay to let them sleep out of their cage
Yes, you can let them sleep outside their cage. There are lots of people who let them free-roam 24/7. I’m an over-worrier, and I always worry about something bad happening to one of them while we slept, or worry they’ll climb into bed and I’ll squash them.. or if there’s an emergency like a fire: what if I can’t find them right away.
We recently got ferrets from a local shelter. They are fun. I didn't expect to like them but they are definitely more expensive than I thought but that's ok.
Finally someone who speaks truth.
I found this really helpful I'm about to get a ferret and I've been needing some advice and stuff I do have a question tho. How would a ferret react to being in a car during a long move?
Thank you for letting me know..I'm planning on getting one so this helps alot..do you know somewhere where I can get one cheap ..??
And what food brand and you should make a video on how to train them.??
Honestly, if you're looking to "get one cheap", I hope you ended up not getting a ferret. If you're already concerned about the cost of the ferret, then a ferret is definitely not the pet for you. I've had ferrets 20 years, and I can guarantee you I could buy my house with the money I've spent on vet bills.
My 'cage' for my ferrets was 6x6x6 feet, I made it using aviary panels.
I used to take mine for walks with a harness and lead.
Great Informative video for people thinking of buying ferrets, I always feel so bad for them when I see parents buying them for their kids, or ask me if I’d recommend them for kids and I’ll straight up tell them no! I don’t know about anyone else’s ferrets but mine are crazy wild and always looking to get into whatever they can, always under your feet and chasing you, always places you don’t expect them to be smh, they are DEF NOT CAGE ANIMALS, get a hamster or something not ferrets
also I only have 2 ferrets and they have 4 story condo cage and that’s still not enough it’s really best to just ferret proof and let them run around, when they’re tired they eventually come back, also have a dog and cat who are happy with them
Thanks for the comment! You definitely are very ferret knowledgeable! I think a lot of people get the idea of them being 'easy pets' from pet stores. I've seen so many pet store employees talk new ferret owners into buying tiny cages for them to live in full time :(
A lot of ferret care has gotten so much better over the years. But for there to be a big difference, the knowledge in the pet stores needs to change.
Ferrets are not pets for children... especially young children... I have teenagers, but I am the primary caregiver for the ferrets in the house and I do my very best to educate my teenagers on all the different needs and care for ferrets... I raised ferrets for about a decade before I had kids, then took time of of ferrets to focus on family and waited till my children were old enough to have ferrets in the house again. They are great animals, but with great animals comes great responsibility! ;-)
My female ferret is surprisingly very tame for being a female ferret and very affectionate but boy does she love to scurry like she’s in a hurry! I let her roam free when I saw she was so much happier out of her cage. It’s like people. Just because you have a house doesn’t mean you should stay in it 24/7!
You should cover the adrenal disease in more detail in a video, as I'm sure your aware desexing is a big cause of this but there are implants available that prevent adrenal disease (superlorin), I believe the same implant can be used instead of desexing. Would be great to see a video about it as there is very little out there covering it.
My first ferret died last year on October 2nd. It’s now March 23d and I’m getting one within 2 days and this will help
Upon adopting a ferret, immediately bring them to the vet, I would also run total health blood tests to just see if there is any inflammation/variables unnoticeable within their behavior.
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Awww thanks so much!
Mine has the whole apartment to herself. She was quite lonely because my previous old cat wouldn't play with her, but after my cat died I got a kitten, and they love to play with each other.
Hey Mike how are your ferret and kitten now? Are they still getting along with each other?
@@cosmyxstain7474 They seem to keep each other company, but the ferret sleeps so much and she's only two. I just wish the cat wasn't so rough with her. The cat is less than six months old so she should mellow out soon.
Rule number 1 is really important !! Mine was free roaming in my entire house (except bedrooms, toilets and bathroom) 24/7 and he was the happiest, calm and well behaved ferret my vet has ever seen :]
then how do we stop them from chewing stuff and choking- and is it that hard to take care of them? i really want one so i’m tryna learn abt them, and i’m worried abt them biting. how long is their life span and they aren’t allowed to eat anything other than meat, protein kibble, etc? please answer these questions and more lol i seriously need to know. tysm!!
@@maliiandthemango Hello, ferrets are not chewing everything like rabbits, it's fine :) !
The bitting is their way to play, so as long as you educate them they won't bite this hard :)
Their life span is approx 7-8 years.
Ferrets are 10% carnivore, only meat !
@@freemannn3789 Be cautious of their obsession with rubber!
cloth gloves can be a must for teenage male ferrets. They like to play rough during that age.
None of my 4 made it to 7 years of age before cancer struck.
Raw meat is ideal but ferrets imprint when young so new foods can be a coin flip when introducing.
@@pillowkitty6 Yup I gave mine expensive food from the vet :) and meat as a treat :3
Thank you for this video...I lost my baby boy hip hop passed last week leaving our girl R&B alone. he was about 6years I wasn't sure how old he was since we were second owners we took him to the vet they never found any illnesses with him...yes bills are expensive but that don't matter when you want your fur baby to be healthy 💕😊...now our girl ferret has 2 new friends and they get along so well I let them out everyday after work when they get tired they go back to the cage or stay under the sofa 😂😂 .. They're 3months old...also I saw huuuge ferrets I did not know existed "bulldog ferrets" are beautiful but I wasn't sure how they were going to be with the smaller ones so I didn't risk it lol
So sorry about your boy :( It's never easy losing a pet. Glad your girl has some new friends to play with!
I have had 2 HUGE ferrets! All American SWEETHEARTS! They are sweet.
Awww your poor little one, lost his leg! But I am glad he is still ok! ❤ We have two ferrets for one year and we already have a great bond with them! They are in the cage only when i am at work, which is 8 hours from Monday to Thursday, but otherwise they are free roam everywhere!
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Yeah I have to take my gliders out every time the ferrets are out. I keep the gliders pouched on me cause one of our naughty boys likes to climb their cage when no one is looking. Thus why the ferrets rarely get living room time and mostly get bedroom time if they are out of their own room. They have a big cage in there we leave open so they have vertical climb area and its a consistent place to put food and one of their 2 water dispensers. We use 2 incase the rechargeable battery runs out on 1 and we don't notice for hours and to have one while charging the other.
I got a cage that's the size 5'1 and I have 2 smaller ones so I'm not sure if that's good or bad for them
I’m gonna get one this coming payday and I can’t wait. I’m watching all the videos I can to soak up all I can about them and refresh memory on things too. Sadly I’m gonna be paying Petco about $450 for one but I don’t wanna deal with breeders. They’re way too overbearing with all the questions and wanting references. It’s not a car I’m financing or a home lol it’s a pet lol I’m a very affectionate person so ferrets are perfect for me. Had one very long ago and was the funnest pet I ever had right next to dogs. Slightly better than dogs lol I can’t decide color tho lol gonna search for a black one ❤ thanks for the awesome video. To the point and no bs. Love it ❤
i regret getting my ferret.. not bc of the ferret itself but, because nobody would help me take care of her. when i was at school she was miserable..it was so sad. so i sold her, put your animals well being before yourself (aka your love for them) im happy she found a good home. i still miss her but atleast shes happy. she got in a home with multiple other ferrets and a free roam house which made me glad.
My 2 ferret share a large 2 floor cage but are only in there when I go to bed and they free roam the whole day xx
I’ve got 4 and they all live cage free in my house - they stay in the kitchen to sleep and when I’m at work ❤️
I want to get a ferret but I have a dog also would you think play areas would be enough room I could let my ferret roam around the whole house when I am watching but do you think a play pen would be good?
So I’m actually looking into getting a fair and I was just wondering is there it’s need a second or third story for their cage
The cage requirements don't necessarily need levels.. it more matters just how much space they have. You can have a large, one level cage, but it would still need to be quite large. Usually the minimum requirement for a ferret would be similar to a Single level Ferret Nation Cage, which I believe is 36 inches by 25 inches by 29 inches high, and includes 1 shelf level besides the main level.
I’m trying to ask my parents to get me a ferret as a pet and this is helpful! Im also thinking around 5 hours of free roam maybe even get a corner in my room and put one of those big circle cages if I don’t have time and they need to free roam
Hi! I have a few questions - me and my sister want to get 2 ferrets at home. We have a large enough room, and my dad has made it clear that he would not want to associate himself with them. My mum is more lenient, and knows she would. Me and my sister are primary and high school students, and spend about 6 hours away from home at school. Dad can’t work, and stays at home, while mum works 3 days of the week. If I could spend about 4-4 1/2 hours on the week days, and about 8-9 hours on the weekend, would that be suitable?
Also, I know it differs with each ferret, but in your opinion, what’s the yearly cost for ferret vet costs? We have a cat and 2 lizards (don’t spend much on cat, and buy lizards some crickets, bedding and love), so the price isn’t too bad. But could they get on well with the ferrets or not?
Another thing I want to ask is the smell. My family has made it clear that the only places that the ferret can go are in our bedroom, the bathroom, the hallway and outside. How bad can the ferret smell get if properly cared for (And how to you properly care for them?). Of the smell gets bad anyway, do you recommend something like an air purifier, or just leave a window open? As my parents main issue (especially dads) is the build up of smell.
Finally, how much is it for monthly costs in general. This would include vet bills (idk if we do microchips or desex them), feeding, bedding and toys. I know that they are carnivores and meat is more expensive than vegetables, but how much do I feed them. I see some places say 8 small meals a day, while others say some small meals, and a breakfast and dinner. Do I give kibble or meat? (Sorry I’m slowly stressing out). How expensive are toys too? And if my ferrets chew, what toys do I give that are safe? Some that involve some form of enrichment, or just toys in general? And finally bedding. Obviously I have to wash sheets and all that, so how many sets of cage liners and stuff do you suggest? Also, what stores do you think I should use (I live in Australia so I don’t know if places like Amazon.com would work).
I’m so, so sorry for the amount of questions, I just have so much more I need to know
I WOULD ADVISE YOU NOT TO GET FERRETS WITH A CAT IN THE HOUSE. Also, they can cost 2-3 THOUSAND in VET BILLS a year, OR MORE,depending on health issues. You would be best to just keep what you have and love them. Ferrets can live 10 or 11 years. You might leave home and go to college. You DEFINITELY don't need a ferret.
Would you recommend any high quality reputable breeders? We live in Southern California and would love to get one for my son.
The ferret is so cute!
My baby is pretty much always out especially on the weekends but she isn’t very playful and idk what I can do to get her to play I’ve tried many toys
Great video, the only point I don't 100% agree with is about keeping them in pairs/groups. Recent studies have found that keeping more than 1 ferret together causes chronic stress, which can lead to tons of health problems over the course of their lives. The way I like to do it is free roam them together, but give them their own cage/safe space, where the other ferret(s) aren't allowed, giving them a place to destress and get away from it all when they want.
I recently got 2 ferrets big nice cage like 5foot tall and like 2 by 4 feet in a spare bedroom we don’t use anymore I got them only like 3 days ago I’m taking care of them for my school I have 2 main questions 1 do you know of anything to block under doors because we have 2 big pit bulls that we don’t want to risk it with and right now we are using blankets but the little escape artists that are I’m worried they might move the blanket and get out while I’m not looking 2. We have 2 one old blind boy named bandit and an younger girl named Smokey so far both just kinda explore the room they have while I’m in it with them out and don’t really pay me any mind, do you know anything I could do to make them like me a little more? Or a bonding thing I could do?
I love our free roam, people trip out that he is like this.
A lot of people think ferrets are cage-animals; so they’re often confused that responsible owners let them out 😂
We tore down the cage after my Belgium stopped being weird
as someone who really wants a ferret. would it be a got fit for me? i work only 3 days a week but its 12 hours a day so im kinda nervous if thats too long or will they adapt to that period and just sleep while im at work?
Ferrets are really great at adapting. I would still and try to give them some free roam/ human interaction on the days you work (before and after if you can). When we originally got our ferrets, we worked 10-12 hours a day (not including drive time which added another 2 hours for me). This was 5 days a week. Because we were gone a lot, we upgraded to 2, double-ferret nations for our boys, to make sure they had a ton of space to play while we were gone. We still made sure to let them out to play for a short bit while we got ready for work in the morning, and then right when we got home until we went to bed. On our day's off of work, they were out most of the day if we weren't gone.
Even with the larger cages and tons of toys, they slept most of the time LOL
Also to add if you get one you might want to get 2, they are extremely social. And yes your ferret can get depressed.
I love my baby. Ferrets are the best. We are planning on probably getting him a friend just so he has more fun, I hear allot about them needing to be in couples but I feel like he gets plenty of pier type interaction with me and I don’t think I could ever love another animal like I love him. Anyhow, thank you for your video.