Nope nope nope please throw it out bhfdjn It can give your babies insulinoma and its supporting Marshalls(leading ferret mill in the US) Instead use 1 whole egg per ferret once every week for hairball prevention and extra vitamins
I love that you have your own views but still remain open minded. I’ve worked with animals over 8 years now. And there is so much gray area. And the world is ever changing.
Ahhh You are so amazing istg!!! I'm in the process of researching the things I need and the budget I need to get my first pet ferret, is there any social where I could send you the link of the cage I'm thinking of getting?! I kinda really need some guidance but in my country NO ONE has ferrets.... 😞🙌 But anyway thank you for sharing your wisdom with us mortals 🧎✨
I'm about to adopt ferrets and still ferret-proofing things before, I was waiting for the last moment to order treats & food (for obvious reasons) and I'm surprised about the paste as I saw it recommanded on others ... that makes me remind to always check composition of product before buying them (which is not always easy when ordered online...) Thank you for your content & channel !!
Hi! Thank you so much for posting this :))) your so gourgous and sweet. Not to mention how funny you are :)) Also do you have any ideas for diy ferret games or toys that are under 5 dollars???? Thank youuuu :)
I would avoid them since most canned fish at grocery stores has brine/salt added to it which you don't want to give them. Checking out what your local pet store has is a safer idea.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets the point of my comment is to not see non human animals as products for us to consume and to entertain us, but as sentient beings who have evolved along side us for millions of yrs. when you supposedly “own” something it is your “property” to do with as you please, a living being should never be seen as being “owned”. They are not products, they are fuzzy people who evolved to fit into a different environment than us. I’m not saying that you necessarily don’t understand this, but you should understand that I have been rescuing dogs, cats, and ferrets for 3 decades now. The abuse they suffer is caused by this Christian notion that they were put here by gawd to serve us and we can do what we want with them, and the notion of “property rights” and “ownership” which is another myth. I once seen a man in Mexico skinning a dog alive in his yard. When I confronted him, he said that he “owned” the dog and that dogs had no souls. I am confident that perhaps you may have something else in mind when you use the term pet and ownership, I’m just drawing your attention to the historical baggage that comes with these terms. People buy ferrets from Petco all the time to entertain their kids (like it’s some kind of fuzzy toy that they can throw in a cage whenever they are bored with it) and when they realize it is a living being with inconvenient needs, the poor fuzzies end up at the local human society which usually just puts them to sleep, so that means that I have to go rescue them by adopting them. “Ownership” and “pet” are terms and concepts which come from a capitalist consumerist culture which seeks to monetize everything including living creatures and I think this is toxic to the environment. It is responsible for the extinction of countless organisms. So, I hope that helps you understand why I really loath such terms when referring to fuzzie people. The point is, that if you own a thing you certainly aren’t it’s mother, you are it’s owner. A mom doesn’t own her children, she guides them, protects them, loves them etc, but they are not her products to be consumed. I think it wise to see our non human children as children who in some ways will never completely grow up and will never be independent of us, but not as “property” which is what the term “pet owner” implies. I realize you may think I’m being picky and pedantic here, but perhaps if you have had the experiences I have, you may view things differently. Kind regards - Jim
Ferret chew sticks good? They are made of rice flour. My ferret is a chewer I know that it doesn't give them any nutrient content, but is it better for her to eat rice flour or her to chew her beds/blankets/waterbowl/cage ramps/cage bars? The chew bars actually keep her from bitting anything else, but I don't want to give her sugar that's not sure is that's what rice flour and corn starch will end up being in her blood stream
You should look into either chicken jerky chews or esophagus chews. Nova also LOVES to chew and I recently discovered these: www.petvalu.com/ca/product/limited-natural-beef-esophagus/FCM04449CA It took her a little while to actually be interested in eating them, but now that she's got a tease for them she's OBSESSED! Most pet stores have a wide selection of one ingredient chews geared towards dogs, so it's worth going in just to look around :D
I recommend salmon skin rolls or another option on Etsy there is a store called The pampered ferret and they sell healthy chicken chew sticks that are safe for your stinky slinkies!
now that you have Lyra, you may need another ferret paw mold, and i have a suggestion on what you could use for that instead of what you used. it's easy and faster,you could use maseca corn flour mix, just add water to it and mix. once you are done molding her paw onto the dough, let it air dry, it should be done drying in 6 - 7 hours.
those are safe to feed ferrets! small mammals and rodents are part of a ferrets natural diet :) bones and fur dont hurt carnivorous animals so long as theyre raw, never give them cooked bones
@@aprilkeeler2052 that should be fine! im still learning myself so im not 100% sure how to get them to see it as food lol since they imprint on their food i know kibble fed ferrets are tough to introduce raw foods to but more googling or youtube searching should get results from people who know more about it :3
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and since this video is talking about treats n what not I figured this was a good place to ask since I’ve seen it a couple times across the internet: what are your opinions on feeding ferrets live/dead mice (much like you would a snake)?? Or even live chicks (with birth defects like disformed limbs etc)?
as someone who owns guinea pigs and knows next to nothing about ferrets (but recently started watching this channel anyway bc ferrets are adorable), even I could have told you that you shouldn't give your ferrets anything on the "don't feed" list (5:26) w h y do your research before getting pets, people
oh no is it too late now because i gave that paste to my ferrets. The association where i got them said that it would be good for them. They are 9 months old now i hope they don‘t get sick of it now 🥺
It's unfortunate because it's promoted as a supplement, so a lot of people make that mistake. I gave it to my girls when I first got them too, don't feel bad. Now that you know it's not good just avoid it from now on 😊
Hey its okay to make mistakes! You know now not to do that and your babies know you care about them and want whats best I promise as long as you learn from mistakes its alright! Wishing you the best for your fur babies!
All of the treats I mentioned in this video are dog or cat treats ^-^ There aren't any treats marketed to ferrets that I think are good. Don't let the picture on the front keep you from buying it, it's the ingredients that are important
I bought babies (2).. they are doing great! Very young, n playful! I found out they are "Marshal" ferrets.. I'm worried cus they are my 16 yr old n I hear bad things about Marshall.. any advice?
At this point, there's nothing you can really do. Just make sure you've gotten them to the vet for a physical exam including an ear mite swab, fecal, and to talk to your vet about vaccines. Almost all ferrets from ferret mills (like Marshall farms) will have ear mites, and many will have parasites that need to be treated with medication. Any animals bought from pet stores are from mills, where they're bred in very inhumane conditions by people who have no regard for their health. If you end up getting more pets in the future, I encourage you to avoid pet stores and seek out a reputable breeder, rescue, or rehomed animal.
Bandit treats are really unhealthy so personally I would ditch them 😬 it's a lot of unnecessary sugar which is super bad for their pancreas (watch my video on insulinoma if you want to know why sugars are bad for ferrets)
Ferrets have highly acidic stomachs (like most carnivores) so they can't very easily catch salmonella. The stomach acids are made to dissolve bad bacteria like that. My ferrets are on a diet of 100% raw meat and they've never been sick. Wild animals eat raw meat/eggs because it's what their bodies are designed to to, pets are no different ^-^
Do you feed your ferrets the purebite minnows?? I've been giving mine the Marshalls minnows but totally agree with you! Looking to replace them for a different brand. I already give them chicken purebites.
Yep the purbites ones are great! They're the same as the marshalls because they're both one ingredient so your ferrets should like them just as much :D
Yup! As long as they're fixed. I had one female and two males and they got along great (Just answering in case somebody else is curious- I noticed this is from a year ago)
Raw feeding Miami sells frozen raw minnows (you thaw them before feeding)! Those are really good for ferrets and they love them you can add a few of them into their meals a week for a nice treat/snack that has good vitamins! also whole whisked eggs(you can do chicken or quail) once a week it is super healthy for them and helps prevent hairballs! 1 egg per ferret per week is the general thing idk the word gbfhuds
Amazon,Raw feeding miami,Local pet stores(please don't support petco or petsmart),Some Etsy stores I like are The pampered ferret and Claws Paws and Raw
if you mean the oil like treat, it has plant oils and carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer) so it isnt a great choice. A better alternative is 100% salmon or pollock oil, but make sure not to feed too much (max of 1/8 teaspoon per day)
I'm not super sure which treats you're talking about, but when I google 'wimzy dog treats' Whimzees come up. Is that the treat you're talking about? If so, no they can't have these. Whimzees are plant based treats which means they aren't something ferrets can digest. Like I say in the video, the best ferret safe treats are one ingredient 100% meat treats. ^-^ hope that helps.
Yes but only in small amounts (1 teaspoon throughout the week -NOT all at once) and it needs to be in a dark colored dropper bottle in the fridge vs a pump outside of the fridge because it can go rancid if its not stored right
This was a great video! Thank you! I’m also from Canada so its nice to know some brands here!
Thanks I will watch u every day queen
Same
Thank you for this video!
You talk soooo much, please get to the 5 treats already. Sorry oh yeah, **subscribed **
What if I only use the ferret lax when they are in shed season to prevent hair balls I thought that was the whole point
it doesnt prevent hairballs that well, a raw egg yolk does a better job
Nope nope nope please throw it out bhfdjn It can give your babies insulinoma and its supporting Marshalls(leading ferret mill in the US) Instead use 1 whole egg per ferret once every week for hairball prevention and extra vitamins
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Lyra is an angel on earth
First
Too much messing around get to the point
I was literally doing research on this when you posted this your amazing
Same 😂
Ferret smooches my ferret bits me to hard did you have solution plz help
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I love that you have your own views but still remain open minded. I’ve worked with animals over 8 years now. And there is so much gray area. And the world is ever changing.
Animal care is CONSTANTLY evolving and changing as we learn more. You absolutely need to have an open mind if you're going to be an animal owner
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Yep! I'm bi and proud 🌈❤ I like to keep my flag in the background 😊
Yess iconic we love to see it
Ahhh You are so amazing istg!!! I'm in the process of researching the things I need and the budget I need to get my first pet ferret, is there any social where I could send you the link of the cage I'm thinking of getting?! I kinda really need some guidance but in my country NO ONE has ferrets.... 😞🙌 But anyway thank you for sharing your wisdom with us mortals 🧎✨
I'm about to adopt ferrets and still ferret-proofing things before, I was waiting for the last moment to order treats & food (for obvious reasons) and I'm surprised about the paste as I saw it recommanded on others ... that makes me remind to always check composition of product before buying them (which is not always easy when ordered online...)
Thank you for your content & channel !!
Is that a bisexual flag I see in the background
Malt paste are okay for dogs especially very small puppies who are victims of low blood sugar but NOT for ferrets.
Hi! Thank you so much for posting this :))) your so gourgous and sweet. Not to mention how funny you are :))
Also do you have any ideas for diy ferret games or toys that are under 5 dollars???? Thank youuuu :)
Holy cow. I’m so glad I’ve been going thru your videos. I’ve been feeding way too much salmon oil a week 🤦♀️ time to change.
Or if you have pet rats you could give them to your pet rats if you have any but you're still supporting the brand
best treat: fruit. (jk ofc XDDD). Saw that on tiktok and I died XD
Is Lyra a golden compass refference
Right I shall try a liver treat.. If he doesn't eat it he'll never eat any liver so it worries me he's not getting the right nutrients..
I love your videos!💕 thanks for so much great info!😁
PS Love your personality!!✨
i’m your #1 fan
but I'm YOUR #1 fan......
To much talking about other things, Get to the point,,,,
You have merch from pazuandfriends! 😊
Other than salmon oil ‘ferret crack’ my ferrets won’t touch anything!
Mine won't touch anything except peanut butter he didn't care for the salmon oil at all 😂😂
My ferret is kibble feed.Can I feed my ferret canned sardines from grocery store? Or is there only a specific kind?
I would avoid them since most canned fish at grocery stores has brine/salt added to it which you don't want to give them. Checking out what your local pet store has is a safer idea.
Lyra’s so adorable 🥺🥺🥺 The ending tho😂😂
We have bandits stuff but my pets does not eat them
I REALLY LOATHE THE TERM “PET OWNER” Referring to yourself as a “ferret mom” is inconsistent with terms like “owner” and “pet”.
If I'm being honest: I fully don't understand this comment
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets the point of my comment is to not see non human animals as products for us to consume and to entertain us, but as sentient beings who have evolved along side us for millions of yrs. when you supposedly “own” something it is your “property” to do with as you please, a living being should never be seen as being “owned”. They are not products, they are fuzzy people who evolved to fit into a different environment than us. I’m not saying that you necessarily don’t understand this, but you should understand that I have been rescuing dogs, cats, and ferrets for 3 decades now. The abuse they suffer is caused by this Christian notion that they were put here by gawd to serve us and we can do what we want with them, and the notion of “property rights” and “ownership” which is another myth. I once seen a man in Mexico skinning a dog alive in his yard. When I confronted him, he said that he “owned” the dog and that dogs had no souls. I am confident that perhaps you may have something else in mind when you use the term pet and ownership, I’m just drawing your attention to the historical baggage that comes with these terms.
People buy ferrets from Petco all the time to entertain their kids (like it’s some kind of fuzzy toy that they can throw in a cage whenever they are bored with it) and when they realize it is a living being with inconvenient needs, the poor fuzzies end up at the local human society which usually just puts them to sleep, so that means that I have to go rescue them by adopting them.
“Ownership” and “pet” are terms and concepts which come from a capitalist consumerist culture which seeks to monetize everything including living creatures and I think this is toxic to the environment. It is responsible for the extinction of countless organisms.
So, I hope that helps you understand why I really loath such terms when referring to fuzzie people.
The point is, that if you own a thing you certainly aren’t it’s mother, you are it’s owner. A mom doesn’t own her children, she guides them, protects them, loves them etc, but they are not her products to be consumed.
I think it wise to see our non human children as children who in some ways will never completely grow up and will never be independent of us, but not as “property” which is what the term “pet owner” implies.
I realize you may think I’m being picky and pedantic here, but perhaps if you have had the experiences I have, you may view things differently.
Kind regards - Jim
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Bestie same hbfjds I am CONFUSED
Thank u
I have a ferret channel if you are interested
Very important facts
You feed fresh sardines or freeze/slow dried ?
What do you do when a ferret chockes
Amazing videos
I just made some dehydrated chicken gizzards today, thanks for your video haha
yay!!! i hope your noodles liked them ❤
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets they LOVED them😂
off topic.......but so in awe of your manga 🤤
That's only 1/3 of it 👀👀👀👀
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Ahh omg the queen of raw is here
@@angelknivess awh, thank you!
Ferret chew sticks good? They are made of rice flour. My ferret is a chewer I know that it doesn't give them any nutrient content, but is it better for her to eat rice flour or her to chew her beds/blankets/waterbowl/cage ramps/cage bars? The chew bars actually keep her from bitting anything else, but I don't want to give her sugar that's not sure is that's what rice flour and corn starch will end up being in her blood stream
You should look into either chicken jerky chews or esophagus chews. Nova also LOVES to chew and I recently discovered these: www.petvalu.com/ca/product/limited-natural-beef-esophagus/FCM04449CA
It took her a little while to actually be interested in eating them, but now that she's got a tease for them she's OBSESSED!
Most pet stores have a wide selection of one ingredient chews geared towards dogs, so it's worth going in just to look around :D
I recommend salmon skin rolls or another option on Etsy there is a store called The pampered ferret and they sell healthy chicken chew sticks that are safe for your stinky slinkies!
I wish I could meat you because you are the nicest girl everreeeeeeee❤️
now that you have Lyra, you may need another ferret paw mold, and i have a suggestion on what you could use for that instead of what you used. it's easy and faster,you could use maseca corn flour mix, just add water to it and mix. once you are done molding her paw onto the dough, let it air dry, it should be done drying in 6 - 7 hours.
Is- is that a bi flag-??? *Bisexual panic*
Yes the little fruity bi flag in the background is iconic
The egg poop terrified me the first time holyyy 😭😭😭
I need this video!! Yess
You help me so much with my ferrets thank you
I know some ppl sell freeze dried mice as ferret treats would these be good for them? I feel they wouldnt bc of the bones and fur and such
those are safe to feed ferrets! small mammals and rodents are part of a ferrets natural diet :) bones and fur dont hurt carnivorous animals so long as theyre raw, never give them cooked bones
@@horrorloid so if their freeze dried is that ok? Also i have no idea how i would get my ferrets to eat them 😅
@@aprilkeeler2052 that should be fine! im still learning myself so im not 100% sure how to get them to see it as food lol since they imprint on their food i know kibble fed ferrets are tough to introduce raw foods to but more googling or youtube searching should get results from people who know more about it :3
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and since this video is talking about treats n what not I figured this was a good place to ask since I’ve seen it a couple times across the internet: what are your opinions on feeding ferrets live/dead mice (much like you would a snake)?? Or even live chicks (with birth defects like disformed limbs etc)?
Quick question, I’ve been reading up before I get my ferret and lots of websites are saying fish (although not as bad) is bad to feed them?
Yes.
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as someone who owns guinea pigs and knows next to nothing about ferrets (but recently started watching this channel anyway bc ferrets are adorable), even I could have told you that you shouldn't give your ferrets anything on the "don't feed" list (5:26)
w h y
do your research before getting pets, people
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Love your videos. However I can’t help but think you look a bit like Ellen Page 😄. These vids are just what I need and are very helpful.
oh no is it too late now because i gave that paste to my ferrets. The association where i got them said that it would be good for them. They are 9 months old now i hope they don‘t get sick of it now 🥺
It's unfortunate because it's promoted as a supplement, so a lot of people make that mistake. I gave it to my girls when I first got them too, don't feel bad. Now that you know it's not good just avoid it from now on 😊
Hey its okay to make mistakes! You know now not to do that and your babies know you care about them and want whats best I promise as long as you learn from mistakes its alright! Wishing you the best for your fur babies!
Tip /True
Two fours per ferret
Tip/true Marshalls is OK when temporary
Tip/true please have multiple ferrets
So one ingredient treats is Stewart although they are dog treats would they be ok to give to ferrets
All of the treats I mentioned in this video are dog or cat treats ^-^ There aren't any treats marketed to ferrets that I think are good. Don't let the picture on the front keep you from buying it, it's the ingredients that are important
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets thank you so much for the helpful advice
I bought babies (2).. they are doing great! Very young, n playful! I found out they are "Marshal" ferrets.. I'm worried cus they are my 16 yr old n I hear bad things about Marshall.. any advice?
At this point, there's nothing you can really do. Just make sure you've gotten them to the vet for a physical exam including an ear mite swab, fecal, and to talk to your vet about vaccines. Almost all ferrets from ferret mills (like Marshall farms) will have ear mites, and many will have parasites that need to be treated with medication. Any animals bought from pet stores are from mills, where they're bred in very inhumane conditions by people who have no regard for their health. If you end up getting more pets in the future, I encourage you to avoid pet stores and seek out a reputable breeder, rescue, or rehomed animal.
Someone needs to talk about the fact that your saving our pets lives
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Thank you so much! I was just barely getting discouraged with the freeze dried treats when I watched this!
Can you make a video on diy ferret toys under 5 dollars
I am getting a ferret in April I already have 600 dollars saved up for the ferret I am so exsided
Please get your ferret a friend so they won't become depressed! Ferrets are extremely social and need species interaction with other ferrets
You are so cute. You look like ellen page
You’re vids help so much thx
I NEED HELP I HAVE A BANDIT TREAT BAG AND ITS A PENUT BUTTER FAVOR AND I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD FEED HER IT
Bandit treats are really unhealthy so personally I would ditch them 😬 it's a lot of unnecessary sugar which is super bad for their pancreas (watch my video on insulinoma if you want to know why sugars are bad for ferrets)
Also. Can raw egg yolk give my ferret salmonella???
Ferrets have highly acidic stomachs (like most carnivores) so they can't very easily catch salmonella. The stomach acids are made to dissolve bad bacteria like that. My ferrets are on a diet of 100% raw meat and they've never been sick.
Wild animals eat raw meat/eggs because it's what their bodies are designed to to, pets are no different ^-^
Thank you i just got two baby ferrets and I want to Tran them but I need to know what treat is the best .
Single ingredient meat treats are the way to go (Chicken or turkey whatever animal protein your ferrets like!)
Do you feed your ferrets the purebite minnows?? I've been giving mine the Marshalls minnows but totally agree with you! Looking to replace them for a different brand. I already give them chicken purebites.
Yep the purbites ones are great! They're the same as the marshalls because they're both one ingredient so your ferrets should like them just as much :D
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets thank you for replying back fast! Really appreciate the help!
Vital essentials makes freeze dried minnows as well!
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My hero!!!!
Hi, can I keep 2 females and one male ferret together
Yup! As long as they're fixed. I had one female and two males and they got along great
(Just answering in case somebody else is curious- I noticed this is from a year ago)
What do you recommend for raw treats
Raw feeding Miami sells frozen raw minnows (you thaw them before feeding)! Those are really good for ferrets and they love them you can add a few of them into their meals a week for a nice treat/snack that has good vitamins! also whole whisked eggs(you can do chicken or quail) once a week it is super healthy for them and helps prevent hairballs! 1 egg per ferret per week is the general thing idk the word gbfhuds
Where can i buy these
Amazon,Raw feeding miami,Local pet stores(please don't support petco or petsmart),Some Etsy stores I like are The pampered ferret and Claws Paws and Raw
Is ferret tone okay? If not whats wrong with it?
Ferret tone is another malt paste and it has the same problems as the other malt pastes that I talk about in the video.
if you mean the oil like treat, it has plant oils and carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer) so it isnt a great choice. A better alternative is 100% salmon or pollock oil, but make sure not to feed too much (max of 1/8 teaspoon per day)
Can ferrets eat wimzy dog treats?
I'm not super sure which treats you're talking about, but when I google 'wimzy dog treats' Whimzees come up. Is that the treat you're talking about? If so, no they can't have these. Whimzees are plant based treats which means they aren't something ferrets can digest. Like I say in the video, the best ferret safe treats are one ingredient 100% meat treats. ^-^ hope that helps.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Yes, that really help. Thank you :)
Looking for your bone broth recipe .
Its in the video making a ferret safe poutine
@@angelknivess Ty. Made some and my 5 babies loved it . How many times monthly is ok to GIVE it to them ?
Is salmon oil ok
Yes but only in small amounts (1 teaspoon throughout the week -NOT all at once) and it needs to be in a dark colored dropper bottle in the fridge vs a pump outside of the fridge because it can go rancid if its not stored right
@@angelknivess ok ty
Who have you permission to post during school hours for me!! Not I have to wait until lunch to watch it. 😞😞😞😭😭😭
Quick question, Can I feed my ferret the 1 ingredient freeze dried treat even if it's for cat's?
Yes you can! All of the treats I mention in this video are marketed for cats or dogs.
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