5 MISTAKES New Ferret Owners Make

[@kp2616]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

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 :/

[@Dreamxseeker]

Facts

[@maliiandthemango]

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!!

[@williamstewart1126]

Gayass

[@Urworstnightmares]

@@williamstewart1126what is he/she is a girl 💀💀💀

[@Neopolitan183]

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!

[@PawsToJourney]

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!

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

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[@michaelellringer5600]

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.

[@maliiandthemango]

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!!

[@Neopolitan183]

@@maliiandthemango to stop them chewing stuff and choking, is not much different than any other pet! Supposedly they chew wires and other things, but my ferrets have never done that. The biggest problem we have is them digging at the carpet, they can really ruin it if you don't stop them for good. Mine all eat kibble, two different types, one is chicken one is turkey. They also get a half mixed egg each weekly to keep their coats shiny and as a treat. The best diet for them is meat, they need lots of taurine which is in heart meat and others, there's different "models" for feeding them meat like the frankenmeat thing, lots of guides online! They CAN NOT eat vegetables, pasta etc, their little bodies just can't digest it because they're obligate carnivores. Some kibbles (like mine) have rice in it, but it's in small amounts and is harmless, but you want to ask around, maybe local ferret groups or forums. Ferrets live something like 8-10 years I think, I've heard of them living longer though. They're group animals so you should always get them in pairs, and get them fixed if you can - a female going into heat is a real, life threatening situation you don't want to be in. Or can get them a "Jill jab" which takes them out of heat. You also should get them vaccinated against canine distemper - more or less incurable, easily spreadable and a very slow and nasty way for them to go! Also be prepared for stink bombs. They have a natural musky smell, which can be a lot for some people, but when they stink bomb it's like a toned down skunk. Doesn't happen often in my experience, only when frightened, relaxed or excited. Also they go into a very deep sleep called a death sleep, they're not actually dead but it can be spooky to see no matter how many times it's happened. If you get young ferrets (under a year) they are very playful and bitey, my newest two are only a year old and only just stopped biting. Bite training is a lot of.work so many owners go for ferrets that are a year old or more. They play by biting the back of each other's necks and can be rough, so they might not understand to be gentle with people at first. If they don't trust you yet they might bite out of fear too, but be patient and gentle and they'll come round. they also love to steal your things. And, lastly, make sure where you are is ferret okay, I know some places in America have banned ferrets. Some places you may need to get them a rabies jab as well as the canine distemper, I didn't have to because rabies isn't a thing where I am. Sorry for the fifty million paragraphs but I wanted to get everything written down!! Feel free to ask about anything else

[@rumibu2533]

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!

[@PawsToJourney]

I am so sorry for your loss!

[@StellaPayne24]

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.

[@AxelFreeDog-ob9fg]

So basically you did it wrong for 8yrs?

[@noemiecloutier4630]

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!

[@kellymeans4981]

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.

[@seanbroccoli2698]

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.

[@georgiana6598]

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

[@wolfshanze5980]

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).

[@PandaMom9230]

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.

[@stephyislive7595]

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..

[@wolfshanze5980]

@@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!)

[@a.walters123]

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

[@Milk-ck1wv]

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

[@susanapplegate9758]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

They are pretty amazing aren't they?

[@cocoselenaedits]

all I can say is don't let the f horse kill it

[@existentialcrisis797]

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 :)

[@blackhagalaz]

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.

[@pillowkitty6]

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.

[@peppermint_kat1646]

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 KZbinr spreading ferret knowledge! Greatly appreciated and very helpful video. :)

[@PawsToJourney]

So glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos!

[@wolfshanze5980]

"The Modern Ferret" is a great resource, especially to just learn about certain topics... a well done and well educated KZbin channel for ferrets.

[@PawsToJourney]

@@wolfshanze5980 We love The Modern Ferret! They have such great information!

[@Catcher.InTheRai]

Finally! Someone who isn’t spreading nonsense about ferrets, thank you so much for this video

[@PawsToJourney]

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. ❤️

[@levisdarkness4239]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

Very good points!

[@maliiandthemango]

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!!

[@fmeraz37]

@@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 (

[@LukeEricksonguitar]

There not rodents

[@justinlatvamaki2365]

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.

[@PawsToJourney]

Awwww so glad you rescued them! I'm sure they are so happy you found them!

[@shirleyharris8450]

HOORAY FOR YOU! HEROES!

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

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! 💕❤️

[@maliiandthemango]

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!!

[@lightningmcqueen1393]

I saw a double ferret nation at my local pet store and I WAS IN SHOCK🥰 but so happy

[@PawsToJourney]

How awesome! They are so big!

[@coyote520]

My ferret is my top priority in my life. He is my best buddy, and I absolutely adore him.

[@murr8074]

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

[@kimberlainodriscoll4781]

I've had ferrets since 1986 and currently have seven. Everything said in this video is spot on fact. Mine have their own playroom. I fixed up a bedroom just for them with things to climb on, hide in, run through and play with. Many are stashers so I buy toys that they love. Some like stuffed animals, others like Kong toys or balls. One even loved mini 4" paint rollers that she carried around as if it were her baby. I do have a double Ferret Nation cage (4 levels) in their playroom. The doors are open so they can go in and out as they wish. Their food and water is in there as well as hammock beds and small cardboard boxes with an opening so they can climb inside. When I'm cleaning, I put them in and close the doors for safety. Once done, the doors are open again. All through the day my ferrets come up to me for cuddles and kisses. Sometimes they'll fall asleep in my arms. They are let out of their playroom daily for a few hours at a time so they can explore and play in other spaces that I ferret proofed. I get on the floor and play with them. I also take them (in turns 1 or 2 at a time) with me when I run errands. They travel in a pet carrier for safety, but once I get to the store in question, I put them in a little ferret size harness and carry them with me. This helps them socialize. They behave splendidly and truly love the attention they get from other shoppers. They get pets and a lot times people want to take their photo. Because of this socialization and love they receive, they are friendly toward everyone. This also gives me the opportunity to educate people on ferrets. Many people have never seen a ferret before and only know what they've heard. I agree that they aren't for everyone. They are determined, maniacal genius toddlers who are always trying to outsmart me to get into things they ought not have. This makes it a game to see who is the better thinker. They score points, but so far I'm still in the lead.

[@Omt0414]

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!

[@michaelellringer5600]

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.

[@shirleyharris8450]

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 !

[@lingobingo9121]

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.

[@PawsToJourney]

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. ❤️

[@Toastfrench4]

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.

[@PawsToJourney]

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.

[@nicolebutler1344]

I have 2 ferrets so I gave them a cage with seven storys, they absolutely love it.

[@SuperSquirrelLove]

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!

[@StellaPayne24]

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.

[@PawsToJourney]

Nala sounds wonderful; and you did so great with her!

[@shirleyharris8450]

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.

[@seanbroccoli2698]

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.

[@lorifintel9784]

​@@seanbroccoli2698agree, if you work and are gone alot 2 are best.

[@LorelaiMarcoulides]

Yes you do

[@gonetothewild2900]

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!

[@PawsToJourney]

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!

[@gonetothewild2900]

@@PawsToJourney Sorry late reply and I am sorry!

[@shirleyharris8450]

FIRST site that I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH! I have owned ferrets for approx. 10 YEARS! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. MY FERRETS!

[@ambermartin3961]

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!

[@ratslayer6064]

Bring your dad 2 new babies as a surprise

[@ambermartin3961]

@@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!

[@twitchzaxxy13]

I bought my ferret a squeaky lama toy and she kept attacking me and teared me up

[@DowntoEarthDetecting2000]

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.

[@BISHOPRice1993]

My ferret has her own room. She free roams all day every day we play nonstop

[@DianaBell_MG]

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.

[@hutchzy9219]

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.

[@michaelellringer5600]

And then what happens, 4 years later, one of them dies?

[@georgiana6598]

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!

[@tiffanyaye9948]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

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.

[@wolfshanze5980]

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! ;-)

[@StellaPayne24]

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!

[@anti-victimGenX]

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! 😍

[@PawsToJourney]

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!

[@anti-victimGenX]

@@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

[@PawsToJourney]

@@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!

[@shirleyharris8450]

I❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️MY FERRETS!

[@xxcoolpersonxxcat]

its so cute how the ferret randomly started licking ur face

[@mariapere121]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

I’ve seen photos and videos of European ferrets, and they are so big and healthy looking!

[@Konkreet7]

🤩 they are wow

[@markhunt518]

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.

[@firetrucksrule07]

Awww ferret kisses. Such sweeties and cutie pies. I want to cuddle your ferrets

[@PawsToJourney]

They certainly are cuddly!

[@ionomoon]

good video, straight to the point for new ferrents. it’s so hard when people spread misinformation.

[@PawsToJourney]

Thanks! There is so much conflicting information out there for ferrets; that it can be so frustrating for new owners!

[@mrakisotnelar.8009]

Got a ferret a while ago and I love him. He’s potty trained !

[@Vent8282]

I'm watched this video because we're getting a ferret very soon! I am super excited!

[@cobramom3]

Please listen up future ferret owners this is golden advice

[@GreenFogg]

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!

[@braidenreagan9483]

This helps me because I was planning on to get two ferrets

[@freemannn3789]

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 :]

[@maliiandthemango]

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!!

[@freemannn3789]

@@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 !

[@pillowkitty6]

@@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.

[@freemannn3789]

@@pillowkitty6 Yup I gave mine expensive food from the vet :) and meat as a treat :3

[@Verm1s81]

I honestly wish I had learned this when I first got my ferrets this is really great advice! Thank you!

[@stephyislive7595]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

So sorry about your boy :( It's never easy losing a pet. Glad your girl has some new friends to play with!

[@shirleyharris8450]

I have had 2 HUGE ferrets! All American SWEETHEARTS! They are sweet.

[@sinneadfert]

Thank you for this! Prior owner of Holistic Ferrets here before I retired

[@Toxic_cheeseee]

This is so helpful as I’m about to possibly get one. I’m looking for the best research videos! Thank you ❤

[@johnquinn1496]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

Sounds wonderful! What's their name?

[@indomitableflea]

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 🙏

[@natalieatkinson8602]

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.

[@PawsToJourney]

Awww Piggies are so great! I've never owned any, but had friends who did, and they were so affectionate and sweet!

[@rantandvlog7072]

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.

[@stephaniefain1863]

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.

[@FocusedFighter777]

Finally someone who speaks truth.

[@alind_.432]

My ferret is always outside running around in my room. 😍

[@PawsToJourney]

sounds super great! They sure do love to run around! What's your ferret's name?

[@MerrythsaDeonarine]

@@PawsToJourney can i put a baby turtle with a ferret?

[@jillgarittagoatgirl-expose2759]

Excellent advice 👍!! And your fuzzies are giving me a cuteness overload!!😍 Such lovable sweethearts🥰🐿️!!

[@cilva7able]

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.

[@cosmyxstain7474]

Hey Mike how are your ferret and kitten now? Are they still getting along with each other?

[@cilva7able]

@@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.

[@PhantomrunnerUwU]

Omg I didn’t know Guinea pigs experienced cage rage😭my little Sandy leant how to open it and all - I am now about to get a ferret and your video lost definitely helped me

[@Alineves2012]

You got my follow! I loved you!! 😍😍😍❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@bpbroadcasttv]

Seems like your name is Ashley... Thanks for the video 🎉

[@hutchzy9219]

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.

[@addicted2inkbabe82]

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

[@Flowwgen]

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

[@lunaticasylum2691]

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!

[@tylerdarnell921]

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.

[@averageperfectionist69]

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

[@PawsToJourney]

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.

[@dakotareynolds8261]

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

[@estherwright2068]

Thank you for this video 🙏... I genuinely hate how people have pets and just have zero concept of their pets needs.. animals exist for other reasons than to be your object to keep in a cage !!

[@PawsToJourney]

We are always trying to learn more and better ourselves; and always hope that others do the same. Whether they watch our videos, or someone else’s, it’s all about learning to make our animals lives better!

[@nobody2021]

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.

[@sagebeckett3212]

Thank you im new to naving ferrets this helps alot

[@PawsToJourney]

You're welcome! Welcome to Ferrets! Thank you for watching and commenting! We do a lot of both fun and informative videos on ferrets!

[@B78B78B]

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 ❤️

[@lilgizmo27]

Thanks 🙏 for that I’m getting my first ferret soon and that information has definitely helped me 😊

[@PawsToJourney]

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!

[@DJBEANZzROADTO1K]

Do they stink bad?

[@Adoptimuscribble]

as a ferret, i love ferrets

[@juno_xx]

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.

[@isiahplayzgames2161]

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

[@thekidjake44]

i love watching these videos because i really want a ferret but my mom says they smell but your videos make me happy

[@lauriewashburn867]

Thank u for the advice

[@PawsToJourney]

Always happy to help!

[@tara6959]

I have a single ferret. I feel guilty about not having a friend for her but she hates other ferrets. She hates cats too. She will only bond with humans. I've tried multiple times trying to socialize her with other ferrets and I give up. So in order to keep her happy, I keep her free roam 24/7, she sleeps with me in my bed, she goes to the grocery store with Me, I take her on walks every day. I even take her camping with Me. Even backpacking. You can have a happy single ferret. You just have to spend alot more time with them

[@PawsToJourney]

Don't feel guilty! There are definitely some ferrets out there that just don't like their own kind! Just like there are humans who prefer hanging out with their pets versus other humans LOL. Each ferret will definitely have their own personality, and that's okay! It sounds like you are giving her an amazing life!

[@tara6959]

@@PawsToJourney thank you for your kind words. I just feel bad when I go to work 😔

[@elcuhangeltv]

I've never taken my ferrets to the vet and they're 3-4 years old, they seem happy and healthy

[@isiahplayzgames2161]

You should. My ferret died at 7 and he seemed pretty good at first

[@shirleyharris8450]

You may have been blessed . Mine costed me approx 2000.00 a year in vet bills!

[@penmarie7123]

Ferrets should go to the vet at least once a year for a wellness check, and between 2 and 3 years old we get blood work so the vet has a baseline to work with, and at least yearly blood work after that.

[@shirleyharris8450]

My ferrets even get ultrasounded so the vet can see the condition of their organs and body. It's expensive ($300.00-$350.00) but worth it I think. If there is anything wrong with your ferret it can be seen. Also, you can call around to vet offices and ask who does ultrasounds for ferrets to diagnose or see if all is well in their body.

[@penmarie7123]

@@shirleyharris8450 We've had ultrasounds done many times,, but always to get a better look at setting going on. We've also had echocardiograms when any of ours have had heart problems-- to determine exactly how the heart is working so our vet can prescribe the best medicines for the particular problem. And we've had more than a few diagnosed with lymphomas over the last 20 years, for which we do chemotherapy. Ferrets don't react to chemo like humans - they do very good with it. Ferrets can definitely be very expensive, but I wouldn't trade ours for anything. They're my heart. ❤️

[@therealslimshady4555]

Got to number 2 and your voice is like prune juice it goes right through you

[@PawsToJourney]

Ugh; I was trying so hard for grape fruit juice, and only got prune.. darn. Thanks for the tip!

[@Imhappyurhappywearehappy]

I have a problem, when I take my ferret out she cage rages in the cages and she won't stop

[@Shadow_Wraith]

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.

[@FoxClub7578]

I have had one ferret for 3 years. I know what you want to say. “One ferret!? Isn’t it lonely? Your a terrible owner!” Well, her name is Havakai and her cage is is taller than me at 4 tiers. We let her out 24/7 unless she gets in trouble or we are cleaning the house. Now for the lonely part. Yes, I only have one ferret. But I also have one cat and those two are best friends. They spend ever second together and even play fight (!play fight as in they are both having fun!) I love my animals and would never want them or any other pet to get mistreated. We didn’t even look up ideal cage sizes when we got a ferret, we just a giant one and thought,”It’s gotta be big enough.. right?” Well we weren’t sure so we just let her out most the time lol. This may have been a long rant, but one last thing before I stop. We came up with the name Havakai because Hava is the beginning on havoc ( her name was havokai when we thought she was a boy and didn’t want to change her name so yeah) and Kai means ocean. So she is out ocean of havoc ☺️

[@squarebear1011]

Who else is just watching this video without owning a ferret?

[@ashg9023]

I only keep my ferrets in their cage whilst I am asleep. Got the largest cage I possibly could. In the UK its difficult to get hold of Ferret Nation Cages, so got the closest thing. They have free roam in the office (which I often end up sleeping in due to the nature of my work, so the cage is in there). They perhaps spend 7 hours in the cage, and I circulate one of them out at a time if I am sleeping in there, as they like to cuddle by my feet.

[@NicholeMichelle]

Thank you for this video!! It hurts my heart to see ferrets treated like guinea pigs.

[@randomgamerkid1261]

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

[@brianwilliamschadowens1920]

Also to add if you get one you might want to get 2, they are extremely social. And yes your ferret can get depressed.

[@TracySenna]

My girl is coming up on 3 years old and she has taken on my husband and I anxiety. I feel so bad. If we raise our voice even a little, not even only if we are arguing but if we talk about our day and something that upset us she comes out and stands right at us and looks so scared. She also is very jealous of her younger sister who's only about 5 months old. I must always great chewy first and if I don't she will look right at me and pee on the floor. Lol. They are puppy pad trained. If a ferret loves you it is the most sincere love ever. Also as I have health issues she knows before I do if I'm having a blockage, fever crohns flare, she will lay next to me (she NEVER does this unless I'm sick) in essence she is my service ferret.

[@batkorpse]

i was originally going to purchase rats, but my sister hates them. she loves ferrets though! so this info is great when we get my ferret

[@PawsToJourney]

Rats are awesome too! Super smart and trainable. They do get a bad rap though 😂

[@Mousekins]

>"They can eat non meat items!" >"They are obligate carnivores" These two points contradict each other, and should be clarified on more c: Feeding peanut butter to them isn't the best idea as it isn't a meat product.

[@PawsToJourney]

I'll have to re-watch what I said, as they definitely shouldn't eat non-meat items. I appreciate you catching this, as sometimes I do stumble upon words when recording lol.

[@Mousekins]

@@PawsToJourney c: That's valid, I know that feeling all too well! Good luck on your future videos and I'm glad I could catch that for you haha

[@peeweejr4488]

@@Mousekins I’m a little late here but I’m pretty sure the ‘you can feed them non meat items’ was the common mistake. Then the ‘they are obligate carnivores’ was the correction to the common mistake. I hope you don’t take this as hate, I just happened to see your comment right after I watched that part!!

[@Mousekins]

@@peeweejr4488 The phrasing of it was so strange to me that it didn't seem that way, but thank you for the perspective friend c:

[@StephenieBaileyDEAFMETAL]

Wait, so they can eat peanut butter or no?! Is in an exception or did you make a mistake?

[@slayerdude18]

the spending time with them needs to be a common sense to people because to me if you get a pet you need to spend time with them otherwise dont get a pet right? also thanks for the video i have been thinking about getting a ferret for 3 years now [im saving up for the bills just in case]

[@E._v._A.]

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.

[@brandvarm4338]

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?

[@PawsToJourney]

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

[@danieldeuel7053]

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.

[@gre3ntea188]

ok i dont know if u will see this but im still pretty young and really wanna take good care mentally and phiscally of the farret i may or may not get, ok 1st is it ok to keep them in a cage over night, 2nd is it safe to let them free roam un-supervised ( i have school which is up to 6 or 7 hrs and dont know if i should let my farret free roam all day as long as i make sure everything is safe) 3rdHow do i farret proof in a rented house should i put towels along my wall so they dont scratch it up? 4th i have a shepsky( german shepard husky mix) and 2 cats should i keep them out of my room?5th is there such thing as to much holding time? 6th do they tear up stuffed anmals? 7th is it ok to have like a full carpet floor? 8th shoud i keep them away from fluffy stuff so they dont try to eat it? 9th anything you reccomend, Sorry for all the questions im 11 and really want my farret to be safe when i get one ill take all the safety messures and ill ask for an allowance so i can take my pet to the vet or ill help my neighbors, thank you and sorry for so many questions also if you have any reccomended websites to resaerch on then please reccomend. You seem like an awsome person new sub

[@PawsToJourney]

Hello! First, I would like to say that it's very impressive that you're doing your research beforehand! Great job! It's definitely okay to keep them in a cage overnight! Some people even keep them in a cage during the day too. It's recommended they get at least 6 hours of free roam time a day, but being in a cage otherwise is fine. You can let them free-roam all day while you're gone; but you would have to make extra certain that everything is super safe. For us, if we leave, we put them in their cage. As for a protecting walls, you could put cardboard along the borders. Honestly, our boys have never messed with a wall. The biggest thing to worry about is the floors. Some ferrets loving shredding carpet. Also, it's not always possible to 100% litter box train a ferret, so you could end up with accidents. For free-roaming, if you have a room without carpet, it may be better. As for interacting with other pets: I always recommend against it. There is always a risk. Being part Husky, it would worry me a little. Huskies are my dream breed, but I haven't gotten one because their prey drive tends to be very strong. They can tear up stuffed animals, it honestly depends on the ferret. I know some ferret owners who don't leave stuffed animals or toys alone with their ferrets because of this. If they were to tear it up and eat any parts of it, it can cause a blockage which can be life-threatening. As for anything else I'd recommend: I'm not sure how much parents/guardians are willing to help you, but their veterinary bills can be quite expensive. They should get yearly checkups (and possibly vaccines), which can easily cause a couple hundred dollars. They are very prone to cancer and tumors, which can be quite expensive to treat. Our one ferret, Kreacher, literarily cost us a few thousand dollars due to his health issues. While it is possible to get a 'healthy' ferret, most ferrets end up with Adrenal Disease and/or Insulinoma later in their lives. If your guardians aren't willing to help with veterinary care, my biggest suggestion would be to wait until your old enough to have enough money for the veterinary care. I know it can stink waiting, but you'll feel pretty sad if your ferret needs veterinary care, and you don't have the money to go. I didn't start owning ferrets until I was an adult, which I'm totally happy for, because I definitely would have never had enough money to care for them LOL. Best of Luck!

[@gre3ntea188]

@@PawsToJourney :O tysm for responding i will do my best to take care of my ferret another thing is after I keep 1 alive long enough I can get another so my 1st one has a play mate, thank you for ur help have a nice day!:)

[@mika_playz2044]

I work as a childrens psychologist . I recently got a ferret , and I have ferret proofed the house , but since I work as a psychologist , I have to leave my ferret alone in a cage . I bought a cage for a large sized dog , added different levels and everything a ferret needs . My boss recently allowed me to move the cage into my office , so that my ferret could feel better , and also because animals seem to calm down children with anxiety . I agreed , since my ferret was pretty friendly . I let out my ferret to snoop around the room on my breaks . Does anyone have any recommendations on how to make my room safe for my ferret without ferret-proofing it ? Or do I have to buy a harness for my ferret ?

[@PawsToJourney]

Could you use exercise pens , and just give a small corner of space to them? I'm going to link something we use for camping, it's 52 inches wide. I have read that some people's ferrets rip holes in theirs, but ours have never in the 4 years we've had it. amzn.to/3IjgRHW

[@PawsToJourney]

Another option is using these clear panels to designate just a portion of the room as 'ferret space'. We used clear masking tape to tape ours together, because they can pop apart real easy. amzn.to/3vdMO0K

[@PawsToJourney]

The plastic pens I linked below worked real well in our bedroom. We were able to give them a large portion of space, and they weren't able to climb it. :)

[@mika_playz2044]

@@PawsToJourney Thank you ! this helps !

[@nnico_nicori]

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

[@goodtimefishing1005]

Love the video.

[@ReaperessRogue]

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 ❤