Ferret SMELL : How to FIX It!

[@TheModernFerret]

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[@luisvillarreal7103]

Where do you get those wall tubes ? Wow 🤩

[@projectpup6777]

Ya i want a free ferret

[@stephjohnston4995]

@@luisvillarreal7103 I want to know this too

[@ceruleancow3941]

I don't even have a ferret nor do I plan on ever getting one. Will I still rewatch this video? Heck yes, look at those cute little noodles.

[@TheModernFerret]

That makes me so happy!!!

[@dwew4u1]

l love ferrets

[@aftonhobby9491]

@@TheModernFerret I'm planning on getting a ferret really soon

[@bus2797]

Omg now when I get mine I want to name one noodles 😂

[@jasonbrown1621]

@@aftonhobby9491 same bro

[@brynnwelch4646]

I had my ferrets in a shared dorm room for a while... Washed bedding/cleaned their cage weekly, scooped the little box every day, used goodbye odor in the water, and tried to bathe them as little as I could. Sounds crazy but most people had no idea I had them! Only comment I had was that our room "smelled like mac and cheese" but I'm not sure if that was related to lunch 😂. If you take care of them right they smell less than dogs or cats!

[@TheModernFerret]

I totally agree! We've had the same feedback from people who visit our home. They see the ferrets and go "I had no idea! I thought ferrets smelled!"

[@SkyWhalee]

The ferret is so cute 🥺

[@TheModernFerret]

Thank you!!

[@leilielkaiko477]

My boss used to have ferrets and they lived in her stable. She told me once she thinks ferrets smell like honey. I doubted her and the first thing I did when I came home from work was to take one of our ferrets and smell him, and, indeed, they seem to smell like honey. Or that's at least as close I can get to describing it. :D

[@TheModernFerret]

Honey! I've heard of grape soda and corn chips but I will have to do a honey comparison now!!! 😆

[@lisamickens345]

😀oh how I wish my princess smelled like honey !!!! Don't get me wrong it not a overwhelming smell but definitely can't compare to honey but if you know the trick for that one please let me know lol

[@bethnagy5138]

I swear my ferret smells like smoked sausages 🥰 😂😂😂

[@97harper]

All I can smell is honey that seems to be the most comparable.

[@trisey3000]

@@bethnagy5138 omg 😆 I love it!!

[@sweetlynn0213]

I have a lot of those potty pads. I tried them with my 2 ferrets. They shreaded it to pieces 😒. Now we use pine pellets (kiln dried the horse stall stuff) in a litter box. I recommend it, keeps oder down, absorbs fast and cheap $5-6 for 40lbs.

[@TheModernFerret]

I hear awesome things about pine pellets all the time! I'm glad it works for you, and I've found it has strong odor control and a nice smell ♥

[@jeredalmeida1880]

Pine bedding is bad for all pets. Urine reacts with pine and creates noxious fumes. Essentially it's ammonia which negatively affects the respiratory system. Yesterday's News is made from recycled newspaper. Usually the safest option.

[@5AMSunset]

When she was waving her finger at the ferret wave his head was so funny

[@TheModernFerret]

Albert, our white ferret, is such a good actor! lol

[@jazzybellejimenez123]

I have NEVER wanted a ferret. But these videos along with video of soap making are just so relaxing and the stinkin cute ferrets are such a bonus 🥰🥰🥰

[@andreashuster1409]

Great info. Even with being pregnant and having a super nose when I was around your ferrets I did not notice a strong smell it was normal like my moms dog so great Job guys!!

[@TheModernFerret]

Thanks Andrea! I'm glad to hear our methods are working!

[@FerretTails]

Great info! She is 100% right about all these tips. I have 4 ferrets and doing all of this is a must!

[@TheModernFerret]

Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@estrellagomez9253]

Me and my boyfriend currently own two ferrets and while we know a decent amount about them there’s always room to learn more, your page has been SO SO helpful!!

[@TheModernFerret]

That is awesome!

[@koteto999]

omg how is this little dude so chill :D sooo adorable!

[@TheModernFerret]

Yes, Moose is a very chill ferret :)

[@antoniadnl912]

I appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos! Just found your channel, but thought someone should let you know! xx

[@TheModernFerret]

Oh thank you! Comments like this make my day :) Thanks for taking the time to say that.

[@LivTheGreat4569]

@@TheModernFerret Hi! I'm thinking of getting a ferret, I couldn't see the ferret cleaning supplies for the cage very well. Can you please tell me what type you use? And is it better for there only to be 1 ferret or have 2 ferrets so the 1 won't be lonely?

[@Gothic_baby_mamma]

I’m getting a ferret and tbh this is rather similar to how ur supposed to look after a cat so I’m less nervous about and these videos are helping so thank u

[@bretburt7317]

Weasily the best thing I've seen all day!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scemolivvy]

XD

[@bussiboibrian6058]

I really want another ferret. Im debating, i used to take my ferret to class in college because she slept in my sweater all day. My classmates loved her as did I

[@TheModernFerret]

They can certainly make great pets if you have enough time and resources

[@blueclover4399]

Lol I would but you should probably not do that 😂

[@serenablack9440]

This just gave me more hope to keep my baby luna 💙

[@wearefunney]

where did you get the tunnels on the wall behind you!!!

[@krank9932]

Theyre at pet stores

[@alisharawls9955]

I want to know too ! I want one!!😭

[@Alilstitious-l5j]

I love how the ferret is just chilling the entire time 😂😂 thank you for this video. Hoping to get my first fur noodle soon and trying to do as much research as I can before owning one

[@LK-qk8fm]

Your ferret completely passed out in your arm as you talk is the cutest thing I've seen in awhile. With the hat on lmaooooo

[@TheModernFerret]

Moose is just the sweetest little ferret :)

[@FerretPersonDuh]

Wearily the best thing I watched all day. I have ferrets and I agree with everything that was said. Thank you for the proper education for others with ferrets. Only thing is mine are on a strict raw diet with NO supplements. Just the proper 80/10/5/5 model and they are the healthiest ferrets I have had. (I have had 14 ferrets in the past 10 years.) 🖤

[@darianamolina1577]

I adopted my ferret and she was fed the Marshall's diet , her skin and coat was ROUGH, not shiny and smelled like a pond, it got better when I gave her a zupreem diet but It didnt help. I just currently was able to buy the wysong epigen 90 ferret food , I'm still switching her but her odor has got so much better!!! I also started giving her more quality treats that are wheat and corn free. Your channel really taught me alot

[@spapailias]

My ferret is really kind

[@bellaramos6596]

mine smells like corn chips and i love it 🥺 ima new subscriber💕 loving your content !

[@TheModernFerret]

Welcome to our channel! We are so happy to have you as a new subscriber :)

[@_ohley]

What a lovely video! 🤗 I have owned and loved many Ferrets and can’t imagine my life without them. When you touched on Marshall Ferrets, you mentioned the tattoos they receive. I have owned many Marshalls, but have only had one with an additional foot tattoo. After doing some research and contacting Marshall directly, I wasn’t able to get any clear cut answers about why some receive the additional tattoo. This may be bias, or pure speculation, but the Ferret I have with the additional tattoo is by far one of the most unique and intelligent I’ve ever owned. I’m wondering if you see any difference in the one you have? Sometimes my husband and I joke that he’s a supreme being haha Thank you for the lovely videos you make and shedding more positive light onto the Ferret community! Be well! ::sniff:: 😂💗 P.S. I have had the print you made of Moose in the chef hat hanging in my kitchen for years. It’s prompted many lovely conversations with family and friends ❤️

[@aurrasing1274]

I got a rescue with a foot tattoo and never thought anything about it. I haven't checked my dark ferrets thoroughly but I don't think they have it. My foot guy is white and has a grey tail and a few grey spots. He is deaf and likes to lay on his back in the middle of the floor or at the gate. He also hates getting his feet wet so he stands in the kibble bowl to drink water because one of my other guys likes to splash water all over the food tray.

[@TheModernFerret]

Moose is our little angel and has a foot tattoo, and Albert is our chonky speed-demon, and he has a foot tattoo 😆 Correlation-wise, they seem to be more cuddly than Newt (our super-genius), but I may just be wishful-thinking. I also reached out to Marshall and they said it's random - curious! Btw, the fact that you are one of the few people who own one of our original Moose prints and you just commented literally just made me SO HAPPY! 😍😍😍

[@jessical1310]

I really appreciate that your videos are well done and researched. Many ferret owners only believe what blogs tell them about care and nutrition. All of your advice was safe and appropriate

[@roxette96]

I love smelling my ferret, especially his ears for some reason

[@mrs.alexander3528]

One of my ferrets loves to smell my ear. The other ferrets not so much.

[@TheModernFerret]

Smell is Memory!

[@juliesupdate]

thank you so much for these tips! they really helped! I love your youtube videos and tiktoks.

[@TheModernFerret]

I'm so glad to hear they helped you out - that's my mission!

[@mystique20109]

Thank you so much. Now I can show my mum this to convince her, cause we also have carpet like everywhere

[@douglasgriffiths3534]

Carpet is so unhealthy. It can never be fully cleaned, and stuff get under the pad and can't be gotten rid of. We had some carpet in our house, but we have either wood or tile now. So much easier to keep clean. And no carpet mites. (Jan Griffiths).

[@razzamatazzy]

I have a feeling the food is the biggest factor. I am a dog groomer and I have personally seen the AMAZING change proper diet can have on dogs in so many ways! The food you recommended will arrive tomorrow and I can't wait!

[@lauradavis3287]

If I hold my ferret the same way she'll just sleep along my forearm too.. it's so cute 😅😅

[@TheModernFerret]

That makes me so happy :) What do you think made her so calm? We are working on a video for tips on how to make ferrets more cuddly/trusting.

[@lauradavis3287]

I've always kind of forced her to lay on me when she was quite young, when I first got her she wouldn't even lay on her back but now she'll just chill on her back while I pet her belly 😊 I have 2 kits at the moment that are slowly getting more affectionate everyday by me picking them up and laying them on their backs and petting there belly's heads, behind their ears ect.. I think handling them often is key 😊😊 so sorry didn't see this message until now 😱😱

[@oikawaffle8240]

i'm binge watching all your videos + emzotic and pazuandfriends because i convinced my mom to look into adopting a ferret. i want to start out with one and then get another one about a year after, since i'm a first time owner and i live in an apartment. i've done a lot of research, i compiled a 5 page information sheet with the best brands of raw meat for ferrets, the best enclosures and bedding and the most reputable ferret shelters near me. i put a lot of time and effort into researching all the basics, finding vets that treat exotic animals and comparing prices, and clearing out and ferret proofing certain rooms in my house. it took a bit of dedication to convince my mom, but i showed her i wanted a ferret enough to take the time and effort into researching how i can be the best owner for them. i have a really important question though. my room isn't really that big, though i can comfortably fit a ferret enclosure beside my bed. it is carpeted though and i'm wondering if i should shuffle around my room to have more open space for my ferret and their mess so that vacuuming and cleanup is easier, or should i put the ferret cage in a different room altogether? i really enjoy your videos and they make me really happy, continue doing what you do! 💗

[@TheModernFerret]

Wow! Sounds like you will make a great ferret parent! It depends on what kind of cage you will be getting, and how much free-roam time your ferret will get. I really liked having the cage in my room when I first got Moose so I could really pay attention to his behavior. But I know that the ferret nation cage be VERY large and hard to accomodate, which is why some people opt for the Feisty Ferret. Start with your room and shuffle it around to make life easier - then once you have a handle on things you can put him in a more open room!

[@NickKerr-e7v]

i have 2 ferrets, both males smelled terrible when we got them but after feeding them better, getting them desexed and cleaning their cage everyday they have almost no smell.

[@m3t4l.h34d]

moose with his little hat is so cute. *moose moves his hat off* oh you don’t wanna wear your hat, that’s okay i understand, so cute

[@AngelDust808]

Thank you so much for posting these videos-I am saving up for a ferret and I’m SO glad I found your channel, otherwise I may have made some mistakes in getting a cute little ferret

[@rebekahredinger775]

Thanks!

[@iheart2plan]

Hi!! do you happen to mix the two foods together? Love all your videos!

[@Xx_itzToca_AvaxX]

I love your videos

[@megansieger7542]

What's the best food to give them

[@Dimitar_ke]

I really want a ferret and I am doing a bunch of research and by far your videos have helped me the most! Also Moose is extremely cute!

[@jackiedulanto1403]

Hello can you show me or tell me what food u give them 😊

[@rakka8257]

Where can I get your wall tunnel?? It’s in the background and I’m so amazed!!! I don’t remember my ferret growing up ever smelling bad. But I’ve met other ferrets that have very STRONG odor.

[@moomoomae884]

Hi! Can you please do a video about what smells ferrets can and cannot be around.Thank you

[@Goldengirl48]

I used to have ferrets and I love the way they smell. Mine were slightly musky but had an under sweet scent, maybe like a fresh washed linen sheet. They are very loving and females gave me little ferret kisses. I very seldom had to correct their behavior, mostly because of ferret proofing my house where they were always playing. My first ferret was a male and if any of them were to get into anything, it would have been Sammy. He hated the word: 'No'

[@Goldengirl48]

Sammy knew when he was in trouble, he would War Dance across the floor and Dooked and chatter at me. As if to say "Catch me if you can and BTW I will be making the next mess for you to clean up.".

[@angelsegura3593]

I really want a ferret and i plan to get one for my birthday because no one really celebrates my birthday so it would be like a me day and alike a gift for my self

[@berdudget]

I only knew that your ferret was moose once I watched this.

[@TheModernFerret]

Oh man I should totally do a video introducing Moose huh?

[@berdudget]

@@TheModernFerret yep=w= Also, I can't really tell what the white ferry's name is. Or do you have two or something? So far my guesses are Edward, Ember and Amber ;-; thanks for all the help though! Scooter I can help a bit better with everything that I've learned, especially the bath, he'd jump out and scratch me and my brother. Ow

[@berdudget]

I talk alot ;-; sorry-

[@fellow_person94]

I subscribed

[@TheModernFerret]

Thank you for watching, Riley!!

[@bethholguin1422]

I know I’m not gonna get a ferret but I still watch

[@TheModernFerret]

That makes me happy :)

[@bethholguin1422]

Thanks I like to learn about animals even though I’m not getting the animals as pets

[@bethholguin1422]

😊👌

[@JesusLovesYouAlways777]

can u do a all in one care guide

[@binki-boo1032]

I really do like your videos. They are a good source of information about ferret percentshit.

[@tisebryan3051]

Please link the better food kimble you use & the wall tubes.

[@Kirasweetie]

Thank you so much I really want a ferret for my birthday and this will probably help in the future new subscriber!

[@sarailopez6112]

Thank you for this video my parents are think of giving my ferret away cause of the smell but I’m gonna follow your advice and hopefully convince them

[@gabriellepetersen1341]

I keep my ferrets in my old room which is 2 feet away from mine and keep a baby gate infront of the door and keep the window open, I also make sure theres no way they can get out the window nor get out of the baby gate.

[@caseylindsay2398]

Great video, very helpful Just got Freddie, hes still intact and being uk has his glands , I've a few things to alter after seeing your vid

[@Karrdeh]

Great share! Reading the internet it seems like the smell of ferrets is the worst in the world. With these tips I feel a bit more comfortable considering ferrets as pets 🥰. I mean I've kept rats pretty much odorless applying the same tips as in this video.

[@nataliemaltry3854]

I recently learned I’m allergic to cats, I’m looking into ferrets as basically a pet alternative. The smell is what worries me most.

[@joeystevenson78]

Oh and how do you get a cat in a bath tub if you had one. I am 9 and i want to know please!?

[@misgurl3635]

Wow thank you!I just got my ferret yesterday shes a baby and her name is sushi😂thank you!!!

[@lycanthrope4242]

i hope you and her have a fun time together !!

[@fixfireleo]

Is it bad to put a couple inches of warm water in the tub and let them swim for a few minutes? No soap.

[@sydneydahlberg3702]

Do you have a video on how you did you wall of tunes? Its awesome and would love to do something similar!

[@philcrew8824]

thanks to you i now know what the heck the skunk like smell was smelly like old diesel fuel

[@Usbdkciwbkf]

Could you make a vid on different types of ferret colors and the names of the ferret color

[@TheModernFerret]

That's a great idea!

[@Usbdkciwbkf]

@@TheModernFerret thank you! I love your videos

[@heatherleach1512]

hi I recently got two babies. They are great and I find your videos very informative. What food is it that you use and recommend?

[@shamanwarrior369]

Are incense sticks ok?

[@alanarondeau6079]

can you link the play tubes in the background for your ferrets? I have been looking for some but I have seen any good ones.

[@EllaAlex]

What tunnels do you use for your walls?

[@asherbroadbent9959]

Had my Ferrets 2 months now, I watched this video a few times before getting them. I was scared. Turns out, ferrets don't smell. It's just their cage. Easily fixed by scooping twice a day. Use a non toxic wipe on the bars around where your ferrets toilet when you do the scooping. doing this, my cage takes about 5 days to get smelly. I just wait an extra 2 days and then wash bedding and then do a febreeze vinegar wipe down. Febreeze is good at removing odour of both the ferret waste and the vinegar. Just spray a few times into the vinegar + water spray bottle. The ferrets themselves don't smell. Unless they poof, but that's like someone has farted. It goes quickly if you open a window and it's entirely bareable.

[@cassandraspidel195]

What about the Marshall food?

[@meshabrown648]

I'm thinking of getting a ferret soon, can you recomended some good fabric detergents and some fabrics I Shouldnt use for ferrets 😄

[@xiomymarin31]

What is kibbel?

[@brandibeach9934]

When asked what they smell like my first reaction was Fritos lol. Also it's weird how their tails smell like grapes.

[@hughgordon6435]

Hi, have 8 rescue ferrets, never once had to bathe my ferrets because I have a similar bedding routine, but use a non bio freshener, find the ferrets fur takes in the flavour of freshner, also because its bedding ,the body heat of the ferrets sleeping releases the fragrance into the atmosphere, almost like an air freshner

[@nickselleck522]

Gross

[@hughgordon6435]

@@nickselleck522 not for me, just imagine pine flavoured , sea breeze flavour, and orchid flavoured ferrets?

[@nickselleck522]

True

[@trinitycarter7788]

I always say they smell like Fritos and people think that’s awful 😂

[@joeystevenson78]

How did you get the ferret?

[@izanderschoeman7156]

You make me to try to get a ferret you make it look easy I think it not easy

[@TheModernFerret]

lol it's not easy! But it IS possible 😄

[@eden.da.goattttt]

I started watching your channel 8 months ago because sometime this month I’m getting a ferret (or 2) And i don’t mind the smell but i still watch this so my family doesn’t smell them since i live with my mother and sister (she likes saying she’s a boy though)

[@familyfrenzy4960]

We just got a ferret so we have been watching your videos. Now my 6 year old son will randomly ask “mom, can I watch Hailey from the modern ferret?” 😂😂🤦‍♀️ it’s educational, so that’s great!

[@strawberry_edits6885]

Would every morning and night or afternoon be go to clean out their cage and like once a week or twice a week clean there hammocks and all the fabrics????

[@hayliemay00]

Tips and tricks on how to get your ferrets energy out? I live in Nevada so it's WAY to hot to put my ferret out in his play pen during the day!

[@TheModernFerret]

That's a great idea for a video! Thanks for sharing :)

[@alaiya5648]

I’m thinking about getting one and I wanna know is it safe to use Clorox wipes to wipe there boards??

[@cameronmarcum3333]

Would it be safe to very lightly coat your hands in coconut oil and then pet them to reduce smell?

[@peanutbutter3045]

My ferret use to smell like honey also a bath is do for her in a moth

[@abriannamarmol3306]

moose the ferret is asleep on the arm is to cute

[@glenn9906]

Hi, I love your videos! I want to ask I have a 4 month old ferret and she uses a corner litter box but sometimes she makes a mess and I change it fairly regularly. Do you think I should switch it to a diaper pad all over the cage at the bottom? Because if I put just half of it At the bottom of the cage she will try to go under it and misplaces it moving it around. Thanks

[@TheModernFerret]

Hi Glen! We really enjoy using the potty pad but had to literally duct-tape them down the first few weeks in order to get the ferrets used to them as their new litter. We have more tips in our potty training video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJvYp4x_ht1sqKc

[@peanutbutter3045]

At first we used potty pads now we use litter but I think potty pads were perfect

[@mikatricktricken]

How did you make wall tunnels

[@emmamadison8538]

Can you tell me what pads you are using. I also use pads but have to add paper towels to add lenth to them. Thanks

[@jayhop960]

how do you clean a room if you have to use pledge and other chemicals? if they have sensitive respiratory systems?

[@veronicam4662]

Is there a reason you don’t talk more about a raw diet for ferrets? Easiest way to prevent smell is to feed a raw diet. There are plenty of raw diet resources.

[@TheModernFerret]

Hey Veronica! This is a great question, in fact, we are just beginning our raw transition journey ourselves by taking @pazuandfriends diet course! We are documenting the before & after effects on our ferrets, which will be its own future video. This video was designed for new ferret owners and novices to begin practicing positive ownership habits that can help reduce the environmental odor of their ferret, but I'm excited to talk about the benefits of going raw as well in the future ♥

[@lisamickens345]

@@TheModernFerret I am also doing her mentoring program it's an excellent program he is very very educated in the raw diet I definitely strongly recommend anybody looking to transfer over to a Raw diet that they check out her KZbin channel

[@sophialeblanc7930]

Hollistic ferret forum can help you transition for free as well! I have also helped over 20 ferrets transition as well using the Hollistic ferret forum outline after switching my guy, and I still help more students daily 😊

[@veronicam4662]

@@sophialeblanc7930 I’ve switched my ferrets to raw. HFF is outdated with an unbalanced soup recipe.

[@Freiya2011]

...perhaps because ferrets tend to hide their surplus food.... Which is no prblem with dry skibble, but which can become a problem with mest, especially if you keep your ferrets as pets indoors.

[@PhilHuf]

Can i use baby powder on him? It might help with the smell as well.

[@anexth2229]

Please tell me where you got the tubes in your background

[@bl8388]

I reduce ferret odor by only being around them when they are in videos. Success!

[@TheModernFerret]

😅

[@Twoblunts4]

Hi

[@TheModernFerret]

Howdy Cookie :)

[@emersonlancaster7161]

Can you share the link in the comments again im getting ferrets in a few weeks and I dont know what toys and foos to give them oh also treats is there stuff that you recomend or videos i should watch??

[@kellygonzalez6116]

Where did you get the little tubes from the back for the ferretts

[@energydrink8709]

they kinda look like the giant play tubes from kaytee that i found on amazon

[@allisoneditsyt]

What do you recommend to wipe down the surfaces in the cage? I don’t like using chemicals around my ferrets, what should I use instead?

[@TheModernFerret]

Mix white vinegar with water (1:1, or in other words, 50% of each) and try that! Safe, cheap, and effective. ♥

[@karlamoritz5818]

Do you have that video of your ferrets cage decked out ? The cage tour. Like what you put in your ferrets cage, to beds, water bottles, cage cloth instead of animal bedding. Thanks :$

[@albatra0z_ovaries282]

i have extremely sensitive skin that gets rashes pretty easily, so if i were to get a ferret we could both use the same detergent!!! :D

[@TheModernFerret]

😆

[@ladym8011]

Do you mix the cat food with the wysong?

[@TheModernFerret]

Yes I mix them 50/50!