Top 10 Mistakes New Ferret Owners Make

[@sailorspacejam]

Ferrets are my dream pet but my parents don’t like them lol

[@N3k0Y0m1]

My mom too... She says there smelly, and one of my siblings says they smell like pee... But I don't care about that... Because I've smelled worse. :0|

[@sailorspacejam]

oreo artisy snowleopard my parents say they stink too lol. And I have a dog so things won’t work out 😬

[@N3k0Y0m1]

@@sailorspacejam Oooof.. I have three cats (inside,) and one dog.

[@mich5124]

Me too!

[@N3k0Y0m1]

@@mich5124 Well at least I can relate to someone in this.

[@Bluesonata]

oh I wish all the pet owners are this responsible like you

[@vixtion9180]

same

[@lindseycosta5637]

I got my two ferrets from a shelter

[@ChrisBrown-cp1ex]

Victor Vega And that’s on having no pet whatsoever 😔

[@amelia2945]

𝙸 𝚊𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚎

[@gabbydemarco4601]

I did so much research about ferrets so I know all of this but I wanted to watch anyway

[@yulius0_0]

Gabi DeMarco same

[@oklehlee1346]

I'm doing as much as I can because I realllyyy want one

[@patticooper5520]

I have a feerit

[@almacota7096]

Same

[@theuglyone1992]

Same

[@kananjarrus8652]

I want a ferret so so so bad :'))) for the past week and a half I've been binge watching videos on them and doing research! My mom is VERY hesitant in owning a ferret but I've been trying to ease her into it by bringing up small facts or cute things they do. I convinced her to let me have rats in the past so I think I can convince her to let me get a fluffy slinky boi :') wish me luck y'all

[@kananjarrus8652]

Oh and also I already have so many things like toys, a cage, pellets, and a play area for my soon to be fur tube :0 I also never knew how much ferrets and rats shared in common. I spoil my babies rotten so I have so many blankets, toys, and play things that are begging to be used :')

[@keiravlogs9376]

Same here! Everyday I do research. I have a whole chalk board and a bunch of papers filled with information. I'm even searching for names. LOL.

[@iulia5665]

Gl, wish me luck too!

[@jamieleedrew6038]

Kanan Jarrus I wish you luck

[@petrac7778]

So... Did you get a ferret at this point?-

[@fartripper7598]

5:51 believe it or not, this cage is actually too small even for one guinea pig!

[@N3k0Y0m1]

Yeah, ferrets need a very high, rat like cage.

[@eviolus-5660]

Guinea pigs need a lot of space to be fair

[@N3k0Y0m1]

@@eviolus-5660 True that.

[@LolitaCraft]

Never had guinea pigs myself, but I've read that they need several square feet of unbroken floor space. Plus you really shouldn't keep guinea pigs alone anyways since they're highly social animals. I don't even think that cage is big enough for a hamster!

[@eviolus-5660]

@@LolitaCraft absolutely!

[@JessieStyles1]

I actually found my ferret. She was abandoned on the street, we found her on our way home from the store so I've made plenty of mistakes but she's so lively and happy now, she has her own dedicated room for play time and exploring. I love her so much

[@Unicornlala13]

Was she wild? Cuz if she was it’s bad

[@hermit196]

@@Unicornlala13 Ik this is an old comment, but you don't really get wild ferrets, they are all either escaped pets or abandoned. ( apart from the black-footed ferret anyway)

[@sirgoosington]

⁠@@Unicornlala13uhhh.. ma'am 😭😭 the only remaining wild ferrets are pretty much the black footed ones, which are endangered and uncommon to find

[@Juicelyn]

My local shelters don't have ferrets and I have no local ferret groups 😔 I really want a ferret but I don't want to support mills 😪

[@Pazuandfriends]

then find a pet you can adopt ethically!

[@bound2urth]

pet finder or something similar is a great alternative! I don’t know where you live, but I live in cali and they’re illegal here so they’re hard to find. From what i’ve heard it’s really not enforced, but you would need a permit. Some vets care for them and pet stores here sell ferret stuff so it seems not to be a big deal.

[@cupofcoffees1448]

I would recommend downloading Petfinder , it will say if there are ferrets by you , but just don’t go alone , go with someone cause you don’t know what could happen

[@C4twen]

I bought my ferret from a lovely farmer and his wife. They bred them but their ferrets were all lovely well loved pets. Once a female had a litter they had them done to stop them breeding again and didnt die from not breeding. Here in the uk pet stores dont really sell ferrets so the only choice I had was to look to adopt or buy. Adopting turned up nothing so I looked about for responsible breeders

[@duchessdragon6874]

Pet Supermarket, petstore like PetSmart or Petco, but they usually sell ferrets, usually 2 and usually a male and female together, but if u only buy one, they wont bring in anymore til the last one is sold...its how i got my lil Booba, and hes thriving beautifully. And btw, my lil guy came from Marshall Farms, and hes healthy as can be. I dunno the real T about them, but my babys healthy and had a check by vet before purchase, from the store, and had a complete med history before i even exchanged money. So...this was in NC as well. I have no complaints.

[@evangeleneconnolly3615]

I've been prepping for ferrets for about a month now so I was a little nervous to watch this video. I'm actually very impressed by all your points and I'm happy to say I believe I'm ready. I have a giant cage, I'm proofing my room, I work for an exotic vet that sees ferrets regularly so medically I know what to expect, I got tons of toys and I'm ready for loads of free roaming play time. Its just nice to see reassure myself that I'm not failing before I start lol

[@petlives5034]

Can you do a room tour?

[@Pazuandfriends]

Haha maybe! It's nothing too crazy. I will probably make a whole apartment tour when we move in a few weeks!:)

[@adaywithgerardatthediamnds9633]

There's only ONE ferret in any nearby city up for adoption, so I have to wait... yEEeEEeeEEeeE update: there are now Three, and once I am in the right financial place, I plan on adopting them ^^

[@Pazuandfriends]

pr0bably_stupid I guess that’s a good thing then, eh? Shelters around here are full with ferrets, makes me sad :(

[@brown_gurl]

@@Pazuandfriends what state do you live in?! My bf and I are in search of some ferrets

[@Pazuandfriends]

brown_ gurl NY. (Upstate, Ferrets are illegal in NYC)

[@Focafoxxi]

Lucky ;w;

[@Focafoxxi]

@@Pazuandfriends wait what????

[@carpetfarmer]

Thank you, am watching the 101 vid next. A stray white female ferret wandered into our back yard yesterday afternoon. I live on a busy intersection w/ large dogs next door & was over 100c outside. She was happy to see a person & she safe w/ food & water. This video was very helpful in figuring out what next.

[@Pazuandfriends]

Aw thank you for helping her!!! They are so good at escaping, I would take some pictures, post to local Facebook groups / pages and contact your local vet to see if she’s microchipped (most likely she isn’t) and then go from there!!:( I hope she finds her people!!

[@shyannerafferty6779]

The same thing happened to me!!!

[@emily_1276]

Her: do your research before you go buy Marshall premium diet. Me:looks at my bag of ferret food sees that that’s what it it’s. 😳😨Welp now I have to go get some new food btw I only had my ferret for a day and that’s what the store said to get sooo😳😬

[@Pazuandfriends]

Emily123 Gacha studios No worries. The pet store employees are paid to promote the food they sell in store. Usually that’s only 1-2 ferret kibbles. And since they buy from Marshall’s they promote their food.

[@Pazuandfriends]

Belinda Paugh this is not the best food for a ferret. The best food for ferrets is whole prey or balanced raw :)

[@XxKawaiiKimixX]

I used to work at Petco and I made it a point to let everyone on my team know about safe kibbles to feed that we sold, we don't get paid to promote at Petco-we're just underpaid and not trained and I imagine the same applies to other pet stores. Before owning ferrets I owned hamsters and I guess the hamster community has made it a point to make sure people know not to trust employees because when I first saw a ferret I had no idea what it even was and I still didn't ask the employees at the store!! Haha... I did all the research overnight, bought everything and had it shipped overnight then went to get my first ferret as soon as the store opened!! I felt super bad for impulse buying(because I had only ever adopted animals) but she was the cutest thing in the world to me at that moment. A month later I adopted another ferret that way she would have company, sadly my biggest regret/mistake was purchasing a ferret but I don't regret buying her. Every ferret owner makes mistakes at first and the best thing we can do is learn from them :D

[@binzy1996]

One of the best kibbles I’ve found is merlin and Alfa ferret feast but the best food is hole prey

[@krowdietowd]

Emily _12 don’t listen to stores

[@jamesl7130]

Ive been watching u for a few months now and im re watching all your videos 😂, i bought the ferret from a private breeder i know through mutuals, my friend bought the last ferret available and is looking after it for a few days until i come home from holiday to collect it! My friend has 2 of them so they know what to do! Its my birthday today and im so excited ahhh

[@potatocouch6100]

Ok, im sorry if this sounds rude, I'm really not trying to be, but those cages that you said were guinea pig cages are also WAY to small for even a single guinea pig. They need lots of space to run, generally if they cant run in a straight line and have to turn around before they stop, its a small cage.

[@fatboi7536]

What size cage would you recommend, and who do you really like, “ferret proof” a room lol

[@Moparkatt]

Depends on the size of your room. The easiest to care for and use is the Ferret or Critter Nation double unit.

[@Jordan-rs8tf]

Ferret nation ferret nation ferret nation!!!

[@adamweenis9518]

Fat Boi I have the ferplast ferret tower

[@lilvolpie]

Fat Boi idk if you found out about ferret proofing but she had a whole document about it attached to one of her videos! But the basics are not to have wires/chords that they can chew, not to have little knickknacks or things they can swallow, not have anything they can easily climb and then fall off of and hurt themselves, things like that 😊

[@zoevaisutis1518]

Who? Do u mean how?

[@samayaland548]

I’m getting a ferret soon and watch all your videos to get the BEST information about ferrets before getting one! My parents said I have to do chores and get information before getting one! So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all this good information!

[@phoebenethery2412]

thanks so much for making these videos i have wanted a ferret for a year and your videos are helping me know what to do and what not to do. i still have a long way till i convince my mom, but when i get one i will now how to care for it properly.

[@vannessavanessaa6618]

I found my ferret in the woods the little guy was super dirty and fill with flees and so skinny.. I'm just glad I found him.

[@louisa9015]

Vannessa Vanessaa I would love to see u and he’s journey if u have him do u by chance have a tiktok with him?

[@ottersimms7672]

Oh my goodness! He’s so lucky to have found you. Seems like you two were meant to be ❤️

[@bustlau]

We have 5 ferrets & we use the Wysong 90-day digestive food. They LOVE it

[@bobbieboone6209]

I just rescued a ferret. Thank's so much for ur video 💗 it helped SO much!

[@savannahrodriguez9978]

im in the process of getting a ferret, and your videos are helping me through the research part. im so glad i found your channel ☺️ you keep doing what your doing :D

[@petersiska6915]

your profile pic is a hamster do you have a hamster?

[@tividar213]

This suddenly popped up in my recommended and I'm honestly really glad I watched it. I've been wanting to get ferrets but I've been doing a ton of research before I get them. This greatly helped. A few points I knew, some seem like common sense as a pet owner, but others were things I didn't know, or hadn't explored before. I'm still waiting before I have ample room for ferrets, but that just means I'll be super prepared when I do get them. Thanks for making this video!

[@SOLDADITO76]

I had adopted an abused ferret, not knowing the full extent of the abuse our bond was even stronger as we both got to know each other at our own pace. Love these little carpet sharks.

[@sleepingpillz2250]

I got my ferret, Ozzy last year when I was 12. I’m a pretty responsible pet owner, and I did TONS of research before getting him, but I skipped over some of it and obviously made a pretty big mistake. I fed my baby Marshall farms for a while and I am now realizing that in no way should I support the company or continue to feed him the kibble. I have ordered some new food that is highly suggested (can’t quite remember how to spell it) but I hope to get him on a better diet and give him a better life (he was adopted from a rescue)

[@99domini99]

That's funny! I just got a ferret a few days ago and I also called her Ozzy!

[@skywerner6533]

I love your videos! I can see your channel blowing up. Love your aesthetic.

[@Pazuandfriends]

Sky Werner thanks so much! I have no idea why the KZbin recommendation Gods must have chosen me? Lol.

[@ottersimms7672]

I like that this video is informational while also being understanding. Some videos are like “this is ABUSE and if you don’t know this you shouldn’t have ferrets >:-((“ but this video understands that everybody makes mistakes !! Thank you :) I hope more people hoping to adopt a fuzz baby watches this.

[@louisenielsen7106]

There's a German brand called Frettchen4You. They make high quality kibble for ferrets, made by experienced and passioned ferret breeders. Also, you don't have to adopt, there's also ferret breeders out there that are very good at what they do. Many european breeders gladly sells to America, to help irradicate Marshalls horrible breeding facilities and make it easier for Americans to get a healthy, good pet whose herritage they can follow back to the very first breeding in their bloodline. A solution to wanting a ferret, but not having the possibiliti to free roam enough - make a ferret room with no cage, or an outdoor aviary where they can run and play as they want :)

[@Pazuandfriends]

I have heard of that brand, however I am having trouble translating the website. I'm not sure if we are able to order that in America. Yes there are breeders but they are very infrequent in the U.S. many of them are not considered reputable and have bad reputations for one reason or another. I am unaware of any European breeders that would ship an animal to the U.S, we have so many unwanted ferrets here so I wanted to promote that in the video. I am no way against breeders, but for ferrets we have such an influx in the shelters right now.

[@louisenielsen7106]

@@Pazuandfriends I have noticed that their translation is difficult to find. There is an english version on their website though.. I'm danish my self, and No good at German, so I always just allow Google to translate to danish 😂 My breeder are sending 2 or 3 kits to America this year, one is a sibling to the kid I'm buying 🙂 she has sent some before. She's such a good breeder, but I am aware that many only breed for profits and don't do enough for the health part of the blood lines. We luckily rarely have ferrets in shelters over here, probably because most ferrets are sold directly from breeders with contracts stating that you will return them to the breeder should you be unable to keep them at some point :)

[@Pazuandfriends]

@@louisenielsen7106 I have heard the breeders overseas are far superior. Here in the upper east coast of U.S. we have no breeders. There are some in PA but they rarely have litters. Most breeders have been retiring / phasing out. There's an angora breeder in NC (like 15 hours away) but they have somewhat of a cloudy reputation. Very hard to find! However in all surrounding shelters there are many pairs and even trios of ferrets looking for homes.

[@louisenielsen7106]

@@Pazuandfriends We have very strict laws in EU when it comes to animals, that might be why. There's a very reputable angora breeder in the UK, but angora is a very tricky thing to breed as they can't nurse their kits themself, and can come with a variety of health problems if not done right. So I would always recommend angoras from breeders that allows you to visit and gladly shows parents and other ferrets from the bloodline to you 🙂

[@Pazuandfriends]

@@louisenielsen7106 the angora breeder here I've been told ships their fuzzies throughout the north west, I have heard from many sources that they run sort of like a mill, conditions aren't great and lots of kits had health issues and people having a hard time getting paperwork. They've also been shunned by the ferret show community. They don't breed up to "show standard" Seems a bit shady to me, but what do i know /shrug. Wish I was a UK resident so I could get my hands on some happy and healthy fuzzies!

[@Blu3b3rryzzx2]

I really want a ferret and my mom said I’m allowed to get one next year so I set up to re-home two and maybe three and I started to save up a lot like a emergency fund and this helped me so much so thank you!

[@maechess5361]

Is roughly 7 hours enough free- roam time? Since I am only 13 I can only free roam after school so from about 3:30pm - 10:30pm. And also for about an hour in the morning, thanks!

[@jordinhassen]

Yes more then enough time ! They typically need 4 hours of roam time . The more the better so if you feel like you can supervise and ferret proof your room it’ll be good !

[@Sunny_tiktok1242]

Thank you so much, my dad just rescued a ferret today from the main road, we brought it home, have it some cat food, cat nuts, have it a litter box and a wooden box for now for him, we've named him Milo and this video has helped me so much! Thank you

[@thekaylensquad2769]

My ferrets are living the dream and I have made mistakes like at first I gave them unhealthy treats and I have corrected my mistakes and that’s all that matters because they are the happiest and cutest things ever

[@Kn7bns]

This was helpful for my reasurch. I’m trying to make the best life I can for a ferret when I get one!

[@thethreevirgins5882]

I’m 11 and a ferret is my dream pet, I’ve made a hole notebook about what to do and what not to do also facts and all about them☺️although my parents won’t let me have one😣

[@iulia5665]

Aww :'(

[@mae-uk9jf]

I’m 11 and I also made a notebook omg 😳

[@kakakaka-rw1ix]

Are you stalking me lol

[@sylvie_on]

just let them know that the musk they emit is like any animal smell, if they are really worried about them being really smelly add an air purifier to your budget. it can be pricey but if it’s what you have to do you have to do it. if it’s a fact about other pets and ferrets getting hurt from each other than ferrets can wait. i started on trying to get a hamster probably when i was a little older than you are, and it took almost a year to convince them. just because i got my dream pet doesn’t always mean you or others will, it’s sad but true.

[@rosmeryrivera1128]

I got my first ferret at 8 years she was hard work but I still have her 🙂 and I got my Second ferret at 9.

[@anxiouspersons]

I'm planning on getting ferrets sometime this year, I have been taking a lot of time doing as much research as I can, as well as educating my parents. I am 15 turning 16, but I have fallen in love with these animals, and I want to be as educated as I can be before I bring them home. I realized when I first knew I wanted ferrets that I needed to do a lot of research, and because I have been educating myself my parents were more inclined to A. let me get them and B. help pay for them. Im so glad I found your channel, your videos have been super helpful!

[@itldoll]

I live in Wien so there’s only one shelter near me and they don’t have ferrets at the moment but I’ll surely get 2!❤️

[@silllykitten329]

Personally, I think any minors should wait to get ferrets until they’re adults and have steady jobs. Often, parents don’t want to spend hundreds and hundreds on vet bills (plus the long drive to exotic vets), proper nutrition, cages, toys, etc. You need to make 110% sure you have the resources to support the ferret, and not rely on fickle parents (unless they’re ferret owners themselves.) I’m in my mid 20s and have always wanted ferrets, and I’m glad I didn’t get one when I was younger. I got a ferret last week and have already spent over $1,500 on it (vet visit and vaccines included.) ferrets are very prone to illness which will cost hundreds yearly. Just wait!

[@florevl]

My hamster had even a bigger cage then the bad ferret cage

[@frogio5591]

this helped me a lot. i've been doing research on ferrets these last few days bc i might get a ferret myself and i want to make sure i take care of them right so this was very helpfull!

[@vytasz1]

5:51 this is to small for a hamster xD

[@alexiswhitt9694]

the cage is three stories tall and taller than she is? you clearly are just being judgmental without even knowing what you’re talking about

[@zedkatwala]

@@alexiswhitt9694 They don't mean her cage they are are talking about the picture of a terrible cage at 5:51.

[@samhex7312]

alexis whitt dude tf r u dumb?

[@aydaddy2722]

@@alexiswhitt9694 are u high or are u dumb?

[@thatgurl171]

Thanks for all your content. I got my 18 year old a ferret last Christmas and she moved in with her brother like a few months ago. Long story short, I took CoCo the ferret. She is my first ferret and I just love her so much. Your videos help me out so much.

[@zoevaisutis1518]

Can u do a vid on the best climates a ferret should live in, (if you've already done one please tell me) i live in Australia and i dont know if the heat is ok for a ferret. Thanks

[@zedkatwala]

Just make sure that they're legal in your area.

[@ilsemartinez7260]

I’m going to get a ferret so thank you for sharing this information with the world

[@oliviasmith5134]

Can u give a suggestion on what to feed them

[@Pazuandfriends]

Bubble Smith raw meat is the best for ferrets! You need a balanced and correct schedule, I recommend checking out my videos on raw! Next best thing is Freeze Dried raw, an expensive but easier alternative to raw. Kibble would be the last best thing.

[@elbinopaper4629]

Maybe a live pinky would be healthy for them too

[@drerinwhite8511]

I live in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida and the SPCA here never seems to have ferrets and I check weekly. On the other hand, they always seem to have tons of rabbits, which is where I got my beautiful rabbit boy!

[@malgorzataczajkowski3151]

Me: Hey Mommmm My Mom: What Now- Me: CAN WE GET A FERRET!? My Mom: Sure! Me: REALLY- My Mom: You Can Get One When You Move Out! Me: Can A 13 year Old Move Out Of There Parents House

[@larisa7547]

We found an albino baby ferret in our yard 2 years ago, we tried to find her home...no luck. After a few months she seemed lonely, depressed and best thing for her was getting another ferret. Her fur became healthier and helped her emotionally. We are still learning about them. They are such wonderful pets, if you have the time to give them, I'm crazy ferret lady now. thank you for your information!

[@plotalone8053]

What do I do when I’m off to school? No one in my family likes my ferret so they won’t play with him- how do I keep him entertained without me for 6 hours?

[@Pazuandfriends]

6 hours in the cage is fine, people go away for normal work days of 8-9ish hours. As long as the ferret gets play time (out of the cage) before and after school for as long as you can.

[@plotalone8053]

Bryn Katharine Okay! Tysm!!

[@SandyTheDesertFox]

@@Pazuandfriends Does it have to be morning and evening? Because i have to get up quite early but should have plenty of time in the evenings

[@Pazuandfriends]

WellHiThere yes it does, you can’t feed two meals at night time.

[@SandyTheDesertFox]

@@Pazuandfriends I meant for like, playtime hours.

[@luhvkitty7402]

I above watched your ferret videos the most you the top videos in my playlist

[@ayaka5504]

Are you from Pennsylvania because I am and I see a lot of ferrets being listed to 🐾

[@Pazuandfriends]

Upstate NY! I'm not surprised it's the same in PA.

[@cs0rr_]

I’m in PA and I can’t find any listed for adoption

[@iulia5665]

Idk, but i am in PA

[@nickybee800]

I didn’t know that about the water bottles! I’ll definitely buy the clip on so that my little man can have fun and get the amount of water he needs. We’ve had our little Mac Mittens for years, and last week we spent $250 on this 4 story AMAZING cage for him!! I was happy to upgrade his home ❤️ and he seems so happy now too (not that he wasn’t happy before) haha. Thank you for this video! Also, we let our ferret free roam 90% of the day with us! Especially while we’re home since we lost our jobs March 19th due to Covid 19. We don’t however feed our ferret raw diet but I will now be looking into this! I don’t want my baby to get sick 😷 ! That’s horrible 😭 !

[@foxxiangel6384]

plz link the water bowl. i need more that go in the side bc one of mine loves to tip over the bowls.

[@Pazuandfriends]

Danni Velasco this isn’t the exact one I have. I got a clear crock for rabbits at my local pet store. You can find clip on crocks at just about any pet supply online or in store :)

[@amienichole4027]

Omg so I'm helping my cousin she just saved 3 ferrets. And the owners were feeding them cat food. Something told me that was very wrong. Im so glad I found you

[@seniviax6878]

Feeding cat food is better than most ferret foods.. Cat food and kibble can be fine if its high quality.

[@cryinsquirrel]

In my area we only have ferrets in pets stores😭😭😭

[@telikno]

CryinSquirrel same here, I had to get mine from Hundoara

[@jaxilia5420]

same &, it sucks so bad

[@gumdropgabi8398]

Done deal!, Look up 'donedeal small animals' and go from there ;)

[@catparadise9009]

9:59 the ferret in the background: Hi mum I pooped on the bed 😅😅

[@katnamarsh7985]

I’ve had my ferrets for over a year but my only concern is well they WONT EAT MEAT and I’ve tried rabbit quail and other types of meat they just won’t eat meat

[@jessicatherese4261]

Katna Marsh they were probably brought up on pellets. Try slowly adding that kind of stuff in with the dry food. Ferrets are super picky eaters and it’s hard to change there diet and it can take a few months but just be patient and add small bits in there food and gradually increase that amount

[@lpsdaisyproductions8363]

9:55 I don’t know why but when I saw the ferret just walk in I pissed myself laughing 😂

[@shannonciesluk4757]

Growing up my husband had 6 or 7 ferrets. He wound up moving to the basement so the ferrets had their room to free roam all day and then they were only in the cage at night or during cleanings. He absolutely loves them. However his friend recently impulse bought 2 ferrets because he saw them and he had nothing prepared for them. It was horrible. I was so mad and frustrated he didn’t research. My husband then spent hours telling him what he needed to get for the ferrets like a big cage and litter box and the food they eat. It was a disaster and thankfully he has listened to my husbands advice and followed his instructions. Ferrets are amazing fun animals but they are mischievous and love to get into trouble.

[@melissamabbs4692]

I've always wanted a ferret since I was little and I never researched them and now when I was thinking about getting one I was looking on KZbin and I saw your video and now since the vet bills are going to be really high sometimes I don't have enough money and I still live with my parents

[@Lisuje16]

I plan to be a first time ferret owner soon, thank you for the tips and warnings!

[@justdakota3244]

Thanks for making this video! Ferrets are one of the exotic pets I want to adopt, besides Hedgehogs!

[@lpsdaisyproductions8363]

Ferrets are my dream pets, lately I have been watching huge ferret owners and learning correct info, inc not to use ferret shampoo and to use oatmeal baths, because they are better for their skin, I have been showing my mum videos and stuff to hopefully convince her xD💕✨

[@blair9315]

ah i’m getting a ferret so soon this is awesome:)

[@mekaliciousb.macadocious4515]

Hello sweetheart. This video was so cute and very helpful. My daughter and I just got our ferret "Mischief" in April. We looooove him! And certainly learned a few things you mentioned the hard way. Thank you for this video and im going to send my daughter the link.

[@coolkidathome8203]

A diet I found that could be good is that you get them a bowl of ziwipeak air dried beef cat food, and you serve it when it’s in water also with another water bowl. And like 2-3 times a week feed them raw chicken wings. Is this a good diet or not?

[@Unicornlala13]

I’m actually getting my ferrets from a pet store My petstore They Actually have a 3 layer Cage I have bonded with them and are in good hands at this petstore pls no hate this is my life💕 also they are rescued not from mills! They have been handled since they were 8 weeks they are almost one!💕 They are so sweet I’m giving them a raw food diet which is recommended!❤️ They are bonded! 1 boy and 1 girl! I held them 2 times at the petstore already and I’m in love!!! I’m moving soon and I’m getting one! I’m so exited I have done lots of research And Watched some funny ferret Videos! I Hope You Understand. Also Your One Of My New Fav KZbinrs! Thank You For taking the time to read this comment.

[@mikeb42]

Ferret treat...Cheerios! You're welcome. Our ferrets loved them!

[@bloodfun2585]

no please dont do that thats not good for ferrets they need meat if they dont get meat they get insulinoma which is dangerous for them their strict carnivores meaning they can only eat meat

[@problemvticc1952]

Thank you for making such an in depth video about ferrets! I'm hopefully going to be getting ferrets soon, and as an exotic animal owner I totally agree on the setting money aside for vets! Here it's a minimum of $85 to just SEE the animal, nevermind the testing and treating them. It's so so important to have money saved up when buying a new animal, especially with uncommon or exotic animals.

[@frosty_pop_hehe73]

We rescued too ferrets from a pet store and we got one and when we did her coat was so bad and ever sence we got her we have seen so much change in her coat color and she's absaloutly thriving

[@McbApple]

I have been researching and researching about ferrets. I am building up my ferret money I have like 240 some thing and I am very close! And I think that I am happy to say that I am ready for my ferret! My mom said if I have enough money for everything, then I can get one! So I just need the money.

[@rainee_greece6008]

This is helpful since I'm getting a ferret next month

[@scottvanriel2263]

Thank you for helping me understand more about ferrets because I want to get one and you have extended my knowledge about these butiful animals

[@turtles3708]

I have one ferret. And I thought he could use a friend.. and found someone rehoming two for 150 plus a giant to go cage (later she told me I could get them for free after we talked for a while so I know she really wants them to have a good home!). The sad thing is they lady loves them but feels bag bc she's too busy. Super excited, getting them Thursday!!!

[@sarahfentress5539]

Thank u. We rescued two ferrets. This helps a lot. The only issue is that they freak out being apart. They are three years apart. So I’m worried when one passes away the other will be depressed. I thought I was doing right with the paste. Glad to know I shouldn’t. We do keep them in the living room as much as we can. They use the furniture as a jungle gym. Lol.

[@Unicornlala13]

You should get a kit (young ferret) or another one he/she will be happy if you get another ferret and you should get it soon before the other one passes or the ferret will notice more and Be sad

[@pedrobencid1303]

Just a few questions.. 1. Is it okay to give your ferrets an oatmeal soak every time you wash them? 2. Is it okay to give them a mix of dried meats and kibble for their diet? 3. What kind of treats are best for ferrets? 4. What brand of cages do you recommend? 5.if there’s not any shelters near me is there another option other than a pet store?

[@e33a.0.3]

i’ve always really liked ferrets and i’ve done lots of research in them like food, cages, toys, environments, exercise, basically all the needs for a ferret. i love everything about them i know what they come with, vet wise etc, but the only place i would be able to but one would be from pet land…they’re all so young there just barley teething, and they are from the big marshall’s pet mill which i don’t like, everything from marshall’s is either super unpredictable or gets sick or unhealthy really easily. i’ve looked for pet shelters near me and everything but where i live there’s not one shelter that sells or regimes healthy ferrets, or just ferrets in general. the shelters where i live only sell cats or dogs, no ferrets, no rodents, no reptiles, nothing like that just cats and dogs. i’ve really been looking around but nothing has them except pet stores, and i preferably don’t want one from there, but it’s quite literally my only option, and i live in a somewhat rural area, so there’s nothing good for miles outside of my county, so i’m not sure what to do. it’s a struggle 😭😭

[@milamizrahi2]

How long should you take a ferret out of the cage for? 2hr? 3? Because I have maybe 2hrs at noon and 2 at evening, and i am kinda busy.

[@hootiehootowl]

I've taken in 2 older ferrets that are bonded unfortunately who came from a pet store originally and have only ever been fed kibble. How do you reccomend transitioning to healthier fresh food if they refuse to eat it? Especially with their age I dont want to risk them losing more weight.

[@ericbios6715]

Omg!!! I bought my first ferret from petco, but if i thought of what you said on why to go somewhere like an adoption place first ,i wouldve done that first!....but i must say that now i have my ferret, i m attached and wouldnt trade her (her names nippy) for the world! But thank you for that tip because ive been thinking she definately needs a partner, even though she was bred by marshals, who makes there ferrets unable to have babies, which made me sad. Anyways thanx for the tip. Subbed!

[@georgiabekiari5524]

Hello, I’m planning on getting a ferret and I’m researching sooo much these past few weeks about their diet! I just want to hear your guy’s feedback. I am planning to give my ferret a variety of foods, isn’t that better for the ferret? Because my family rarely buys meat and I am a vegetarian myself I plan on feeding my ferret raw meat a few times a months and giving him a mix of dry ferret food and high quality kitten food daily. Will that be alright?

[@pizzasimpson8508]

Thanks you so much!!! I am planing on getting a ferret in like a year and I have to study and get inough money because my parents are not fans of ferrets so imma somehow convince them. Wish me luck!

[@theresavanderheiden2733]

thank you for the information

[@daphnesinclair9150]

As an option instead of dry kibble could you feed your ferret something like canned cat food if you can’t justify a raw diet but want to give them the hydration a raw food diet gives or could you add some water to the kibble

[@Damianosdm]

One thing i love is that ferret owners are not just random people they all smart af and pretty cool..

[@rawvck]

You probably won't see this, but is getting a ferret from a humane society okay? I may get one, and I'm really nervous. I may have to look more but it's the only shelter I've seen with ferrets so far..

[@sweetagaporni9895]

So you don't recommend using shampoo because maybe only sometimes I don't know that bad, right??

[@joannameurer6047]

Thank you for these Videos these are So helpful I knowed this but it helped to repeat

[@Asmrmoni]

i’m looking into ferrets because i’ve been searching craigslist list every day for a pair with a ferret nation 2 tier cage and i’m also looking into their diets and other essentials. my moms not on board cause i already have a rabbit and she thinks it’s to much work but i’m very dedicated. :)

[@ericktamay2680]

Omg thank you so much for this. Honestly this really helped me make the best chouce not only for me but for the ferret.❤

[@animerose165]

I recently rescued a ferret from outside , clearly a getaway pet. Any tips for me as I've never had one and i am doing my best on short notice. She's a champagne ferret and has 2 blue dots on her ear

[@madisonrouse5006]

I'm 14 and I want a ferret so bad. And I have done so so much research and I'm going to do a raw food diet and so it's not an Impulsive buy im getting him in a month or two and I have figured out everything and am going to a local ferret shelter so that I can help one. This video really helped cause I was going to use a water bottle not a bowl lol. Thank you!!

[@drawbyheart2774]

I noticed you mentioned Origins for ferrets being a good brand has still given ferrets bladder stones. So I should NEVER use this? I was thinking of getting CleanProtein but it’s extremely difficult to get in Australia. I fed origins to my rats who lived to 3-4, but I guess their completely different animals. (And it’s different food) would love to hear you opinion although I know you feed Raw!

[@joelleplourde7934]

I am getting ferrets in 3 weeks from a previous owner. I have a 9-5 job and live in a rental, so I have no choice but to leave them in their (double ferrets nation) cage during the day, but they will freeroam the rest of the time (in the morning when I wake up, all night from 5:30-midnight, and they will be free in a very big, 10 000 000% ferret-proofed room during the night). I want to do a mix of kibble and raw. Is that okay ? That way I don't have to worry about raw meat going bad when I'm away or sleeping, but they would get daily portions of raw meat when I can supervise

[@seniviax6878]

Kibble and raw is a bad idea. It can upset their tummies and cause more issues if one isn't balanced. Please do one or the other, its never a good idea to do both. It also is pointless because they wont get the benefits of either as it will be mixed.

[@firefly495]

So I’ve been thinking about getting one for a while, since I’ll be finishing uni and moving into a newly converted barn complex (my family has a small holding) - my mum wouldn’t want one in the main house lol! But if I get one it’ll be with me almost 24/7 and come with me most of the places I go, kinda like a dog (definitely don’t want a dog btw- dislike them strongly). I certainly don’t agree with caging them so it would be free to roam. I was wondering if that would suit a ferret? would also hope to work it sometimes too (as I shoot rabbits in the area a fair bit). I’ve owned cats, rodents and a jackdaw (and numerous other creatures less relevant to ferrets) but not anything that needs training quite to a ferrets level. Basically I’m asking if people have been successful in keeping them this way and if it’s a good idea? I’ll have all the time in the world for it so that’s not an issue 🙃 i was also hoping to buy from a reputed breeder (about £250 angora)

[@gabriellecoxson6610]

I have a question for number six. So say you have a like 7-9 hour job, can you keep them in to cage during work so they can be safe. And when you get home you let them out. Is that ok

[@danielasoto9952]

i’ve watched the part where you said not to buy them from pets stores and yet i’m still confused. where SHOULD we buy them from? i’m trying to buy one and i’m doing a lot of research.

[@Pazuandfriends]

I believe I discuss it in the video but you can rescue them from shelters or from people via Craigslist and Facebook groups

[@SN4PDRAG0N]

What if you don't have any other options...? I've been looking for months to find someone rehoming, the nearest breeder is several states away, and I'm having no luck. On a seperate note, are Single Critter Nations ok?

[@waterplayzzroblox478]

I just got my ferret, he does eat Origen but I checked the ingredients and the main ingredients are chicken, turkey, and like organs. There’s no chemicals or stuff like that in it so he is staying healthy. And I hate water bottles too they carry a lot of germs and such so I use metal bowls. He has a double cage and he gets 8+ hours or free roaming time :)

[@suvmi3166]

My ferret has a smallish cage. Yet it is a bit tall at least, it goes to my waist and I want to buy another larger cage, yet I can't afford it yet. The ferret, Chaos, has like a shelf in the cage. I only have one ferret. So I think this cage is large enough for him. It seems comfy for him so I think he likes it. Edit: Oh, the ferret cage picture you showed in the video is the cage I have but a bit wider and taller. It is not a double cage yet I'm going to invest in money to get him a larger cage, thanks!

[@olliewaters9905]

I definitely impulse bought my ferret but I knew a lot about them prior to me buying him...partially wish I went to a shelter but I saw him and I couldn’t leave him. He’s the best thing that’s happened to me in a while 🥺

[@bloodfun2585]

i believe you were meant to have the ferret

[@mad_loaf.of_bread]

is it okay if i give them a slightly bad cage but give all the roam time they want? they will barely go to the cage, so i don't think it would be a problem