Thinking about gettin a ferret

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remember ferret nibbles are just affectionate.
 
I remember my dad owned a few back in the 90s for rabbit hunting. IIRC they need regular bathing or they begin to stink really bad
 
They have to be carefully socialized as kits, or they can turn into cunts. One weasel trait they've retained is to bite and not let go - spend time with your kit before adoption, this behavior will manifest itself if present. Harness train early.

If you must cage, get the biggest you can afford, and try to make sure they spend 4-8 hours a day free roaming. The love to tunnel, dig, and steal. Ball pits and makeshift toys can create plenty of enrichment.

Neglected ferrets stink. Their natural body musk has a greasy component that attaches itself to things. Baths and excellent cage hygiene resolve this.

Proper diet is a must to prevent kidney, liver and adrenal disease. Spare no expense on kibble, and introduce raw chicken livers and hearts early.
 
They are difficult to litter train from what I know, especially when they are free-roaming inside.

They are also sensitive to a lot of different materials that can be toxic to them. Most household cleaners for example, so if you are going to let them free-roam in an area the cleaner residues can make them sick.

They are a high maintenance pet that requires training and socialization early and frequently.

Edit: That said, if you have the time and energy to put into them they are fucking goofballs and can be a lot of fun.
 
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Be very careful with what they can get their teeth on. Eating the wrong inedible thing can mean costly surgery & vet care for a ferret's ridiculously positioned digestive tract.
 
They're adorable and rather active. I had a science teacher that had two females named Poppy and Ivy. I horrible black girl feared the innocent Animals
 
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I heard they smell like literal piss. Might not be true though.
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Depends entirely on the quality of their fodder

I myself have been considering two ferrets in recent times. I want a huge-ass greyhound, but that'll be a while, and ferrets are capable of expressing as much personality as a dog while also being able to just throw them in the cage if you need to go somewhere or they're being pissy.

My main takeaway is that they basically don't live in the cage. You need to proof a large area or room for them and theyll naturally climb in and out the cage if possible. They also like to pee in corners, so some people leave those puppy pads out as seen fit.
 
I've had squeasels for all of my adult life. It is absolutely imperative you do not, DO NOT give them food with pea meal or peas of any sort. It causes cystine bladder stones. I use this. Here is a handy chart to tell you what's good and what to avoid.

If you can't afford high quality food, don't get one. If you can't give them daily popping time, don't get one. It's best to dedicate a room for their pop time. One without recliners or anything that could hurt them. Keep them away from appliances like clothes and dish washers.

eta: they do need a cage. They need that security. Free range ferrets end up dead or missing. Make sure it can fit a small pet bed and at least one hammock and a litter box.
 
They smell weird and if they get out of the cage or whatever could ruin you things.
 
Did you get your ferret yet?
 
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