We have had our ferret for an year now he seems to be a little lonely,but I am afraid if I get another ferret they will not get along.Has anybody ever gone through that?thanks!
2006-09-06 12:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by lisababyg ♥ 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I went through that same thing. I love my ferret Tucker so much. I would go off to school though and he would be in my room all alone. I would go home and play with him but he still seemed a little lonely. I wanted to get another ferret but was afraid to. Someone recommended that I get a ferret close in age to him (he was about a year) so we called a ferret organization called SAFE (like the animal defense league for ferrets) and had them bring over some ferrets. Tucker loved it! We finally adopted a ferret who we named Ruby. Its been several years and they get along great. Its nice for me because I dont feel guilty because they have each other to play with... and believe me they play. I think a ferret should always have another ferret to play with. They are so active that having two works great. I hope it works out.
2006-09-06 13:46:23 · answer #1 · answered by A* 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having more than one ferret isn't twice as much work. It can be less. But I'm still not sure what the "optimum number" is. Ferrets needs friends, humans or other ferrets, which in itself is a good reason to have more than one ferret. But we shouldn't fool ourselves into thinking that all ferrets will like each other.
Another very good reason to have more than ferret is that ferrets don't live forever, and getting one as replacement for the "perfect" one you had before is very tough. They are all different, and a kit cannot live up to the reputation of the older ferret you had. If you have more than one, you can get to know them as the individuals they are and value them for that!
I have found out that expensive though they may be to purchase and keep (always have reserve money and/or insurance for unexpected veterinary costs), seen as a whole, it can actually be a negative cost as you don't have the time to spend money on lots of other things. If you can, you really should have them insured!
It's important that ferrets get healthy food to eat, and that they always have food and water available, as starving isn't good for them.
Many people ask if you cat get ferrets litter trained. For us, that's never been a problem.
Contrary to what you might think, it's at most times not at all necessary to bathe ferret. They actually smell less and get more beautiful fur without it.
The fur they take good care of themselves, but you have to help them with some other things. If they don't run a lot outdoors, you have to cut their nails, don't cut too close to the pulp or it will hurt and then they don't want to cut their nails another time and place the cut parallell to "the ground" so the nails will wear better. When cleaning their ears, just do the outer ears and don't put something into the ear tube, as then you risk pushing down stuff which may lead to problems.
Its totally up to you, in my opinion if you have the time, patience and funds for TWO or MORE ferrets, then go for it!
2006-09-06 15:00:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I started with two girls then added another guy, then another, and then another. But 5 is my limit, lol. Sometimes they don't get along so you do have to be careful. Go to a ferret rescue and let your ferret pick out a friend or two!
2006-09-06 13:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Em 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
reward- lots lots happier ferret. My guy gets out 5 hrs an afternoon, yet whilst i don't have consistent interest on him, he gets bored and is going to sleep. i'm getting him a chum next college twelve months. this is greater relaxing to be certain 2 ferrets spazzing than a million, besides, and he gets greater activity once I carry different ferrets over for him to play with. risks: make specific your cage is gigantic adequate. 2 ferrets additionally scent better than one ferret. there is likewise achieveable they gained't get alongside, yet it is amazingly uncommon. 2 ferrets additionally fee extra money (for pictures, and so on). actual, as long as you have the gap and money, the reward of having 2 ferrets some distance outweigh the risks.
2016-10-14 09:49:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets do like to have a buddy. But, ONLY get a second ferret if you can afford the extra food, litter, and vet care.
2006-09-06 12:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Ferrets hate being "lonely onlys."
2006-09-06 12:50:20 · answer #6 · answered by The Armchair Explorer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes ferret's get along with each other and they love being with other ferrets and i love ferrets lol i want one my self
2006-09-06 12:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by chrisandgrandtheftauto 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!! Your ferret will live much longer with a playmate!!!
2006-09-06 12:52:19 · answer #8 · answered by Look great Hunting it! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes definitely.... ferrets are pack animals, they live in groups, we have 5 and they get along very well.... definitely get one, but consider getting a sheltered one....
2006-09-06 12:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by maddie ;; 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get another... after all, Noah had two of everything! One is the loneliest number:~(
2006-09-06 12:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by juzbcuz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋