The kind you can buy from a pet store or adopt from a shelter. I have known a few ferrets in my life, but never had one live with me, just cats and dogs.
What is it like as a pet? Any wisdom would help!
And to those who think I'm talking about a WILD ferret, NO! Domesticated, born and raised in captivity is what I mean.
2007-02-02 08:59:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Aw! Ferrets! A tall cage with ramps is best for a ferret as they like to slink and climb. Most ferrets enjoy having a hammock to sleep in (two can share!). Ferrets can also be litter trained (a big plus for all that cleaning!). They need exercise, so make sure you take them out of their home so they can run around.
Some people let their ferrets run around like cats and dogs but I don't think this is such a good idea. They are smaller and very curious and could get stuck behind something, or up into something that could cause a headache for you or a serious life/death situation for them!
They love toys! They usually like hiding their toys when you aren't looking! Ferrets need a lot of attention so I suggest getting two to keep each other company when you aren't around. Two females would probably the best for you since you're a "first-time-ferret-owner"! They aren't as stinky and usually have calmer personalities (even though they will still nip you!).
A ferret is a wonderful, entertaining pet to have! I hope you find a ferret you love soon!
2007-02-02 09:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Marilynne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-02 03:57:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets are cute and funny to watch - but they do have a tendency towards smelling. Unless you know you have the time (and motivation) to regularly clean the cage and give the ferret a bath, it may not be in the best interest of your future guests to buy one.
Personally, I find rats easier to take care of, and usually a little sweeter to people. But if you're set on a ferret, I've known more than one happy ferret owner who never regretted it.
2007-02-02 09:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by JennyRose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ferrets are wonderful pets!!!
pros:
1. playful
2. cute!!
3.very intelligent
4. love to be held
5. affectionate
6. entertaining to watch
cons:
1. very high maintenance
2. quite expensive
3. need lots of attention
4. some of them (mainly males) can be very stinky
p.s.- make sure you do as much research as possible before buying one, and i would suggest buying 2 of them for a playmate, whenever you're not around
p.s.s.- your ferrets will most likely have a favorite toy, which is soooo cute, and they hide thier toys a lot in a "hidey hole"!!
suggestion- marshall farms ferrets; very common, and well bred
2007-02-02 09:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by ferrets4ever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ferrets make great pets, but they require quite a bit of time and commitment. Before you make your decision, here are a couple of good web sites to check out for information on their needs, equipment requirements, and health issues.
http://www.ferretuniverse.com/care/index.asp
http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/topfew.html
And if you want to go to a ferret show and talk to owners: http://www.ferret.org/events/shows.shtm
2007-02-02 16:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by Pandagal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ferrets are great pets but they do demand alot of attention to keep em tame and loving we have had 2 of them over the years they sadly passed now. but were great pets very mischievous
but are a funny pet to watch they can be very exciting
good luck and ide really suggest getting a female males seem to have a meaner dissipation
2007-02-02 09:06:29 · answer #6 · answered by the man 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
good luck
2007-02-03 09:47:22 · answer #7 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋