Ferrets weren’t always the easy going (haha) little guys we see today. They used to serve a very important purpose to their owners. Its not completely clear why we domesticated the ferret, but we are fairly certain it had something to do with hunting. As we know, ferrets are most likely domesticated Polecats. We think they were domesticated over 2500 years ago. Its claimed that the Egyptians did it first...

I’m definitely starting to feel the chill here in Ohio. And I’ve started making some adjustments to my schedule since my windows are closed and the heat is on. Here are some things you can make sure you do so that your ferret(s) have a very cozy, comfortable winter. Cleaning: Your windows are closed! You’re going to need to clean your cage a lot more often to avoid those ferret-y odors....