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...

If you don’t have a dig box – you should get one. Your ferrets will love you for it! Its almost an essential… at least they will tell you so anyway. If you already have a dig box – maybe look into switching it up! To give them something new :). We asked on our Twitter and Facebook what everyone is using in their dig boxes and here are the top 5! Shredded Cardboard — You can do...

This is a huge discussion in the ferret community. Cage or no cage, do’s and don’ts! Well hopefully the following points will be something that everyone can agree on. Do I Need a Cage! My opinion, absolutely, of some sort!  Ferrets need to have a safe place to be when they cannot be supervised for their own safety. No ferret should be left alone wondering your home. Not only is harder to ferret...

People tend to have misconceptions about what descenting means. All ferrets will have a slight odor despite being “descented”. I’m not saying that it could be compared with a skunk’s spray, there still will be that ferret musky odor, even in the cleanliest of situations. No matter how much you clean the cage, give them baths, you will never completely eliminate their unique odor. You...

If you talk to any ferret owner, generally you find out that they have multiple ferrets. Ferrets love to be around other ferrets but if you’ve had a ferret alone for a long time, it may be more difficult to introduce a new friend. Dominance is natural in ferrets, as is with other creatures. You have to prepare for the worst even though you hope for the best. Be patient throughout this process, and don’t...

Ferrets are very intelligent little guys and very persistent. They can get into trouble if you don’t take precautions to ferret proof your home. Most importantly, you need to make sure they can’t reach the outside world on their own. They CANNOT survive on their own outside. Never underestimate a ferret, they will move large objects and get into openings YOU didn’t think they’d fit through....

The Essentials You should get these items BEFORE you purchase your ferret, that way you have time to to get everything setup and ready to go for when your new furbaby gets home. Let’s face it, when you pick up your little guy, the excitement will most likely lead you to forgetting a few items. Wire Cage, at least 2 cubic feet of space per ferret. Water Dispenser (one per ferret) . The tend to want ...

Ferrets are highly intelligent and very rewarding to own. But like any pet, they aren’t for everyone. There are things you need to consider before taking the plunge in bringing home your first ferret. Local Laws You’ll need to make sure that ferrets are legal in your state and town. There are a few places that it is illegal to have a ferret in the United States. Please check with your local city and state...