Ferrets as pets are not to everyone's taste, but if you want to watch an interesting documentary about people who love ferrets and compete in ferret shows (much like the dog shows you see), you should watch Ferrets: The Pursuit of Excellence. It is available on the PBS website as well as Amazon and possibly Netflix. The main downside of owning ferrets (and it may not be a downside for you) is that they require a lot of attention for their mental health. If you are not home a lot, ferrets might not be the right pet for you.
Ferrets are good pets for people without children and are at home a lot. They are not like a cat or dog that you can leave alone for long periods of time. Ferrets require a lot of human interaction, and least 4 hours out of it's cage. It is not recommended to have a ferret if there are young children in the house, as ferrets can easily be hurt by them. And if you do have a ferret, children must be supervised at all times.
Well there are lots of things you may have to think about. Do you have small children? If so, it is not best to get a ferret. Guinea pigs are great with families! But are pretty lazy. Especially as they get older. If you want an active, curious and playful, funny little creature, a ferret is best for you! Guinea pigs are great with small children because they are eay going and are easily handled. Ferrets for small children, eh.... Not so much. Ferrets may at some point be a little too rough with babies, and nip at little fingers and toes. All in all, if you want a friendly, cuddly little lump of love, get a guinea pig. If you want, an active, playful, curious and funny pet, get a ferret. Ferrets are not BAD pets compared to guinea pigs, but it really depends on your lifestyle. Hope this helped!
Ferrets are very playful and friendly (also curious about everything). Baby ferrets nip a lot and should be trained not to nip or bite. They also need lots of care and attention from their owners. They can fit through tight spaces, so if you get a ferret, make sure you ferret-proof your home.
Ferrets are Wonderful companions! They are full of energy, develop close relationships with their people, and require a lot of attention. Keep in mind that 2 ferrets are always better than 1. They enjoy having a cage mate and will provide hours of entertainment during their uncaged exercise time. They will require at minimum a couple of hours a day outside their cage to explore and run and play. This can be 1 room or the entire house. That's up to you. I allow mine to run most of the time and cage only when I'm away from home or at night when we are sleeping for safety reasons. They will dig up your house plants and get into anything you don't want them to. So ferret proofing your home is a must! But well worth it! With proper care and a good quality diet, they provide many years of love and companionship.
There are several things to consider before you buy a ferret:
1. Do you have a suitable room or cage or can you buy one?
2. Are you willing to spend at least 45 minutes - 1hr a day cleaning
3. Can you afford vacinations and vets bills etc
4. Will you have time to spend at least 2-3hrs a day playing with your ferret
5. Do you have other pets that the ferret might not get on with
Ferrets are definitely not an impulse buy. They take a lot of care and attention. Maybe check out the library and see if they have some books about ferrets to get a good idea of what is involved in having a ferret
Ferrets are pets and they love to play so you have to give them attention and toys to play with. beware they are mischievous and tricky
Ferrets are not good pets for any children. There are no tests for allergic reactions for human from ferrets. Ferrets don't produce dander like cats, which causes allergic reactions in humans.
Ferrets are not good pets for any child, as they require a lot of care and time.
Ferrets are sold in Scotland. So they must be legal to keep as pets.
Ferrets are awsome pets.I have 3!! But this is my opinion
Ferrets have been banned as pets in Singapore.
Yes, there are domestic ferrets as pets in Minnesota.
Ferrets are not pets for little kids. Kids may hurt ferrets.
in england
Wild ferrets - European polecat ferrets live in Europe. Black Footed ferrets live in North America.
No, the State of California does not allow ferrets to be kept as household pets.
Ferrets are illegal in the state of California and Hawaii
Ferrets are not permitted to be kept as pets in Queensland, Australia.