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Old 05-27-2012, 01:03 PM   #1
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Hello so im going to be moving into a bigger place soon hopefully well if i can find somewhere that allows pets but its proving difficult at the moment
And im thinking of getting a couple of ferrets from a rescue centre, but i have never owned ferrets before and have a few questions about them. I have done a bit of research on line but prefer to talk to people who have experience with ferrets. So if anyone owns/owned a ferret i would like some advise.

1. What size cage to get that suitable for 2 ferrets?

2. What's the best ferret food?

3. Do ferrets make good pets?

4. What jabs they need and how often do they need them

5. Should ferrets be taken for a walk on a leash or is it best not to?

And well anything else that you think would be important for someone who owns ferrets to know
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Old 05-27-2012, 01:58 PM   #2
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Sorry, I've never owned a ferret but just wanted to say how jealous of you I'll be when you get them! Hope someone can help. Best of luck
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Old 05-27-2012, 02:11 PM   #3
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Thanks they are gorgeous and mischievous, i can't wait took a lot of persuading the other half :P but he realised he was not going to win he lost the argument over getting me another hamster hehe. Plan on calling one bandit and kazi
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Old 05-27-2012, 02:53 PM   #4
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I asked very similar questions a few weeks ago but no one was able to give me any answers sadly :/ I'm not actually sure if anyone here even owns ferrets! I want a pair in the future and Mr Bobtail has said I can so now I just need to wait until we move house

Your best bet is to try lurking on some Ferret forums, I'm sure if you type "ferret forum UK" into Google something will come up! Also I don't suppose you would share any answers you find? I'm busy with my breeding research so don't really have the time to look up the things I want to know on Ferrets!
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Old 05-27-2012, 02:58 PM   #5
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I have also recently been intrested in having a ferret !
Let us know if you get them ? Xx
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Old 05-27-2012, 03:08 PM   #6
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I'll keep you both updated. Need to start saving for the cage and other things i will need, i will wait until september to get them so i can make sure i know enough to take care of a ferret before i go ahead and get them plus im on holiday for a week in august and cant really leave them with anyone else as they require at least 4 hours of play time a day.
Ferrets as Pets, ferrets pets, pet ferrets, ferret as pet - www.Ferret-World.com this site has a lot of information that may help you with your decision on getting ferrets let me know if you get them
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Old 05-27-2012, 03:24 PM   #7
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don't know to much about ferret buts just make sure they don't get out and near your hammie as they kill for fun not food and as you prob know they eats bunny rabbits


They are gorgeous though


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Old 05-27-2012, 03:34 PM   #8
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I know this one of my hamsters won't be around when i get them well if she is then i will be impressed. And the hamster cage will be in a room with door closed so the ferrets cant get to him. If it comes to it i will have the 2 on separate floors hamster up stairs and ferrets down stairs and build like a baby gate on the stairs that the ferrets cant get past i have considered this alot so don't worry my hammy will be kept out of harms way
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Old 05-27-2012, 03:55 PM   #9
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I have hear one story about a ferret that was like a womans dog followed her everywhere and when she whistled for it. it came running to her and she apparently walked it like a dog and took it on the bus to

they are really cute wee furries id just be very nervous of there bites
if you get them you should post pics up


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Old 05-27-2012, 05:21 PM   #10
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Ferrets are very curious and mischievous animals, and when they have floor time, the whole room they are in needs to be ferret proofed and they need to be watched with an eagle eye.

Another thing to be aware of is the food you feed them. In the wild, ferrets and weasels eat small mammals, and other critters they prey upon. So make sure there is as little corn, wheat, and other grains in their food.

They need to be taken to a vet for vaccinations, spaying and neutering, and other routine things. I also know that there are many homeless ferrets out there because people don't realize how much care they require, so I highly recommend adopting some who are in need of a forever home.

I don't know much more about ferrets, but I am sure if you go to a highly recommended ferret forum, they can tell you more.
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