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Old 11-12-2017, 04:27 AM   #1
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Question What do I need to know about Ferrets before getting one

I'v wanted Ferrets ever since I was little but never had the chance to get one so many years down the line i hope to get a Ferret so what do I need to know. Like 1. what type of cage do they need, 2. what human food can you feed them 3. how do you trim there nails 4. do they need baths, 5. do you need to fix or neuter them, 6.what toys do they need 7.what type of bedding and litter.
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Old 11-12-2017, 04:35 AM   #2
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Default Re: What do I need to know about Ferrets before getting one

I don't think there are many if any ferret owners on the forum now but there was a thread a while back which will give you some basic info about ferrets here.
They're not the easiest animals to keep as pets so it would probably be worth looking to see if there's a good ferret forum out there somewhere or contacting a breeder for some advice.
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Old 11-12-2017, 04:38 AM   #3
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Default Re: What do I need to know about Ferrets before getting one

HC isn't a place for ferrets sadly, I recommend this ferret forum Home | The Holistic Ferret Forum
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Old 11-12-2017, 09:30 AM   #4
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Default Re: What do I need to know about Ferrets before getting one

I wouldn't feed them human food unless you're willing to source high quality raw meats and such.They don't digest plant matter,being obligate carnivores just like cats.

Spay and neuter is a tricky subject.It is known to be detrimental to the health of animals especially done early in life(there's a known link between spay and neuter and adrenal disorders,obesity potentially in relation to adrenal disorder,higher cancer risks including cancers that are extremely rare if seen at all in unaltered animals,and many other issues including behavior problems).
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Old 11-12-2017, 11:05 AM   #5
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Default Re: What do I need to know about Ferrets before getting one

I've heard they are very smelly
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Old 11-12-2017, 08:24 PM   #6
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The smell does not bother me cuz my mom's friend had two of them.
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