what do I need to take care of a ferret?
what kind of water bottle do they like?
what other stuff do they like?
what kind of food is good for them?
what other things do they like to eat?
what time do they wake up?
can a ferret live alone if I give it enough attention?
I will be at school during until 2:30pm, but will have all the time in the evening to devote to a ferret..is that okay?
I had rabbits and gerbils for years, but they died at good old ages and now I am bored.I am used to caring for about 9 animals at a time but now i have none!
do you tink A ferret is a good choice?
and lastly what colour should I get?
Answers:
http://www.ferretsrus.co.uk/ferretsabout...
http://www.ferretsforum.co.uk/forum/sear...
http://www.ferretvillage.org/
and many others if you google ferrets forums
people are there because they love ferrets and will be able to help you more
ask questions dont just read answers
i do not suggest you get a ferret i had one and it got massive and then we discovered it was preg then it has like 5 babies and they were all over my house and they all bite and i had little kids at the time
i would highly recommend you research to make sure you know what you're getting yourself into. They are very stinky and very messy animals. I had 2 at one time and one is sure more than enough. Any food from the pet store will be okay for a ferret. If you want something to devote you're time to than I guess that would be a good choice bc they need constant care and cleaning. Ferrets can live by themselves as long as they get some sort of attention every now and then. A water bottle like one's that you had for hamsters would work well. I know that they need some sort of vitamin enhancement so that would help also.
ferrets are alot of work i just got one from marshall ferret farm and hes only 6 weeks old they poop alot and ferrets are really picky if they dont like there water bottle they wont drink out of it at all they can also get really mean at times if you dont let it have its way the color i would go with panda because mines is mixed with panda and siamese me i really dont think ferrets are a real goood pet unless youve had expierience
Large cage
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water bottle
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food dish
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hammock
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bedding
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shampoo
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nail clippers
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brush
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treats
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toys
food
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stain remover
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litterbox
Above is a list of stuff you will need with links to show you some good products.
The best food is one that does not have any corn, wheat, soy, or by-products and is made for ferrets.
Ferrets adjust to your schedule, but they do sleep about 18 hours a day.
Yes, a ferret can live alone. Just be prepared to spend 4-6 hours a day with it. Even if you have more than one, you will need to give them just as much out of the cage time to play.
It is fine for you to be gone a lot. Ferrets sleep quite a bit, and as long as they get at least 4 hours a day to play with you, they are fine.
Ferrets live about 8 years, give or take. I think ferrets can be great animals. They are fun, curious, and full of trouble!! They are alot like having a baby kitten. Just remember that they are a lot of work, and can be expensive. Ferrets need regular vet visits, and must be kept current on rabies and distemper shots.
Get any color you want. Better yet, go to your local shelter and adopt a homeless one. Try http://www.petfinder.com
hope this helps.
I'm afraid a ferret is not the best pet for you. You will need to own them in groups of two or more. You need to have everything ferret proofed, clean, and organized so that they can SAFELY run free while you are at school. I have a feeling you won't want to commit to this.
And for gosh sakes...if you are going to buy a pair of ferrets please research them first!!
http://www.ferretsr1.org
Ok, so I will try to answer all of your questions but I also want to direct you to ferretfacts.com. This site has a lot of good information on ferrets.
To take care of a ferret you need time, energy, financial, lots of supplies such as a cage, bedding, food, water/food dishes, water bottle, litter boxes, litter, toys, treats, supplements, etc.
Not all ferrets like water bottles and not all ferrets like water dishes. Some like both. You use the same type of water bottle as you would with gerbils and I think rabbits use them to.
Stuff that they like? Toys - squeeky toys, bell toys, crinkle toys, tunnels, things to dig in (such as long grain rice, sand and ferret safe packing peanuts). Treats - meat based treats are the best. Bedding - hammocks, sleep sacks, old tee shirts, towels and much more.
Food. Ferrets need a food that is high in protien and low in fiber. 8 in 1 Ultimate and Totally Ferret are good foods. You may also give them high quality cat/kitten food.
Ferrets like to eat a lot of different things, but that doesn't mean it is good for them. They love sweets, but that's very bad for them. My ferrets love chicken soup (you can get a recipie for that on ferretfacts.com).
Ferrets tend to set their schedulle to yours. When you are awake and around, they will be up and ready to play. If your a morning person, then they will be also..same goes if you are a night person. Ferrets do sleep quite a bit though.
Some ferrets prefer to live alone where some do better in a group. Even if you have all the time in the world, having two ferrets is still not a bad idea. Plus it is loads of fun to watch them play together. But again, this will depend on the ferrets personality.
Most people work and spend some time away from home. This is fine. However, ferrets do need a lot of socail time. A good rule of thumb is 4 hours per day of social time outside of their cage.
Lastly, Ferrets are considered to be a high maintance pet. They require alot of attention and time. Their vet bills can get costly and so can their needs.
Oh as for color, it really doesn't affect their personality. My suggestion is find a local ferret shelter and adopt a ferret due to personality. Spend some time in the shelter and get to know the ferrets. I am sure one will catch your heart and you won't care what color it is.
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