Since starting Bunnies Barn, I have received quite a few enquiries asking if I board ferrets and the answer is yes, I do. It seems there are very few places that do board Ferrets and I personally think it is because they seem to have gained a negative image which is very undeserved.
Ferrets live 6 - 8 years on average although they have been known to live until 11 or 12. The females are called Jills and the males are called Hobs, baby ferrets are called Kits.
Ferrets do sleep a large part of the day but do usually adapt their schedule to that of their owner.
Ferrets will entertain you endlessly with their antics and as I recently told one owner, watching the Ferrets play beat watching the television anyday. I could have sat and watched them play all day. It certainly lifts your mood!
Ferrets are sociable and it is recommended to have more than one. Having two increases the fun factor for the owner as the ferrets interact with each other.
Ferrets are very intelligent and will continue to figure something out with surprising persistance.
They are a very quiet animal and the only time you will probably ever hear the Ferret make a noise is when it is hurt or frightened.
Ferrets can live in a cage, preferbaly with multiple levels and toys and they do need time out of the cage daily for playtime and exercise. Of course, you can take them for walks with a Ferret sized harness.
When the hot weather arrives, it is very important to make sure your Ferrets do not overheat. Ferrets are prone to heat stress and heatstroke are a very serious risk. Make sure your Ferrets cage is not placed in direct sunlight.
Ferrets do have the underserved reputation of being smelly and whilst it is true they have a distinctly musky odour about them, it is not overpowering. This odour comes from their skin glands.
If you are thinking about owning a Ferret, I would highly recommend it. They will entertain you endlessly with their antics.
FERRETS CHECK LIST
*SUITABLE LARGE CAGE WITH LEVELS
*FOOD DISH
*WATER BOTTLE
*COMPLETE FERRET FOOD
*BEDDING
*TUNNELS & HAMMOCK
*TOYS
*EXERCISE AREA
*FERRET HARNESS AND COLLAR
*LITTER TRAY & CAT LITTER
