Read more at: AFA Ferret Color and Pattern Standards Chart A Note on Ferret Colors: Ferret’s colors and patterns can change very dramatically with each seasonal coat change, and with age. If you …

Ferret Bedding Ferrets prefer soft, warm places to sleep, and will often search out the softest blanket in the house. Fleece is the most popular bedding material, and is well loved by ferrets.

Introducing New Ferrets Introducing ferrets can be as easy as putting them together and watching them play, or it can require months of carefully supervised interactions before they can be safely left alone. …

How Much do Ferrets Cost to Own? Ferrets can be very expensive pets to own, and are prone to many health issues. It is important to be fully prepared for any situation financially before bringing your …

Treats can be a great way to provide positive reinforcement for training purposes, giving medications, and for a light snack. Any treat you give should be something that is HEALTHY for the ferret and that …

Private Breeders Ferrets from a reputable breeder are often significantly healthier than ferrets who have come from a mill/pet store or a BYB (Back Yard Breeder). A responsible breeder carefully monitors …

Ferret Shelters Adoptions Shelter/Adopted Ferrets Behavior: Often come pre-trained, but may have behavior issues to to abuse, poor conditions/treatment from prior owners, shelter shock, and …

Ferrets need their claws clipped about every two weeks. The easiest way to clip claws or clean ears (if you have a single ferret) is to put a bit of oil (salmon, herring, marine fish, EVOO) on their tummies …

Ferrets have also been used for pest control (much like cats), running electrical lines (read about the famous Electrician Ferret Freddie), cleaning pipes (read about “ Felicia the Ferret Pipe Cleaner “), …

Hissing: Some ferrets actually hiss. Hissing may be a sound of displeasure (fear, anger, or a warning to back off), but many ferrets hiss in play (especially when play-fighting cage-mates). Some ferrets …