New ferrets.

[Ravnos]

I recently got a new pair of senior ferrets, to go along with the three I already had. As most ferrets do, they acclimated quickly, and are now tearing up the playroom and torturing my cats. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]





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[Boaguy]

ohhh pretty [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]
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[el_nico]

cute little buggers

[xxxjustinxxx]

ive always wanted one but i heard they bite and stink ?

[PythonGuy24]

Same here. My friend has two, they don't bite so much but they stink to high heaven. They're definetly cute though.

[dlamphere]

If you find anymore rescues let me know. I have an 8 year old and a 5 year old now (both rescues) but the 8 year old is not going to hang on much longer we have had him for 5 years now. My 5 year old is bonded to him and will not leave the cage without him. Im looking for another senior ferret for him to bond with so the going will not be that hard. I would hate to lose my younger guy due to greaf. I have been thinking of finding a home for him with other ferrets but I'm afraid he is spoiled to his (out time) and would be afraid he would not get that at a new home.

[Eraser]

AAAAAAAgh!!!!! I hate hearing people say that Ferrets bite and they stink terribly!! (sorry don't mean to rant.. but ya gotta get your facts straight) First off.. any animal will bite... you have to train your fert just like your would a puppy or kitten.. Second... Skunks stink!! unless your are planning on becoming a breeder.. most ferts sold in pet stores and shelters are descented.. there is still a slight lingering musky odor..but its not strong!! if they are not descented I agree YES they can smell!! but if you clean there litter everyday.. and don't bath them every week.. the ferret musky smell is very minimal!!! I hope this clears up some of the misconceptions that unfortunalty get thrown around concerning these great little guys!! I love all three of my boys.. and wouldn't trade them in for even the most expensive dog... talk about stink!! LOL

[Milky2005]

This thread is 2 years old

[Eraser]

So i guess, nobody's reading it eh??????? LOL

[chrispaine]

ya its old, who cares... ya dogs stink too... i didnt know you can get ferrets desented... and how can not bathin them help?

[Johari]

Bathing them too often strips their bodies of essential oils, and therefore their skin regenerates those oils even thicker and therefore makes the ferret stink more. Also really bad earwax can make a ferret stink. One of my ferts has bad earwax, and I have to clean his ears all the time...

Most commercial breeders in the US descent and desex their ferrets before they leave the breeder. You'll know if your ferret is both desexed and descented (and also from Marshall farms) if there are two bluish tattoos on their right ear.

Ferrets are cool, I love them.