Ferret Care : How to Care for Ferrets

By Laura, 8 January, 2011, 3 Comments

Caring for ferrets includes providing a multilevel wire cage with hammocks, a water bottle and food and litter pans. Feed ferrets specially formulated ferret food, and make sure they are under constant supervision. Find a veterinary clinic that frequently cares for ferrets with advice from a veterinarian in this free video on ferrets. Expert: James Talbott Bio: Dr. James R. Talbott is a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

The BeastMaster Movie Ferrets

By Laura, 25 August, 2010, No Comment

In my prior post on Ferret Fun Facts, I mentioned the 1982 movie BeastMaster. If you’ve seen BeastMaster, then you know how cool the two ferrets in the movie are. I have seen trained animals that can do amazing things, but ferrets seem to have a mind of their own and a short attention span when you want them to do something, but Ferrets Can Be Trained! And quite amazingly well.

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Ferret Fun Facts

By Laura, 25 August, 2010, No Comment

Here are some Ferret Fun Facts for Ferret lovers and owners.

Did You Know…

An unspayed female ferret is called a Jill
A spayed female is called a Sprite
An intact male is called a Hob
A neutered male is called a Gib
Baby ferrets are called Kits
All baby ferrets are White at birth
Some small ferrets can squeeze though holes just 1 inch in diameter
Ferret life spans are from 6 to 10 years
Ferrets have very flexible skeletal systems
Ferrets sleep so soundly they may not awaken even when picked up and shaken
The name Ferret means “Thief”
Ferrets have no instinctive fear of humans
Ferrets are part of the “Mink” family
A newborn baby ferret can fit onto a Teaspoon
Ferrets will eat Mice, Small Rodents, and watch out – even your Pet Bird
Ferrets are very smart and can be trained to do a number of things… Ever see the movie BeastMaster? Here is a scene from the show where two ferrets save the BeastMaster…

The original BeastMaster Movie from 1982 was an awesome display of how well ferrets can be trained. I was amazed when I first watched this movie and at the time, I didn’t really know what a ferret was! If you’ve never seen this movie and you love ferrets, you need to either go rent it right now or you can pick it up at Amazon.com.

These are some interesting Ferret Fun Facts. If you have other Fun Facts about your ferrets that you would like to tell us about, please send us an email or just leave your Ferret Fun Facts in the Comments section below.

Odd Skin Problem

By Laura, 23 February, 2010, No Comment

If anyone has any information about what this little guy might have, please help out!

I have a ferret that has an odd skin problem. The Vet said it could be anything from mites to some kind of fungal infection to adrenal disease. The black areas are where she took a biopsy…

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Should Ferrets Really Be Legal In California?

By Laura, 22 February, 2010, 2 Comments

Hey, I have a tough question which I wonder what your thought is on it, I live in California and have 3 ferrets and I love them, they have their own bedroom so they are free roamers, but I have often thought, I don’t know if I would want Ferrets legalized!!! Now hear me out, this is a tough one.

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Finally a Good Shot

By Ferret Fan, 22 February, 2010, No Comment

It’s really hard to get a good photo of a ferret unless they are sleeping, then you can take all the shots you want and they won’t care one bit.

Here is a really great shot with some nice color, a little accent and no blur! I thought everyone would enjoy it on your ferret blog.

This post was submitted by Ferret Fan.

Ferret War Dance & Dance of Joy

By Laura, 22 February, 2010, No Comment

Ferret dancing is a unique behavior of all pet ferrets. The dance of joy is a sure sign of complete and pure happiness and is a brilliant performance to watch. The ferret war dance is hard to distinguish as it has all of the same characteristics as the dance of joy, even the arching of the back which is a ferrets way of making him look bigger and scarier, but an angry ferret usually sends a warning in the form of hissing or screeches. Very angry or frightened ferrets will also let loose a musk spray bomb to ward off any unwanted situations. If your ferret appears to be frightened or angry, make sure to approach it with caution, they can be prone to fear biting if they feel scared or threatened, which is a natural protection mechanism for the little furballs.

The ferret war dance is a sign of a frightened or angry pet, be careful if your pet ferret is displaying some aggression and doing this dance. It is a good idea to evaluate what might be making your pet feel uneasy, remember, this is their way of trying to tell you something. On the other hand, if they are doing the dance of joy, then enjoy their display of happiness and in knowing that they are content with you and their home.

The video below is a wonderful display of ferret dancing, in one form or another. These little animals are a pleasure to watch as they play and challenge each other in their natural way of ferret dancing.

The Pet Ferret Frizz Look

By Laura, 10 February, 2010, No Comment

Ferret owners are surely familiar with their pet having what is known as the frizzed-out look, or the frizzed-out tail. This look is a sign of excitement in your pet ferret, weather it be good or bad…

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