I'm so glad for this advice. I originally was going to get one ferret but had done the research and decided to get a pair. Seeing that the number 1 toy was a companion makes me feel so much better about getting two, despite my mom thinking it was a crazy idea. I'm a renter but I'm determined to make my home ferret-proof and have the ways to do so. I'm so excited to get my first ferrets. (Planning on two males, naming them Rutt and Tuke.)
lovely video and totally agree. we recently adopted 4 ferrets who were all surrendered together. the shelter said we could just adopt 2, but after meeting them we couldn’t imagine separating them and I’m SO glad we didn’t. it makes me so sad to think about them being apart now after seeing how much they love each other.
So it was hilarious. When you were taking the string toys (mind blanked on what you called them) my kitten saw you and started trying to play with them through my phone screen. 😂
YES! DO NOT apologize for being right! You are putting the best interest of the animal above all else. Any negative reaction to that just stems from selfishness of the owner.
I got my lone ferret a buddy and my lone ferret got so depressed he kept flattening himself refused to eat and play any more but the second I got rid of the 2nd ferret a week later he started eating again started playing again and being himself again, I don’t believe it works for all ferrets
I’m so glad you touched on the catnip subject as well. I would hope I don’t have cat toys that are out that I’ve used catnip on. I’m starting a bag of cat toys and a bag of ferret toys to try my best to keep em separated haha
I had a T-max sock on a string and my ferret of 9 yrs chewed on it, got it stuck in his teeth and choked to death. You can't be careful enough with toys. Also my ferret crushes ping pong balls and ate so much rice from the rice bin that she was pooping out rice balls. Quickly removed both as unsafe toys. Ping pong balls okay with supervision
Towels are also good. My youngest girl, Sugar, took a hand towel from the kitchen and uses it as her blankie. She will sleep in blankets, but prefers her sleep mat (it has the same material as a donut bed), donut bed, slung over her brother, or a good towel to a blanket. No clue lol Another good toy is the crochet eggs or wonkies. I crochet my own toys for them, and Felix gets super upset if anyone touches them or Sugar takes them. Annie and Sugar can both fit in those hide and seek dog toys. For them, it’s 3 to 4 toys plus a bed lol
I just found your videos! Thank you for all of the information on the different types of toys. I also noticed your manga collection in the background and I have almost the same from Loveless to Sand Chronicles!
My ferrets coughing badly,, I'm worried, not had him long he was dumped in the wilderness and half dead when I found him. I've got a cold and I think he's got it too. I also think he's quite old, the vet can't tell his age but I've learned loads from YT and can tell he's about 60 in ferret years. It's breaking my heart hearing this cough..
okay i’m not alone my family and i are a blanket type of family and when i got my ferrets i made a blanket collection just for them and they love them😂😂😂
This video was so helpful, thank you for posting. Im currently saving and buying supplies to have a ferret. My sister had 2 ferrets when I was in middle school and I loved them. I might just wait until I have enough money for 2 of them because I really wouldn't want my fur baby to be lonely
omg you are adorable and so funny! Thank you for publishing your videos, Ive only had my buddy Cinnamon for a month or two so still learning how to interact with him, and your videos are helpful!
I recently got 2 ferrets a girl and a boy I'm still new in taking care of them but I've been doing research for hours to make sure I get it right that also means toys this helped a lot thank u
Just wanted to pop in to say that lone ferrets can absolutely be fine, at least in my many years of ferret experience. You form a different relationship with them, which to me feels more intense and they tend to be so much more snuggly. Get two or more if you can, that's awesome, but don't let her thoughts on this dissuade you from getting one if that is where you're at. :) If aliens want to take me away from humanity, please do so. I await my beachfront simulated habitat where I can sunbathe and read while sipping on coconut margaritas. Beam me up. Great toy suggestions overall though! Thank you for the video and your cute blue hair. Your ferrets are lucky to have you.
I would still disagree with you. I think it's awesome that your ferrets were alright being alone, but I continue to encourage everyone to get more than one. The reality is that the care requirements don't change very much whether you have 1 or 2 ferrets. You're still spending pretty much the same amount of time feeding, playing with, and cleaning up after them. So in my opinion, why wouldn't you just get two? I would also disagree that ferrets are more cuddly when you only have one. I had Luna as a lone ferret for quite a few months before adding more and she's always been just as squirmy. Lyra and Andromeda, on the other hand, are both huge cuddle bugs, both with me and their sisters. It really comes down to individual personalities when cuddles are involved
Sooo I’m getting kind of scared. I will be getting my first ferret in august but only one. That is because I live in Sweden and adopting a ferret is REALLY hard. We do not sell ferrets in pet stores and there are very few breeders. My closest breeder lives 4 hours away from me. Not only is it hard to find breeders, I was one of 8 people who was chosen to adopt a ferret while there were 27 other people who also wanted to adopt. I really want to get another ferret but my only way to do that is to wait for a ferret that needs to be rehomed and that could take up to 6 months. And I mean in all of Sweden. I’m starting to feel so much guilt and I don’t know what to do... As soon as I find a ferret who needs to be rehomed I will adopt though😥
Hej! Ifall du vill berätta vilken del av sverige du bor i så kan jag försöka hjälpa dig med att hitta en uppfödrare. Jag vet om många så ifall du vill kan jag hjälpa. ;)
My top 3 ferret channels that cover the best information is Friendly neighborhood ferrets (Kenya) Pazu and friends(Bryn) and My funky ferrets (Sam) they make amazing content on ferret care and I have learned the most from them another channel on raw feeding is Paws of pray!
I'm watching yours and other ferret owners videos while I'm saving up to 6k to get 2 ferrets (for cage, toys, food, vet bills, cleaning, Blankets and alot of other stuff) I actually have a notebook based on ferrets, it's funny how I learn more about ferrets in 3 days than I learn in school for a month 💀
Catnip is safe for ferrets unless it allergic to it, my ferret loves catnip toys for some reason and he’s never had a seizure or give any signs anything is wrong
My ferret isn't affected by catnip. I do try keep him away from it but most of the toys are for the cats but he steals them. It is old and not fresh catnip.
Ferret are ok alone but you have to considere this : « Wild polecats, as most other mammalian species, are solitary by nature, with adults encountering one another only for breeding or territory maintenance purposes. Thus it is appropriate for pet ferrets to be kept singly.2, 25 That said, a greater responsibility resides with owners as the sole providers of all options for healthy activity. Domestic ferrets, when given the opportunity, usually accept and engage with other ferrets. A huge proportion of their energy can be exhausted in this sort of social setting with no more investment from owners other than to be present to supervise, then sit back and enjoy the show. Well-socialized ferrets stalk, pounce, chase, and wrestle, engaging in an exhibition of their natural predatory, territorial, and breeding behaviors. Bonded ferrets usually prefer to sleep piled on top of one another. When choosing to house multiple ferrets together, most rescue organizations advise keeping a minimum of 3 ferrets, because they have a tendency to develop extremely strong bonds and the loss of a single companion can have detrimental consequences for a surviving ferret. Many ferrets experience grieving as is seen in species that mate for life, the severity of which can require hospitalization for prolonged anorexia, relapse of a previously controlled Helicobacter gastritis, or stress-induced gastrointestinal ulceration. Methods of introduction are beyond the scope of this article and are discussed in detail elsewhere. » « poorly socialized ferrets can become more affable and gregarious.» So with one ferret you become the other ferret :) ALSO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE VET BILLS THAT CAN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE ! we speack about 1000 $ in back up per ferrets ! I know some people who have experience with ferret that have to separate ferret because they are dangerous to each other so you have to get them out seperatly and have two cage. And sorry but your alien thing is right in some way but not realistic in a ideal world we let ferret free in nature do the job they have to do and they will die young. We are all egoist to keep animal with us (I include myself). Maybe you will not understand what I'm trying to say but its to long to explain. www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1094919415000080?via%3Dihub#sec6
I'm looking to get some ferrets in a few months. I've done enough research to know I want at least two, and I think four ferrets would be a little too much. What is your guys's opinions about getting two or three ferrets? Which one do you think is better?
Personally, I think 3-4 is the perfect number since there will always be someone to pair off and play with and if one of them (I hate to say it) passes away for whatever reason, they'll have their other companions there for comfort. I would suggest starting with 2 so you can get into a routine and figure out whether they're the right pets for you, then add on more as time passes. Jumping into a business (hehe), even one on the smaller side, could easily overwhelm someone new to owning ferrets. I hope that helps!
My ferret is a year old and hasn’t been with another ferret. Would it be okay if I just gave her a friend like, after all this time? I’m afraid that it’s too late but I’m trying to fix it
It's completely fine! I just adopted a new 6 month old rescue who gets along best with my 4 and 5 year old ❤ I have a playlist of videos all about bringing home new ferrets to a home that already has other ferrets😊
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets thank you!! That helps a lot 💕 but I can’t exactly do it until Christmas time but hopefully that’s still okay. I watch your videos on ferrets a lot and it really helps so thank you, and I asked about like instead of petco maybe we could go to shelters or something where they needed to be adopted but my family declined that
I'm in the same boat. I work at an animal rescue and conservation centre, and at the start of the year a family brought in their ferret after they found they couldn't meet her needs. We have other ferrets there, and we've tried over and over to try and introduce them safely, but even after all the time we could give them, she goes off her food for days on end and it's very concerning to us. I've decided to adopt her, and will hopefully do so before the end of the year, and maybe someday will try introducing her to other ferrets again at some point in the future. 🤞
I was in the same boat twice. It just takes time! When I introduced Jax to my younger two boys, he fought with them constantly. It took 4 weeks for him to sort it out with the first boy and about 9-10 months with the second. Now they're all best buds and play and snuggle together all the time 😊 It's not uncommon at all for newly introduced ferrets to fight and wrestle and bite and whatnot until they figure each other out. The rule of thumb is: no pee, poop, or blood, no foul. The more you intervene, the longer it will take for them to get used to each other. But if they do any of those three things, it's time to separate them and try again in a few hours or the next day. Hopefully that helped 💜
I happened to get a lone ferret, she’s just not social. She was with her 2 sisters but she just rather go explore on her own. I’d like to get her a friend but she’s just never been interested in interacting with another ferret. There’s nothing wrong with her she just rather explore on her own 🤷🏻♀️ she has play dates with her sisters (her sisters are with different owners) and she’s just like “meh”
Even if your ferret doesn't play with other ferrets, psychologically it is still healthy for them to be around their kind. Similarly to how closeness to other humans produces endorphins for us ^-^ Nova doesn't often play with her sisters, because she's old and tired, but she still benefits from the social bond of being surrounded by other ferrets. It's good that your ferret gets playtimes with her sisters, but don't think that her unwillingness to play doesn't mean she isn't benefiting
I have a "rover" ferret... he mostly ignores the other ferrets (two girls), wants to do his own thing... would rather explore than play most of the time... MOST of the time... But there are times when he decides he wants to play with the girls and he gets so excited... the girls also snuggle with him during sleep time... even though he's very much a loner, we know he enjoys the companionship with the girls even though he rarely plays with them.
Is it safe to have toys out while I am not home? Cause I know some aren't ferret safe but it depends on the ferret. I do not have ferrets yet but I am currently in the state of ferret proofing my room so they can free roam. Also are diy toys safe? Like if I make it with felt, Jean fabric, etc with hot glue or sewn up?
I leave toys out for my ferrets when we aren't home. The difference between leaving them out in free roam space and leaving them out in the cage is a matter of space. In the cage, the ferrets don't have much to do, whereas if they have a large space with more stuff to do they're less likely to get bored and chew! It's hard to give a strict "yes" or "no" with DIY toys because they're all very different, so it's really up to your own digression. If you're concerned, I recommend taking them away because it's better to be safe than sorry
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Thank you so much! I had been a little worried about hot glue so I am very glad you said that. I will for sure be making some of the diys from your channel. The Kong toys have been in so many videos so I will definitely look into getting some. Thank you so much for your tips! Lots of love coming from me! ❤
@@amasseyspeech Fleece is great for safety, as it doesn't tear into strips like other fabrics do so is less likely to cause a blockage! When it breaks apart it turns into little flakes, so I'd really recommend it for all pets :-)
@@pgakt Thanks for telling me! I have lots if fleece left over from an old rug project. I was planning on making toys, ramp covers, hammock and more for my future ferrets with fleece or other materials. I couldn't think of what fleece was called for some reason when I was writing the original comment so I put etc while listing the materials. I am still very thankful for letting me know that fleece is best to use.
For the balls they are amazing!!! But please make sure they are supervised and not in their cage alone because for example, my ferret DESTROYS those and the bells can be choking hazards in some toys
Please tell me why you do not support Marshall's. We are new to ferrets. We have 1 and wanted to add at least 1 more. I was told Marshall's was the way to go. What food do you recommend?
the reason why I said I’m thinking of getting one is because my mom is still thinking about it and I’m actually responsible enough to take care of them:)
@@swaggy8656 I called my mama and she had a perky personality yes she's sleeping a lot but when she's up she's going to play I found that getting cat stand good and also cat toys feel free to contact me I Facebook Calvin Williams ferrets for life
I got a ferret and had it for a year without it having a friend.. I’m afraid it’s too late to give her a friend, what do I do? I’m worried they won’t get along
I got my ferret of craigslist lil over 2 years ago.and they had her on the garage in a make shift cage.she was all alone.i bought her for xmas for my exs daughter when we were together.she bites.ayou cant put your hand in her cage to water or feed her so have to wear big thick gloves to do that.cant touch her she will bite you and draw blood.weve thought about getting another ferret for her bit we dont know if she will be aggressive like she is with us to another ferret.all she does is sleep sense we got her.but I do give her toys.she will play for about 5 min once in a while then ho back to sleep.but she does love her fleece throw blanket I bought her.and her cat toy.she doesnt care for the jungle balls at all.
I have a Marshall ferret and I feel like a terrible person. He's in his cage a lot because we're moving so its a mess..and I don't want to get another the way I got him but I also don't want him being alone..idk what to do. I love him but I feel so bad
I know this was 2 months ago but I would focus on finishing your moving. Whenever you can start to let the ferret out more often. Anything is better than nothing. Obviously the ferret would love to have a ferret companion but only get one if you think you can take care of it. Good luck and I hope you and your ferret situation improves!
one of my girls would die for tennis balls,, like really they're the best thing in the world to her however, they get destroyed so fast and are impossible to find,,, im buying her new ones all the time
Unless you're separating the kid from all other human contact for the rest of its life, the logic I'm applying to why you need more than one ferret doesn't apply to children. When you have an single child they still talk to, interact with, and are around other human beings. A lone ferret never sees another ferret again. Definitely not the same thing.
I plan to get my first ferret in around two weeks. I plan on getting another ferret as well, but quite possibly not for about another two months. Should this length of time be a serious concern for my ferret's health and ability to interact, or is this short enough of a time where he will be okay?? If need be, I'll make the arrangements to get a second ferret sooner rather than later than 2 months from now.
Ideally, it'll be easier for you in the long run to get two of them at once (especially if they're litter mates) because then you don't have to go through the introduction process. It really depends on your situation though. I first got Luna as a lone ferret because she was being rehomed by her previous owner by herself, and about 3 months later I adopted Nova (who was also being rehomed alone by her previous owner). I had always intended on getting more, but it took me that long to find another ferret that I felt would fit well with her (and me). So I guess my answer is that it depends on the situation. I encourage you to be familiar with the introduction process for when you're bringing your second baby home (if you decide to wait). I have a video on it, if you're interested in watching that.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Thank you! I am quite familiar with the introduction process and am planning on getting a second temporary cage for the quarantine bit. But I need a little bit of time because I want to properly gauge how much time and money goes into my first ferret before I get the second one so I am better prepared. I would prefer to get them at the same time, but my first one has to come from a pet store (I'm going to a proper exotic pets store where they keep their animals very well) in order to get my permit. The state I live in has weird laws and ways of getting permits. I've have searched everywhere and the only breeders I have found in my state have stopped breeding in the past year or so. I want to get my second ferret from a proper breeder, but the closest is around 4-5 hours away. So I figured I'll prepare and two months from now I'll make that trip. I hate having to support Marshall ferrets in any way, but I have no other choice to obtain a permit from my state. There are no ferret shelters or rehoming in my area. I found one person trying to rehome her ferret, but it's no longer available. Sorry that was a really long response. 😅
I really want to adopt another ferret, but I can’t really find places to adopt (I bought my first ferret) so i was wondering if you have any recommendations? 🥺
It depends on where you're from. I've gotten 3/4 of mine from kijiji and I have a video all about adopting ferrets from kijiji/craigslist/gumtree so you can check that out. Otherwise, here's a list of ferret rescues put together by pazuandfriends: docs.google.com/document/d/1oAw3Havv7X3XMSR5x-Wwj4uyhUpFzyHJcT7srTu9-mw/edit (it includes both canada and the USA). There's also a link to a reputable breeder list on there, though if you're planning on getting a ferret from a breeder you may have to wait until next spring since most reputable breeders have waitlists. Best of luck!
Yes! I'm actually in the process of making it right now as I introduce Andromeda and Elara to Luna and Nova. I don't know how long the video will take because it really depends on how long it takes for my girls to get along. They're on day 15 of introductions though and, though it's slow going, they're doing really good! I'll hopefully have the video up within the next month or so
Theyre a ferret mill (just like a puppy mill) which means they breed very unhealthy ferrets. The worst things they do is separating their kits from mom at far too young an age (which leads to social/developmental problems) and spay/neuter at only a few weeks old (which leads to cancer and hormonal problems in the future). And all of the products they sell (especially food/treats) are super unsafe and unhealthy. Eventually im making a video about this, I'm just working on it still.
hi, im getting a ferret fairly soon but i can only get one. my best friend has ferrets so we will be doing playdates very often. is that a good amount of socialisation for my ferret? i will probably be able to get another about 6 months after my first. help :(
That situation is sort of complicated and depends a lot on the individual ferrets themselves. I do DEFINITELY think that you should get a second ferret in six months, regardless of if the play dates work out or not. Even if you did play dates 2-3 times a week, it won't be the same as being around another ferret 24/7 and your ferret will still get lonely. Now... when it comes to ferret play dates there are two main things to consider: 1. Are the other ferrets vetted? You need to make sure that the other ferrets have been to the vet to rule out having parasites, mites, or any illnesses that may transfer to your ferret (or vice versa) 2. The temperaments of the ferrets. Play dates seem really amazing in practice, but the fact of the matter is that a lot of the time they just don't work out. Some ferrets are territorial or aggressive with ferrets that they don't know, so a play date will actually just turn into a fight. Take my ferrets for example: Elara is highly aggressive with new ferrets or ferrets she doesn't know (especially in her territory), Nova has adrenal which sometimes makes her aggressive towards other ferrets because of her hormone imbalance, and Luna is terrified of newcomers (she runs and hides when unfamiliar smells are around). This isn't to say that play dates won't work out, but make sure that you've prepared yourself in case they don't. Best of luck with your new ferret though! I really hope you can get another one soon
My girls aren't very destructive and the balls are pretty solid. I think with a destructive and stronger ferret, they may pose a risk; but each ferret is different so what works for some won't work for others.
Where an you get baby ferrets other than a pet store which probably sells Marshall’s ferrets? We have one ferret that is a Marshall’s , but I have learned so much and still learning since we got him and I want another baby but nit sure where to get one.
Try rescues/rehoming sites! I just adopted my 3 month old boy from a local rehoming situation, and am in the process of adopting another 6 month old boy that I found on an online ad. Plenty of people impulse buy and then immediately rehome baby ferrets, you’re bound to come across one eventually if you keep searching :)
I'm getting a 8 week old ferret I wanna get two but I don't have the money along with the place I'm moving into only allows two animals and I already have a snake. Any tips in how to care for it theres not much info on babys
Dont get one then. If you cant afford two, you cant afford one because most ferrets get medical issues in their life and need very expensive vet bills. Trust me, it's just better not to get them than to give them away.
on pazuandfriends channel theres a video called "ultimate ferret care guide", check that out. Her channel has a lot of informational videos. In the future make sure to do your research BEFORE purchasing an animal. Not researching before hand is known as "impulse purchasing" and it is very frowned upon. Impulse purchasing often leads to people owning an animal that they can't take care of, because they didn't know that specific animals care requirements when buying it and only after research find out that it's not a good fit for their lifestyle. Ferrets are very complicated pets and require very special care. If you have any specifc questions dm me on instagram, but please check out that youtube channel first.
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets Actually it was a gift for my son from his father which is my husband but we knew only a little about them but I’ll check her channel out
Even so, as the parents you should have done research before buying the ferret. I'm glad you're looking for information now though, please make sure your son also does his own research.
i got my first ferret around 6 months ago and she’s the love of my life. my room has become her room!
Omg I fell in love 😍 with her she’s so pretty I’m going to show a pic of her
Awe I don’t know how to show the pic of her here lol
Could you give me any suggestions on my ferret I am so green just got her yesterday she kept me up all night
I hope you enjoy your time with your ferret, what’s her name?
@@fyluf2376 I call her mama
I'm so glad for this advice. I originally was going to get one ferret but had done the research and decided to get a pair. Seeing that the number 1 toy was a companion makes me feel so much better about getting two, despite my mom thinking it was a crazy idea. I'm a renter but I'm determined to make my home ferret-proof and have the ways to do so. I'm so excited to get my first ferrets. (Planning on two males, naming them Rutt and Tuke.)
lovely video and totally agree. we recently adopted 4 ferrets who were all surrendered together. the shelter said we could just adopt 2, but after meeting them we couldn’t imagine separating them and I’m SO glad we didn’t. it makes me so sad to think about them being apart now after seeing how much they love each other.
Lots great ideas TY ! I have 5 . rescued 2 others yesterday. Blending them slowly . Videos help ALOT
Will I ever have enough toys for my ferrets?
No, I don't think so
Hahaha I know the feeling
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets We went through them all the other day and discovered we have like 10 teaser toys, oops hahah
Puppie I saw you on that one ferret channel who uses scrap pieces of fabric for her ferrets but hi!
My funky ferrets has a great video on ferret enrichment ideas and toys you can make with stuff at home
My mom says they have enough toys. When Sugar gets bored after five seconds, there will never be enough toys. Toys are pet therapy.
Gonna get my first ferret soon and these videos are awesome 👏🏻
Same
So it was hilarious. When you were taking the string toys (mind blanked on what you called them) my kitten saw you and started trying to play with them through my phone screen. 😂
love the shout out to my boys!!!!! :) Altivo and Tulio miss their antie :)
Second, I GUESS
6:21 I DIED LAUGHING
17:52 YUP! No. 1 must-have for ferrets **ever**! Don't apologize for being right!!!
Libbylooper 😂😂😂 Same lmao!
Sameee
YES! DO NOT apologize for being right! You are putting the best interest of the animal above all else. Any negative reaction to that just stems from selfishness of the owner.
My ferret stashes his favorite ball under our couch everyday and I always have to pull it out of there if I want to play with him with the ball 😂
omgg I am super late to this video but wow your taste in manga is so great lol!!
I got my lone ferret a buddy and my lone ferret got so depressed he kept flattening himself refused to eat and play any more but the second I got rid of the 2nd ferret a week later he started eating again started playing again and being himself again, I don’t believe it works for all ferrets
I am so happy to hear he is doing better now that he has a friend!
@@angelknivess he said he got rid of the other ferret and the other one started doing better
I’m so glad you touched on the catnip subject as well. I would hope I don’t have cat toys that are out that I’ve used catnip on. I’m starting a bag of cat toys and a bag of ferret toys to try my best to keep em separated haha
I had a T-max sock on a string and my ferret of 9 yrs chewed on it, got it stuck in his teeth and choked to death. You can't be careful enough with toys.
Also my ferret crushes ping pong balls and ate so much rice from the rice bin that she was pooping out rice balls. Quickly removed both as unsafe toys. Ping pong balls okay with supervision
Towels are also good. My youngest girl, Sugar, took a hand towel from the kitchen and uses it as her blankie. She will sleep in blankets, but prefers her sleep mat (it has the same material as a donut bed), donut bed, slung over her brother, or a good towel to a blanket. No clue lol
Another good toy is the crochet eggs or wonkies. I crochet my own toys for them, and Felix gets super upset if anyone touches them or Sugar takes them.
Annie and Sugar can both fit in those hide and seek dog toys. For them, it’s 3 to 4 toys plus a bed lol
I plan on getting two ferrets named chai and frapachino
I’m so sad I had two ferrets and when she said they need a buddy I just started balling
And why did you start crying
I just found your videos! Thank you for all of the information on the different types of toys. I also noticed your manga collection in the background and I have almost the same from Loveless to Sand Chronicles!
My ferrets coughing badly,, I'm worried, not had him long he was dumped in the wilderness and half dead when I found him. I've got a cold and I think he's got it too. I also think he's quite old, the vet can't tell his age but I've learned loads from YT and can tell he's about 60 in ferret years. It's breaking my heart hearing this cough..
2:22 THIS IS SO YOU, I'M DYING
okay i’m not alone my family and i are a blanket type of family and when i got my ferrets i made a blanket collection just for them and they love them😂😂😂
This video was so helpful, thank you for posting. Im currently saving and buying supplies to have a ferret. My sister had 2 ferrets when I was in middle school and I loved them. I might just wait until I have enough money for 2 of them because I really wouldn't want my fur baby to be lonely
omg you are adorable and so funny! Thank you for publishing your videos, Ive only had my buddy Cinnamon for a month or two so still learning how to interact with him, and your videos are helpful!
I recently got 2 ferrets a girl and a boy I'm still new in taking care of them but I've been doing research for hours to make sure I get it right that also means toys this helped a lot thank u
Just wanted to pop in to say that lone ferrets can absolutely be fine, at least in my many years of ferret experience. You form a different relationship with them, which to me feels more intense and they tend to be so much more snuggly. Get two or more if you can, that's awesome, but don't let her thoughts on this dissuade you from getting one if that is where you're at. :)
If aliens want to take me away from humanity, please do so. I await my beachfront simulated habitat where I can sunbathe and read while sipping on coconut margaritas. Beam me up.
Great toy suggestions overall though! Thank you for the video and your cute blue hair. Your ferrets are lucky to have you.
I would still disagree with you. I think it's awesome that your ferrets were alright being alone, but I continue to encourage everyone to get more than one. The reality is that the care requirements don't change very much whether you have 1 or 2 ferrets. You're still spending pretty much the same amount of time feeding, playing with, and cleaning up after them. So in my opinion, why wouldn't you just get two? I would also disagree that ferrets are more cuddly when you only have one. I had Luna as a lone ferret for quite a few months before adding more and she's always been just as squirmy. Lyra and Andromeda, on the other hand, are both huge cuddle bugs, both with me and their sisters. It really comes down to individual personalities when cuddles are involved
Thank you for all the great toy ideas and great info.
Sooo I’m getting kind of scared. I will be getting my first ferret in august but only one. That is because I live in Sweden and adopting a ferret is REALLY hard. We do not sell ferrets in pet stores and there are very few breeders. My closest breeder lives 4 hours away from me. Not only is it hard to find breeders, I was one of 8 people who was chosen to adopt a ferret while there were 27 other people who also wanted to adopt.
I really want to get another ferret but my only way to do that is to wait for a ferret that needs to be rehomed and that could take up to 6 months. And I mean in all of Sweden.
I’m starting to feel so much guilt and I don’t know what to do...
As soon as I find a ferret who needs to be rehomed I will adopt though😥
Hey as long as you keep you ferret intertained thell be fine
Hej! Ifall du vill berätta vilken del av sverige du bor i så kan jag försöka hjälpa dig med att hitta en uppfödrare. Jag vet om många så ifall du vill kan jag hjälpa. ;)
I'm saving up to get two ferrets and I'm doing all the research I can as possible to have the best life for my little ferrets
Best of luck with your research!!!
My top 3 ferret channels that cover the best information is Friendly neighborhood ferrets (Kenya) Pazu and friends(Bryn) and My funky ferrets (Sam) they make amazing content on ferret care and I have learned the most from them another channel on raw feeding is Paws of pray!
Love this!
I'm watching yours and other ferret owners videos while I'm saving up to 6k to get 2 ferrets (for cage, toys, food, vet bills, cleaning, Blankets and alot of other stuff) I actually have a notebook based on ferrets, it's funny how I learn more about ferrets in 3 days than I learn in school for a month 💀
I feel so sad for no having another ferret, it's really hard to find them in adoption and they are so expensive to buy in here 😢😭
Look on rehome sites! or for a local ferret shelter
Catnip is safe for ferrets unless it allergic to it, my ferret loves catnip toys for some reason and he’s never had a seizure or give any signs anything is wrong
My ferret isn't affected by catnip. I do try keep him away from it but most of the toys are for the cats but he steals them. It is old and not fresh catnip.
Andromeda is love, Andromeda is life
I getting ferret and I'm thinking of naming it loy
Ferret are ok alone but you have to considere this : « Wild polecats, as most other mammalian species, are solitary by nature, with adults encountering one another only for breeding or territory maintenance purposes. Thus it is appropriate for pet ferrets to be kept singly.2, 25 That said, a greater responsibility resides with owners as the sole providers of all options for healthy activity. Domestic ferrets, when given the opportunity, usually accept and engage with other ferrets. A huge proportion of their energy can be exhausted in this sort of social setting with no more investment from owners other than to be present to supervise, then sit back and enjoy the show. Well-socialized ferrets stalk, pounce, chase, and wrestle, engaging in an exhibition of their natural predatory, territorial, and breeding behaviors. Bonded ferrets usually prefer to sleep piled on top of one another. When choosing to house multiple ferrets together, most rescue organizations advise keeping a minimum of 3 ferrets, because they have a tendency to develop extremely strong bonds and the loss of a single companion can have detrimental consequences for a surviving ferret. Many ferrets experience grieving as is seen in species that mate for life, the severity of which can require hospitalization for prolonged anorexia, relapse of a previously controlled Helicobacter gastritis, or stress-induced gastrointestinal ulceration. Methods of introduction are beyond the scope of this article and are discussed in detail elsewhere. »
« poorly socialized ferrets can become more affable and gregarious.»
So with one ferret you become the other ferret :)
ALSO YOU NEED TO CONSIDER THE VET BILLS THAT CAN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE ! we speack about 1000 $ in back up per ferrets !
I know some people who have experience with ferret that have to separate ferret because they are dangerous to each other so you have to get them out seperatly and have two cage.
And sorry but your alien thing is right in some way but not realistic in a ideal world we let ferret free in nature do the job they have to do and they will die young. We are all egoist to keep animal with us (I include myself). Maybe you will not understand what I'm trying to say but its to long to explain.
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1094919415000080?via%3Dihub#sec6
I'm looking to get some ferrets in a few months. I've done enough research to know I want at least two, and I think four ferrets would be a little too much. What is your guys's opinions about getting two or three ferrets? Which one do you think is better?
Personally, I think 3-4 is the perfect number since there will always be someone to pair off and play with and if one of them (I hate to say it) passes away for whatever reason, they'll have their other companions there for comfort. I would suggest starting with 2 so you can get into a routine and figure out whether they're the right pets for you, then add on more as time passes. Jumping into a business (hehe), even one on the smaller side, could easily overwhelm someone new to owning ferrets. I hope that helps!
When are you posting the introducing ferrets video? I'm getting more ferrets very soon. And love your videos ❤️
I'm still not super sure, it depends on how long it takes my ferrets to get along. I'm hoping it'll be up in the next month.
My ferret is a year old and hasn’t been with another ferret. Would it be okay if I just gave her a friend like, after all this time? I’m afraid that it’s too late but I’m trying to fix it
It's completely fine! I just adopted a new 6 month old rescue who gets along best with my 4 and 5 year old ❤ I have a playlist of videos all about bringing home new ferrets to a home that already has other ferrets😊
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets thank you!! That helps a lot 💕 but I can’t exactly do it until Christmas time but hopefully that’s still okay. I watch your videos on ferrets a lot and it really helps so thank you, and I asked about like instead of petco maybe we could go to shelters or something where they needed to be adopted but my family declined that
Do you have any videos about what kind of cage you should get?
2:17 real.
I have 1 ferret at the moment which I rescued last weekend. I would love to get her a friend but she doesn't do well with other ferrets :(. .
I'm in the same boat. I work at an animal rescue and conservation centre, and at the start of the year a family brought in their ferret after they found they couldn't meet her needs. We have other ferrets there, and we've tried over and over to try and introduce them safely, but even after all the time we could give them, she goes off her food for days on end and it's very concerning to us. I've decided to adopt her, and will hopefully do so before the end of the year, and maybe someday will try introducing her to other ferrets again at some point in the future. 🤞
I was in the same boat twice. It just takes time! When I introduced Jax to my younger two boys, he fought with them constantly. It took 4 weeks for him to sort it out with the first boy and about 9-10 months with the second. Now they're all best buds and play and snuggle together all the time 😊
It's not uncommon at all for newly introduced ferrets to fight and wrestle and bite and whatnot until they figure each other out. The rule of thumb is: no pee, poop, or blood, no foul. The more you intervene, the longer it will take for them to get used to each other. But if they do any of those three things, it's time to separate them and try again in a few hours or the next day. Hopefully that helped 💜
@@mildlynerdy thanks but we have tried everything she even attacks my dog so i just make shore to give her a lot of my attention throughout the day.
Me and my Best Friend's are getting ferrets
I happened to get a lone ferret, she’s just not social. She was with her 2 sisters but she just rather go explore on her own. I’d like to get her a friend but she’s just never been interested in interacting with another ferret. There’s nothing wrong with her she just rather explore on her own 🤷🏻♀️ she has play dates with her sisters (her sisters are with different owners) and she’s just like “meh”
Even if your ferret doesn't play with other ferrets, psychologically it is still healthy for them to be around their kind. Similarly to how closeness to other humans produces endorphins for us ^-^ Nova doesn't often play with her sisters, because she's old and tired, but she still benefits from the social bond of being surrounded by other ferrets. It's good that your ferret gets playtimes with her sisters, but don't think that her unwillingness to play doesn't mean she isn't benefiting
I have a "rover" ferret... he mostly ignores the other ferrets (two girls), wants to do his own thing... would rather explore than play most of the time... MOST of the time...
But there are times when he decides he wants to play with the girls and he gets so excited... the girls also snuggle with him during sleep time... even though he's very much a loner, we know he enjoys the companionship with the girls even though he rarely plays with them.
Is it safe to have toys out while I am not home? Cause I know some aren't ferret safe but it depends on the ferret. I do not have ferrets yet but I am currently in the state of ferret proofing my room so they can free roam. Also are diy toys safe? Like if I make it with felt, Jean fabric, etc with hot glue or sewn up?
I leave toys out for my ferrets when we aren't home. The difference between leaving them out in free roam space and leaving them out in the cage is a matter of space. In the cage, the ferrets don't have much to do, whereas if they have a large space with more stuff to do they're less likely to get bored and chew! It's hard to give a strict "yes" or "no" with DIY toys because they're all very different, so it's really up to your own digression. If you're concerned, I recommend taking them away because it's better to be safe than sorry
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Thank you so much! I had been a little worried about hot glue so I am very glad you said that. I will for sure be making some of the diys from your channel. The Kong toys have been in so many videos so I will definitely look into getting some. Thank you so much for your tips! Lots of love coming from me! ❤
@@amasseyspeech Fleece is great for safety, as it doesn't tear into strips like other fabrics do so is less likely to cause a blockage!
When it breaks apart it turns into little flakes, so I'd really recommend it for all pets :-)
@@pgakt Thanks for telling me! I have lots if fleece left over from an old rug project. I was planning on making toys, ramp covers, hammock and more for my future ferrets with fleece or other materials. I couldn't think of what fleece was called for some reason when I was writing the original comment so I put etc while listing the materials. I am still very thankful for letting me know that fleece is best to use.
Ginger MM No problem :-)
For the balls they are amazing!!! But please make sure they are supervised and not in their cage alone because for example, my ferret DESTROYS those and the bells can be choking hazards in some toys
Please tell me why you do not support Marshall's. We are new to ferrets. We have 1 and wanted to add at least 1 more. I was told Marshall's was the way to go. What food do you recommend?
I had no idea you could buy dryer tubes for ferrets and I already bought a $25 ferret tube 😫
I just got my first ferret yesterday she had me up all night and you saying you want me to get another one okay I think about it
Omg how is it bc I’m thinking on getting one
Avocado if you’re not willing to take care of it, staying up, and wasting your free time to play with it then dont get one. That’s what I’ll say :)
the reason why I said I’m thinking of getting one is because my mom is still thinking about it and I’m actually responsible enough to take care of them:)
@@swaggy8656 I called my mama and she had a perky personality yes she's sleeping a lot but when she's up she's going to play I found that getting cat stand good and also cat toys feel free to contact me I Facebook Calvin Williams ferrets for life
I got a ferret and had it for a year without it having a friend.. I’m afraid it’s too late to give her a friend, what do I do? I’m worried they won’t get along
i need to get another ferret
I got my ferret of craigslist lil over 2 years ago.and they had her on the garage in a make shift cage.she was all alone.i bought her for xmas for my exs daughter when we were together.she bites.ayou cant put your hand in her cage to water or feed her so have to wear big thick gloves to do that.cant touch her she will bite you and draw blood.weve thought about getting another ferret for her bit we dont know if she will be aggressive like she is with us to another ferret.all she does is sleep sense we got her.but I do give her toys.she will play for about 5 min once in a while then ho back to sleep.but she does love her fleece throw blanket I bought her.and her cat toy.she doesnt care for the jungle balls at all.
WOW
Not for everyone but my cats and ferret are best friends and didnt need a second ferret. No reason to support Marshall.
You don’t need to support Marshall in order to get a second ferret tho? You can just adopt one from a rescue/ rehoming situation.
Jokes on you because I want several more ferrets why are they addicting?????
I have a Marshall ferret and I feel like a terrible person. He's in his cage a lot because we're moving so its a mess..and I don't want to get another the way I got him but I also don't want him being alone..idk what to do. I love him but I feel so bad
I know this was 2 months ago but I would focus on finishing your moving. Whenever you can start to let the ferret out more often. Anything is better than nothing. Obviously the ferret would love to have a ferret companion but only get one if you think you can take care of it. Good luck and I hope you and your ferret situation improves!
one of my girls would die for tennis balls,, like really they're the best thing in the world to her however, they get destroyed so fast and are impossible to find,,, im buying her new ones all the time
Thanks
Sorta makes me think of oh you can only have 1 child? You shouldn't have any then
Unless you're separating the kid from all other human contact for the rest of its life, the logic I'm applying to why you need more than one ferret doesn't apply to children. When you have an single child they still talk to, interact with, and are around other human beings. A lone ferret never sees another ferret again. Definitely not the same thing.
I plan to get my first ferret in around two weeks. I plan on getting another ferret as well, but quite possibly not for about another two months. Should this length of time be a serious concern for my ferret's health and ability to interact, or is this short enough of a time where he will be okay?? If need be, I'll make the arrangements to get a second ferret sooner rather than later than 2 months from now.
Ideally, it'll be easier for you in the long run to get two of them at once (especially if they're litter mates) because then you don't have to go through the introduction process. It really depends on your situation though. I first got Luna as a lone ferret because she was being rehomed by her previous owner by herself, and about 3 months later I adopted Nova (who was also being rehomed alone by her previous owner). I had always intended on getting more, but it took me that long to find another ferret that I felt would fit well with her (and me).
So I guess my answer is that it depends on the situation. I encourage you to be familiar with the introduction process for when you're bringing your second baby home (if you decide to wait). I have a video on it, if you're interested in watching that.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Thank you! I am quite familiar with the introduction process and am planning on getting a second temporary cage for the quarantine bit. But I need a little bit of time because I want to properly gauge how much time and money goes into my first ferret before I get the second one so I am better prepared. I would prefer to get them at the same time, but my first one has to come from a pet store (I'm going to a proper exotic pets store where they keep their animals very well) in order to get my permit. The state I live in has weird laws and ways of getting permits. I've have searched everywhere and the only breeders I have found in my state have stopped breeding in the past year or so.
I want to get my second ferret from a proper breeder, but the closest is around 4-5 hours away. So I figured I'll prepare and two months from now I'll make that trip. I hate having to support Marshall ferrets in any way, but I have no other choice to obtain a permit from my state. There are no ferret shelters or rehoming in my area. I found one person trying to rehome her ferret, but it's no longer available.
Sorry that was a really long response. 😅
I really want to adopt another ferret, but I can’t really find places to adopt (I bought my first ferret) so i was wondering if you have any recommendations? 🥺
It depends on where you're from. I've gotten 3/4 of mine from kijiji and I have a video all about adopting ferrets from kijiji/craigslist/gumtree so you can check that out. Otherwise, here's a list of ferret rescues put together by pazuandfriends: docs.google.com/document/d/1oAw3Havv7X3XMSR5x-Wwj4uyhUpFzyHJcT7srTu9-mw/edit (it includes both canada and the USA). There's also a link to a reputable breeder list on there, though if you're planning on getting a ferret from a breeder you may have to wait until next spring since most reputable breeders have waitlists. Best of luck!
A lovely video 👍⭐️
can u do a video on how to introduce a new ferret to your other(s)?
Yes! I'm actually in the process of making it right now as I introduce Andromeda and Elara to Luna and Nova. I don't know how long the video will take because it really depends on how long it takes for my girls to get along. They're on day 15 of introductions though and, though it's slow going, they're doing really good! I'll hopefully have the video up within the next month or so
These are great toys
Whats wrong with Marshalls? I'm still learning
Theyre a ferret mill (just like a puppy mill) which means they breed very unhealthy ferrets. The worst things they do is separating their kits from mom at far too young an age (which leads to social/developmental problems) and spay/neuter at only a few weeks old (which leads to cancer and hormonal problems in the future). And all of the products they sell (especially food/treats) are super unsafe and unhealthy. Eventually im making a video about this, I'm just working on it still.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets oooo got ya. So what food would you recommend then
I'll be making a video on that in a few weeks 😊
hi, im getting a ferret fairly soon but i can only get one. my best friend has ferrets so we will be doing playdates very often. is that a good amount of socialisation for my ferret? i will probably be able to get another about 6 months after my first. help :(
That situation is sort of complicated and depends a lot on the individual ferrets themselves. I do DEFINITELY think that you should get a second ferret in six months, regardless of if the play dates work out or not. Even if you did play dates 2-3 times a week, it won't be the same as being around another ferret 24/7 and your ferret will still get lonely. Now... when it comes to ferret play dates there are two main things to consider:
1. Are the other ferrets vetted? You need to make sure that the other ferrets have been to the vet to rule out having parasites, mites, or any illnesses that may transfer to your ferret (or vice versa)
2. The temperaments of the ferrets. Play dates seem really amazing in practice, but the fact of the matter is that a lot of the time they just don't work out. Some ferrets are territorial or aggressive with ferrets that they don't know, so a play date will actually just turn into a fight. Take my ferrets for example: Elara is highly aggressive with new ferrets or ferrets she doesn't know (especially in her territory), Nova has adrenal which sometimes makes her aggressive towards other ferrets because of her hormone imbalance, and Luna is terrified of newcomers (she runs and hides when unfamiliar smells are around).
This isn't to say that play dates won't work out, but make sure that you've prepared yourself in case they don't. Best of luck with your new ferret though! I really hope you can get another one soon
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets thank you!!
7:29 how do you think those balls could cause a problem to them ? , maybe they can break it off?
My girls aren't very destructive and the balls are pretty solid. I think with a destructive and stronger ferret, they may pose a risk; but each ferret is different so what works for some won't work for others.
Whats wrong with marshal, im a new ferret owner
Check out the video "Marshall farms exposed" on the channel pazuandfriends
Where did you get that chicken leg ? I must have lol
I can't remember 😭 I've had it for a few years, I just know it was a small local shop but I can't remember the name
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets I think I found it on chewy so I’m wishing patiently in the mail
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Damn it!!
Where an you get baby ferrets other than a pet store which probably sells Marshall’s ferrets? We have one ferret that is a Marshall’s , but I have learned so much and still learning since we got him and I want another baby but nit sure where to get one.
Some reputable breeders sell younger ferrets!
Try rescues/rehoming sites! I just adopted my 3 month old boy from a local rehoming situation, and am in the process of adopting another 6 month old boy that I found on an online ad. Plenty of people impulse buy and then immediately rehome baby ferrets, you’re bound to come across one eventually if you keep searching :)
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Sorry I have a lone ferret and I can't buy another so this video is making me really upset when you talk about having my alone parents
The pause ...
I'm getting a 8 week old ferret I wanna get two but I don't have the money along with the place I'm moving into only allows two animals and I already have a snake. Any tips in how to care for it theres not much info on babys
Dont get one then. If you cant afford two, you cant afford one because most ferrets get medical issues in their life and need very expensive vet bills. Trust me, it's just better not to get them than to give them away.
Wuts yur favorite toy ?
Hi I’m new to ur channel I just need some advice pls pls pls help me lol I just got an 9 week old baby girl ferret Idk nothing pls help me lol
on pazuandfriends channel theres a video called "ultimate ferret care guide", check that out. Her channel has a lot of informational videos.
In the future make sure to do your research BEFORE purchasing an animal. Not researching before hand is known as "impulse purchasing" and it is very frowned upon. Impulse purchasing often leads to people owning an animal that they can't take care of, because they didn't know that specific animals care requirements when buying it and only after research find out that it's not a good fit for their lifestyle. Ferrets are very complicated pets and require very special care. If you have any specifc questions dm me on instagram, but please check out that youtube channel first.
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets Actually it was a gift for my son from his father which is my husband but we knew only a little about them but I’ll check her channel out
Even so, as the parents you should have done research before buying the ferret. I'm glad you're looking for information now though, please make sure your son also does his own research.
my ferret ca fit their mouth round it, it died😣
jk
This video is long asf.
don't watch it then 🤷♀️ I got important information to go over, my guy.