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Am I ready for a ferret2007-11-24 21:57:31

I have,toys(lots),water bottle,feeders plus food, hammock,cage,collar,leash, harness, carriors,litter plus litter box,bedding,shampoo,nail clippers, ear cleaning care,treats

Am I all set?!

Answers:

Let me first of all say, I LOVE ferrets. It sounds like you have everything you need to take care of a ferret. Now lets see if you have enough knowledge to make an informed decision about getting one.

Are you ready to raise a "toddler?" When I say that, I mean, ferrets are literally like toddler children! They are very cute and very curious. They need close supervision when they are not in their cage, otherwise, like a toddler, they can get themselves into trouble! And they do need lots of attention and exercise outside of their cage. They are very social animals and enjoy lots of interaction with their owners.

They will always have a slightly musky scent to them, but if taken care of properly, they should never stink. They are a lot like cats, and pretty much clean themselves. You may have to bathe them two or three times a year at most. Washing them more frequently than that can actually make that musky scent stronger.

They are more expensive to take care of than, say, cats or dogs. They need good ferret food, which even at Walmart can cost $4 for a small box that will last about a week. And I use a paper bedding that Walmart also carries for $4.22 a small bag. I have a large cage and it takes two bags to fill the bottom. I take meticulous care of the cage and completely change the bedding once a week. So on average, I spent about $15 a week.