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 …

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 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.

Ferrets have been domesticated for approximately 3000 years (Ancient Egyptians are depicted with ferrets). However, there are many regions in the UK/EU in which there are Feral/Wild ferret …

Water Bottles – NOT SAFE: Ferrets are obligate carnivores and as such get most of their hydration from their food – they are designed to eat meat, which is primarily water. As a result of this ferrets do not …

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 …

Ferrets often don’t realize that human skin is much more delicate than tough ferret skin. Photo: Yvonne Eichenberger Authors: Jason Raynor & Sherry Stone So you have a biter on your hands…When a …

Ferrets can eat any of the above; quail, chicken, duck, and goose eggs can all be offered to your ferret. Like chicken eggs, they should be fed whole or whole-whisked – with the yolk and whites included.

Heart Disease Overview Heart disease is sadly, quite common in ferrets. There are many causes and man types of heart disease, but it is thought that genetics plays a large role in many of the cases. …

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 …