Ferrets are highly social animals and thrive with companionship. This post will explore why ferrets need friends and the benefits of having more than 1 ferret. It will also address lone ferrets. Why ferrets need other ferrets It’s a common misconception that lone ferrets can ‘be fine’ on their own, exceptional circumstances notwithstanding. All ferrets should be able to have other ferret friends. It’s important to keep ferrets in at least pairs or more. ...
You’ve done the research, got everything on the checklist, and now you’re ready to get your ferrets! But where do you get them from? When looking at getting ferrets there are basically 3 options. Breeders Pet Shops Rescues/Shelters. In this post, I’ll dive into each option to help you decide where to get your ferrets. Breeders Ferrets from private and ethical Breeders will normally be younger ferrets (kits). They can be from accidental litters, bred for specific purposes (working or showing), bred as pets (for temperament and home life), or bred for specific markings, colours, or coats (the most common ones bred specifically for this purpose are Angora ferrets). The cost for bred ferrets varies drastically. The cost will depend on the specific breeders’ fees and often the type and sex of the ferret. Costs can be from £50-£200 per ferret. ...
We spend plenty of time making food for our animals, raw food for our ferrets and our dog, and veg for our bearded dragons. That also means I frequently spend loads of time researching and using kitchen tools. So here are my top picks for kitchen tools you should consider adding to your arsenal. All the links on this post are not affiliate links. This may change, and if so, will be fully disclosed. ...