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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

They *really* like the new hammock

2010.05

Many thanks to the cousins, although now I need to get a few of these so I can keep one in there at all times. I tend to leave this one in an extra week or two because they like it so much, but by the second week it starts smelling as bad as the crinkle sack…

Author mrisingerPosted on June 5, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on They *really* like the new hammock

I totally touched it

2010.05

It’s his own fault, really.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 4, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on I totally touched it

More tongue!

2010.05

I don’t know why he sleeps like this once in awhile. His tongue will actually dry out, and when he finally wakes up he’ll be all awkward as he tries to figure out what’s wrong with it.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 3, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on More tongue!

Mo-om! Stop taking photos of us! *sigh*

2010.05

They’re so cute when they’re sleepy/grumpy.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 2, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Mo-om! Stop taking photos of us! *sigh*

See?

2010.05

Tongue!

Author mrisingerPosted on June 1, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on See?

The troglodytes cautiously emerge from their dwelling…

2010.05

And let me tell you, that dwelling gets STINKY. They love it though.

Author mrisingerPosted on May 31, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on The troglodytes cautiously emerge from their dwelling…

Spiked

2010.05

JJ looking cute with his hair all spiked from sleeping in the blankets.

Author mrisingerPosted on May 30, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Spiked

If I'm cute, you'll let me out, right?

2010.05

Aughbrainmelting. (They do this sort of stuff every freaking day before we leave for work. Evil little brats.)

Author mrisingerPosted on May 29, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on If I'm cute, you'll let me out, right?

Smothering Minion

2010.05

Needless to say, the hammock I made the ferrets is holding up under extreme duress. Minion emerged fine as well.

Author mrisingerPosted on May 28, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Smothering Minion

Ferret Yoga: The Itch

2010.05

From a standing position, touch your front paws to your left hind foot. Then slowly stretch your right hind foot to your shoulder. Topple over onto your side.

Author mrisingerPosted on May 27, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Ferret Yoga: The Itch

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Former Business Members

  • Ares (2008 – November 2nd, 2013)
  • Bear * (2012-2015)
  • Draco (2008-June 2, 2013)
  • Jack Jack (2006 – May 2012)
  • Millie (05/2012 – 9/8/2017)
  • Minion (2007 – February 8th, 2013)
  • Minsc (September 26, 2010 – June 5, 2013)
  • Nyx *(2006?-12/14/2012)
  • Pepper * (2010 – October 2016)
  • Polgara (March 2013 – 28 July, 2020)
  • Snickers aka DB (2017 – 3/28/2024)
  • Ysabell (2007-May 9, 2011)
  • Zoe (2006? – 17 Feb 2013)

WARNING: Ferrets are not for everyone

1.) For their own safety, ferrets should not be allowed to roam free in the house without supervision. Ferrets have far too much curiosity and not enough sense of self preservation.
2.) Ferrets should have 1-4 hours of playtime every day (how much really depends on your ferret; mine pass out after 1 to 2 hours). A playpen will work in a pinch, but a ferret-proofed room in your house is preferable. They love to run (and to be chased)!
3.) Ferrets do not live very long in the US (on average only about 6 years). They are also very prone to health issues. There *will* be vet bills. Minion cost us $600 when he had a blockage from ingesting part of a couch, and that's *without* surgery.

Categories

  • A Ferret Tale
  • Ferret Info
  • Ferret-a-day
  • Not-A-Ferret

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  • Ares
  • Bear
  • blockage
  • cancer
  • death
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  • Draco
  • escape
  • ferret
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  • fluid
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  • Houdini
  • hypothermia
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  • Ysabell
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Books

  • AFA Recommended Books
  • Furry Ferrets by Natalie Lunis

Care

  • Essential Ferret Supplies
  • Ferret Cage Preparation & Upkeep
  • Ferret Care (with Duck Soup Recipe)
  • Ferret FAQs: General Ferret Care
  • Ferret Nature & Ferret Proofing Your Home
  • Ferret-Proofing
  • Is A Ferret The Right Pet For You And Your Family?
  • Routine Care

General

  • AFA Ferret Color and Pattern Standards
  • Drs. Foster & Smith: Colors & Patterns in Ferrets
  • Ferret Noises & What They Mean

Health

  • Adrenal Associated Endocrinopathy in the Domestic Ferret
  • Ferret Health Care
  • Ferret Vets – NC
  • Pathology of the Domestic Ferret

Resources

  • American Ferret Association
  • Drs. Foster & Smith: Ferrets
  • Ferret Congress: Critical Ferret Resources
  • Pet Education: Ferrets
  • Wikipedia: Ferret

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