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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

2010.05

Ares acting like it’s bath time.

Author mrisingerPosted on May 16, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Ares, ferrets2 Comments on Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Draco is looking a little…squished

2010.05

Someone has been slacking off on his ferret picture duties since he started back to work, so I guess it’s time I gave ya’ll a fix. The upcoming photos are primarily from Christmas with the cousins, so prepare for some plumpies!

Author mrisingerPosted on May 15, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Ares, Draco, ferrets, Jack Jack, NixLeave a comment on Draco is looking a little…squished

Have you missed me?

2010.05

Author mrisingerPosted on May 14, 2010Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, MinionLeave a comment on Have you missed me?

Royal Close-up

2009.11

Continue reading “Royal Close-up”

Author mrisingerPosted on December 18, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Jack JackLeave a comment on Royal Close-up

King of the messy bed

2009.11

Author mrisingerPosted on December 17, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Jack JackLeave a comment on King of the messy bed

He's asleep, believe it or not

2009.11

Continue reading “He's asleep, believe it or not”

Author mrisingerPosted on December 16, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Jack JackLeave a comment on He's asleep, believe it or not

Blankie > Pillow

2009.11

Author mrisingerPosted on December 15, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Jack JackLeave a comment on Blankie > Pillow

One day we looked in the cage and saw this

2009.11

2009.11

No, we don’t know why either.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 14, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Minion1 Comment on One day we looked in the cage and saw this

Ensconced

2009.11

Author mrisingerPosted on December 11, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, Jack JackLeave a comment on Ensconced

Albeit equally effective.

2009.11

Author mrisingerPosted on December 10, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets, MinionLeave a comment on Albeit equally effective.

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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

Tags

  • abdomen
  • Ares
  • Bear
  • blockage
  • cancer
  • death
  • Deceased
  • Draco
  • escape
  • ferret
  • ferrets
  • ferrets. Minion
  • fluid
  • food
  • Gara
  • gopro
  • health
  • Houdini
  • hypothermia
  • IBD
  • insulinoma
  • Jack Jack
  • liver
  • lymphoma
  • Millie
  • Minion
  • minsc
  • Nix
  • Nyx
  • Pepper
  • Photographs
  • Polgara
  • rainbow bridge
  • recovery
  • sick
  • Snickers
  • surgery
  • toys
  • vaccination
  • vet
  • Video
  • videos
  • vomiting
  • Ysabell
  • zoe

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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