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The Chubby Ferret

A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

Caught in the act

2009.03

Alternatively, “Ferret in the headlights”.

Author mrisingerPosted on March 5, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Caught in the act

Jack Jack Cave

2009.03

Author mrisingerPosted on March 4, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on Jack Jack Cave

HI GUYS!

2009.03

Author mrisingerPosted on March 3, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on HI GUYS!

Headless…again

2009.03

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Beard Grooming 101

2009.02

Lesson 1: Always lick against the direction of hair growth for extra volume.

Author mrisingerPosted on February 27, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Beard Grooming 101

The result

2009.02

There’s usually a bit of this included in playtime as well.

Author mrisingerPosted on February 26, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets3 Comments on The result

Grrr, mine!

2009.02

Ysabell: *tug tug tug*

(Our medicine-by-mail comes in these thick, opaque plastic envelopes that Ys can’t gnaw into little pieces–just hole punch–so she gets to play with them under supervision.)

Author mrisingerPosted on February 25, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Grrr, mine!

The closet holds untold wonders

2009.02

Otherwise, why would they spend so much time trying to get in there? 😛

Author mrisingerPosted on February 24, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on The closet holds untold wonders

Jack Jack for President

2009.02

His platform? Footies for everyone!

Author mrisingerPosted on February 23, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets7 Comments on Jack Jack for President

Are there vampiric ferrets?

2009.02

At least she’s (mostly) only interested in plastic…

And yes, she did stash the bag filled with potty pads; it was 3-4 times her size.

Author mrisingerPosted on February 20, 2009Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Are there vampiric ferrets?

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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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  • cancer
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  • Video
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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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