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The Chubby Ferret

A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

*sluuuurp*

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 30, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on *sluuuurp*

Jack Jack and Nix got along just fine

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 29, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on Jack Jack and Nix got along just fine

Meet Bandit

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Over Thanksgiving the carpet sharks got to meet their cousins Bandit and Nix. Bandit’s a very pretty male Silver Mitt; he’s really rather calm compared to our ferrets.

I don’t know the rubber ducky’s name.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 28, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets3 Comments on Meet Bandit

Um, hardwood floor shark?

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What a piercing gaze you have, Ysabell.

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Ysabell: The better to find and eat all of your socks, my dear.

Continue reading “What a piercing gaze you have, Ysabell.”

Author mrisingerPosted on December 26, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on What a piercing gaze you have, Ysabell.

Merry Christmas!

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 25, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Merry Christmas!

I see you over there.

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Minion: Now play with me already!

Author mrisingerPosted on December 24, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on I see you over there.

Hey, come back here!

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 23, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets4 Comments on Hey, come back here!

Inspecting the loot

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A thief in action

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 21, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on A thief in action

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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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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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