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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

Nyx isn’t so sure about this

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I can never remember if her name is spelled “Nix” or “Nyx”.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 28, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Nyx1 Comment on Nyx isn’t so sure about this

What’s a holiday without some portraits? Here’s Zoe!

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In need of a nail trim, my dear.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 27, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoe1 Comment on What’s a holiday without some portraits? Here’s Zoe!

Hey, come back here!

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 26, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Hey, come back here!

In pursuit

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It’s wiggling on its own. He’s still not sure what the heck to think.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 23, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on In pursuit

Fatty in contemplation

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He’s not sure what to make of this new toy (at the cousins’ house).

Author mrisingerPosted on December 22, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Fatty in contemplation

Yes, yes, I’m adorable

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Now where’s my treat?

Author mrisingerPosted on December 21, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoe1 Comment on Yes, yes, I’m adorable

These look interesting

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Inspections ensue.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 20, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoeLeave a comment on These look interesting

Reflections

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 19, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoe3 Comments on Reflections

Scaling Mt. Pog

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Otherwise known as “Zoe is on the bed, hide me, hide me!” time. 🙂

She nibbles. >.>;

Author mrisingerPosted on December 16, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoeLeave a comment on Scaling Mt. Pog

Hi Zoe…Whoa!

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Minion! What are you doing?! Augh! >.>;

(I’m guessing post-nail trim and she has the eu de Ferretone on her belly. Minion is an addict.)

Author mrisingerPosted on December 15, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Minion, zoeLeave a comment on Hi Zoe…Whoa!

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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
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  • blockage
  • cancer
  • death
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  • escape
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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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