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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

Escape from the Couch!

07052008 escapefromthecouch

Minion leaping off the couch, which is about 15″ off the ground.

Author mrisingerPosted on July 5, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Escape from the Couch!

Try two not so good…

07042008 trytwonotsogood

Yes, that is Minion leaping for the blue clothes hamper and missing horribly.

Author mrisingerPosted on July 4, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Try two not so good…

Ready, Set, Jump!

Ready…

07032008 ready

Set…

07032008 set

Jump!

07032008 jump

Author mrisingerPosted on July 3, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets3 Comments on Ready, Set, Jump!

Revenge is sweet…

07022008 revenge

Author mrisingerPosted on July 2, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on Revenge is sweet…

Ferret pile, with closeup

07012008 ferretpile

Closeup:

07012008 ferretpile zoom

Author mrisingerPosted on July 1, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Ferret pile, with closeup

Ysabell begs for attention

06302008 ysabellbegs

 

It’s hard to resist that cute little face…

Author mrisingerPosted on June 30, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Ysabell begs for attention

Hey, let go of my posterior!

06292008 theressomethingonmybutt

Jack Jack doesn’t quite so much hang around as hang upside down.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 29, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Hey, let go of my posterior!

Hanging around

06282008 hangingaround

Minion just hanging around. I’m going to go giggle myself insensible now, that level of cuteness is dangerous you know.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 28, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets3 Comments on Hanging around

Wait a minute…

06272008 waitaminute

Minion’s head, Jack Jack’s hind feet and tail, and Ysabell’s head. These things just seem to happen.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 27, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on Wait a minute…

Our very own "Read!" poster, perhaps?

06262008 read

 

Yes, it is quite common in this household to be quietly reading and suddenly find a ferret on you. In pog’s case, usually on his head.

Author mrisingerPosted on June 26, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Our very own "Read!" poster, perhaps?

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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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  • 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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