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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Author: mrisinger

Librarian, crafter, ferret wrangler, geek

The Sleepy Contortionist

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 17, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on The Sleepy Contortionist

Hat!

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 16, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Hat!

The teeniest of tongues…

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 15, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets5 Comments on The teeniest of tongues…

A closeup shot of the Her Highness, the Teeny Tiny Terror

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It’s hard to get a good picture of Ysabell because she’s either always moving, or the flash on the camera gives her laser eyes. Here’s a non-flash picture of one of her few still moments.

Author mrisingerPosted on April 14, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on A closeup shot of the Her Highness, the Teeny Tiny Terror

A new place to play…

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This is Jack Jack on top of their cube bed. I swear Minion wasn’t anywhere he could see this, then later I walked in on this:

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*sigh*

Author mrisingerPosted on April 13, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on A new place to play…

Ferret Tent

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 12, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferretsLeave a comment on Ferret Tent

Minion: And you said I was too big…

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Meabh: Yeah, well, I cut that hole small so you wouldn’t be able to fit! It was supposed to be Ysabell’s box, you great lump. 😛

Author mrisingerPosted on April 11, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Minion: And you said I was too big…

Ferret Yoga

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 10, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets1 Comment on Ferret Yoga

Why yes, he *is* sleeping like that.

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 9, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets2 Comments on Why yes, he *is* sleeping like that.

What you didn't see yesterday…

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Author mrisingerPosted on April 8, 2008Categories Ferret-a-dayTags ferrets3 Comments on What you didn't see yesterday…

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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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