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Mid-War Dance

July 010

This is quickly becoming a Minsc fan club blog. Sorry.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 15, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Mid-War Dance

Bonus Photo: Missing our girl

2010.06

I was sorting through old photographs when I ran across this one. She always did love going for rides with pog.

If you’ll excuse me, I think I have something in my eye.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 12, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Ysabell2 Comments on Bonus Photo: Missing our girl

Prelude to a bite

July 009

Author mrisingerPosted on August 12, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Prelude to a bite

Sometimes I just don’t want to know

July 007

Author mrisingerPosted on August 11, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Sometimes I just don’t want to know

Inbox: Full

July 001

Author mrisingerPosted on August 10, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Jack Jack, Minion, minscLeave a comment on Inbox: Full

The Nose Knows

July 024

The ferrets always seem to sleep with either their noses poking out of their bed or upside down with their noses under their butt. Weirdos.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 9, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Jack Jack1 Comment on The Nose Knows

Scoot Scoot Scoot

July 020

Minion is more interested in stashing my lens cap.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 8, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags MinionLeave a comment on Scoot Scoot Scoot

Happy August!

Ferret pictures are uploaded through the end of August. Thank you for your patience, and I hope you enjoy them! They’re a bit Minsc heavy, but he’s such a hyper little butterball it’s hard not to take a ton of photos of him.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 7, 2011Categories Not-A-FerretTags MiscLeave a comment on Happy August!

Minsc is Taking Posing Lessons

July 019

Not too bad, although the jeans in the background are distracting.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 5, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minsc1 Comment on Minsc is Taking Posing Lessons

I Didn’t Even Have to Edit This One

July 015

The boy’s a natural.

Author mrisingerPosted on August 4, 2011August 4, 2011Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Jack JackLeave a comment on I Didn’t Even Have to Edit This One

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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.

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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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