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A ferret a day keeps the blues away…

Loll

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 7, 2013January 7, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Bear1 Comment on Loll

Size 10 women’s slipper for scale

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Bear is a *big* boy.

Author mrisingerPosted on January 6, 2013January 6, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayTags BearLeave a comment on Size 10 women’s slipper for scale

Bear channels Jack Jack

 

 

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 5, 2013January 5, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayTags BearLeave a comment on Bear channels Jack Jack

Sleepy hugs

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 4, 2013January 4, 2013Categories Not-A-FerretTags Minion, minsc1 Comment on Sleepy hugs

Stubs planning his escape

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 3, 2013January 3, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayTags minscLeave a comment on Stubs planning his escape

Contemplative Zoe

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 2, 2013January 2, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayTags zoe1 Comment on Contemplative Zoe

The ferrets are ready for a New Year!

This picture pretty much sums up what it’s like to try and take photos of ferrets. One of my resolutions, however, is MORE FERRET PHOTOS IN 2013!

-Michele

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Author mrisingerPosted on January 1, 2013January 1, 2013Categories Ferret-a-dayLeave a comment on The ferrets are ready for a New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

The ferrets (and we, their devoted minions) wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! May your day be filled with lots of food, toys, and wrapping paper to play in.

…What do you mean, you don’t do that?! You should totally try it. -The Ferrets

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Author mrisingerPosted on December 25, 2012December 27, 2012Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Draco1 Comment on Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Minion hogging the hammock

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This was at the Cousin’s during Thanksgiving. I guess Minion’s Christmas wish is a giant hammock of his own!

Author mrisingerPosted on December 24, 2012December 24, 2012Categories Ferret-a-dayTags Minion1 Comment on Minion hogging the hammock

Ares licking his paw

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I miss his cinnamon color, but don’t worry — he’s still a plumpy.

Author mrisingerPosted on December 23, 2012December 23, 2012Categories Ferret-a-dayTags AresLeave a comment on Ares licking his paw

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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
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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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