| You know why you shouldn't adopt that baby ferret | | | | protein. Fats and protein? That's a nutritious diet?! |
| that's been looking at you with those cute eyes? | | | | Yes, for ferrets, it is. Ferrets have a small digestive |
| Well, you might be an irresponsible owner. Look at | | | | tract that is made to absorb nutrients fast. And |
| the local animal shelters and you'll know what I mean. | | | | those nutrients come in the form of fats and |
| Young ferrets are called kits until they reach maturity. | | | | proteins. A good ferret food or high quality cat food |
| They have special needs, and if you're thinking about | | | | with a mix of 30% proteins and 20% fats should do. |
| adopting one, read on so you can get a better idea | | | | Feed your ferret a variety of foods. Ferrets are |
| on what it's like in being a responsible owner for | | | | known to become picky eaters and this can be a |
| these amazing creatures. | | | | nightmare in the future. |
| Ferrets are born blind, hairless, and kind of ugly. After | | | | Unless you plan to breed them, which I'm highly not |
| about two weeks, they begin to open their eyes, | | | | recommending, having your ferret spayed or |
| grow some hair and start getting their dashing looks. | | | | neutered is a must. This can lower the chances of |
| They stay close to their mothers eating and sleeping | | | | future health problems and dramatically decrease their |
| most of the day until the time they are 7 months old. | | | | musky odors. Usually this procedure is done by eight |
| Your kit's new homecoming can be easy, if you | | | | weeks of age. By 16 weeks, your ferret should have |
| prepared yourself and your home ahead of time. | | | | received his full vaccinations. |
| Don't invite your friends over to see your new pet | | | | Socializing your ferret is fun. Ferrets are curious and |
| just yet. It might be a little too overwhelming for him. | | | | playful, but they can play rough. A firm scruff grab |
| Take your time and get to know him on your terms. | | | | should discipline them. Introducing your ferret to new |
| Let him do a little exploring and feed him some food | | | | animals can be a little tricky. Do it slowly, with your |
| by hand. Slowly let him get used to your touch and | | | | ferret still in its cage. Ferrets are natural hunters and |
| voice. Take your time, and it will be worth it. You | | | | rodents are their prey. So I would be extremely |
| should have already had a cage ready with all of the | | | | careful putting them together with rats, rabbits, mice |
| necessities. Food, water, bedding, litter box, and toys. | | | | etc. But I have seen it happen where they can all get |
| Your house should be fully ferret proofed. Meaning, | | | | along fine. |
| that there are no holes for your ferret to get into. | | | | In the end, you need to give you and your ferret |
| Do not underestimate their abilities to get into trouble! | | | | time to adjust. Be patient and it will all pay off. |
| It's their personalities. | | | | Ferrets are the ultimate pets and you will be hooked |
| Ferrets need a good nutritious diet of fats and | | | | after your first one. I guarantee it. |