Ferrets As Pets Reddit

I just want to know what ferrets are like as pets really.

Ferrets as pets reddit. Human snacks are something you should keep away from ferrets. I have rats but their life span is sadly so short i would like something that lives a bit. Dog foods on the other hand are best avoided since they don t really provide any nutritional benefits for ferrets. The way to make a final decision about whether or not to purchase a ferret is to weigh the many pros and cons and then decide for yourself whether or not it seems like the right fit for you based on your current situation and ability to care for the animal.

Ferrets don t bury their poop and they avoid walking in it and will avoid dirty litter and poop next to the box if you re not doing your job of keeping it clean. I m really looking for a smaller pet with an outgoing personality i would get a dog but that s not a possibility right now. They do not associate punishment with behavior. Ferrets were once used to control the wild rabbit population in new zealand resulting in the development of feral ferret colonies.

In some areas flea tick preventatives are also recommended for ferrets. Photos videos questions information for ferrets and the people who keep them as pets. Many human foods. Ferrets are very social and it s recommended you don t own just one as it s like owning a sole meerkat and they tend to get depressed and live shorter lives.

However it s best to stay away from fish flavoured ones since it causes litterbox odour problem. Everyone i ask or tell says eww they smell and that s the end of the conversation. High quality ferret foods can be found in most pet shops. For this reason ferrets were made illegal to own breed and sell.

They are typically required to have at least a rabies vaccine every year. I am really considering a ferret as my next pet and would like to know the pros and con s. Some swear by ferrets as the best pets in the world while others have nightmarish stories about their experiences with the creature. Photos videos questions information for ferrets and the people who keep them as pets.

Distraction works best with biting such as using a toy to play with instead of hands or feet. Ferrets do not respond well to negative reinforcement. Find more subreddits like r ferrets everything ferret related. I m planning to do more research if i.

Hi so i have done little research to start with. As of 1999 ferrets are legal to keep as pets in new york city. Positive reinforcement is always recommended with most pets including ferrets which can be particularly stubborn.