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  • v4 media
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    • Feb 2005
    • 2934

    #1

    Anyone got a ferret?

    Picking one up tomorrow.. house is already ferret proofed.

    Been reading up on food, not sure to go with ferret food
    or a raw/cooked meat diet, any suggestions.. thx.
  • Sam Granger
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    • Dec 2004
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    #2
    Go with ferret food. However, ferret food is quite expensive. I know a breeder who gives them meat but the ferret food is probably better.

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    • Sam Granger
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      • Dec 2004
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      #3
      3 out of 4 ferret people I know give them ferret food.

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      • lilith_godess
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        • Mar 2006
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        #4
        Originally posted by v4 media
        Picking one up tomorrow.. house is already ferret proofed.

        Been reading up on food, not sure to go with ferret food
        or a raw/cooked meat diet, any suggestions.. thx.
        ferrets eat the same food as cats do...i like ferrets...but i don't have one...it is an unusual pet here in romania...

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        • XX_RydeR
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          • Jun 2004
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          #5
          I got one, she eat's mice, chickens, rats etc etc.

          They make great pets, mine is just like a dog.

          Fucking great animals.

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          • v4 media
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            • Feb 2005
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            #6
            Reading around most people seem to give them ferret food, or good quailty catfood, but seems that ferrets in Europe live longer than the ones in the US cause they mainly eat a raw prey diet.. mice, chicks etc

            Ferret food usualy contain sugars which are bad for them. they get cancer.
            But then I can't understand why they put stuff in the food if it's bad for them.

            They're a pretty rare pet here in Spain aswell.. but they're cute lil fuckers.

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            • v4 media
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              • Feb 2005
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              #7
              Originally posted by XX_RydeR
              I got one, she eat's mice, chickens, rats etc etc.

              They make great pets, mine is just like a dog.

              Fucking great animals.

              Rydz.
              Raw yep? o.k so is it like one mouse a day, or a chick a day.

              The petshop's just got in some black ones.. they look lovely.

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              • XX_RydeR
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                • Jun 2004
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                #8
                Originally posted by v4 media
                Reading around most people seem to give them ferret food, or good quailty catfood, but seems that ferrets in Europe live longer than the ones in the US cause they mainly eat a raw prey diet.. mice, chicks etc

                Ferret food usualy contain sugars which are bad for them. they get cancer.
                But then I can't understand why they put stuff in the food if it's bad for them.

                They're a pretty rare pet here in Spain aswell.. but they're cute lil fuckers.
                Hit me up on icq man, 6328194

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                • Miss Vlasta
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                  • Mar 2005
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                  #9
                  Raw meat is the most natural, but canned or dried ferret or dog food is easier.
                  My sister´s friend had a ferret once - cute thing, golden fur, but stank like hell. I wouldn´t be able to stand it in the house probably.
                  It is a clever and funny pet if it gets enough attention though. Good luck with it


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                  • lilith_godess
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                    • Mar 2006
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by v4 media
                    Reading around most people seem to give them ferret food, or good quailty catfood, but seems that ferrets in Europe live longer than the ones in the US cause they mainly eat a raw prey diet.. mice, chicks etc

                    Ferret food usualy contain sugars which are bad for them. they get cancer.
                    But then I can't understand why they put stuff in the food if it's bad for them.

                    They're a pretty rare pet here in Spain aswell.. but they're cute lil fuckers.
                    i would love to have a ferret...i already have a cat...is it possible for them to get along?when i will see one in a pet shop i will buy it...

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                    • v4 media
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                      • Feb 2005
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Miss Vlasta
                      Raw meat is the most natural, but canned or dried ferret or dog food is easier.
                      My sister´s friend had a ferret once - cute thing, golden fur, but stank like hell. I wouldn´t be able to stand it in the house probably.
                      It is a clever and funny pet if it gets enough attention though. Good luck with it
                      The ones I've been looking at are descented and have been spayed, so they don't smell, just a little bit musky.. not stinky though.

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                      • PMdave
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                        • Dec 2003
                        • 1517

                        #12
                        I've got one and as a +10years owner I can tell you that ferrets do best when given quality ferretfood or, worst case scenario, high quality cat food. Protiene level needs to be atleast 32% (the higher the better).
                        http://www.ferretstore.com/h-415.html and http://www.ferretstore.com/tf-01140.html are the best foods around. Although these are more expensive than catfood it's really better for your ferret. When given quality food the ferret will also eat less.

                        Also get some ferretone: they really love that shit and they simply love it.

                        Be prepared to get bitten a few times in the beginning, but he/she will become the perfect pet if threatend well.
                        Last edited by PMdave; 03-31-2006, 03:47 AM.

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                        • PMdave
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                          • Dec 2003
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                          #13
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                          • v4 media
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                            • Feb 2005
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                            #14
                            Originally posted by PMdave
                            I've got one and as a +10years owner I can tell you that ferrets do best when given quality ferretfood or, worst case scenario, high quality cat food. Protiene level needs to be atleast 32% (the higher the better).
                            http://www.ferretstore.com/h-415.html and http://www.ferretstore.com/tf-01140.html are the best foods around. Although these are more expensive than catfood it's really better for your ferret. When given quality food the ferret will also eat less.

                            Also get some ferretone: they really love that shit and they simply love it.

                            Be prepared to get bitten a few times in the beginning, but he/she will become the perfect pet if threatend well.
                            Thx for the advice will look into them. I'm ready for a bit of nipping, hopefully not too much.. hehe

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                            • Violetta
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                              #15
                              I got one:
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                              • candyflip
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                                #16
                                I've got 4 of the little fuckers. Love 'em, but they're a lot to handle.

                                Mine just eat cat food. They're fat and healthy, and that's what counts.

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                                • candyflip
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                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by v4 media
                                  Thx for the advice will look into them. I'm ready for a bit of nipping, hopefully not too much.. hehe
                                  I've had 6 of them over the years. Never had one bite or nip anyone.

                                  Only one of mine tries to chew on your finger, but that's only when he's on his back and you're playing with him.

                                  All in all, they're great pets. If you're getting 1, you really should get 2. More fun and not any more work.

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                                  • Manowar
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                                    #18
                                    Originally posted by Miss Vlasta
                                    Raw meat is the most natural, but canned or dried ferret or dog food is easier.
                                    My sister´s friend had a ferret once - cute thing, golden fur, but stank like hell. I wouldn´t be able to stand it in the house probably.
                                    It is a clever and funny pet if it gets enough attention though. Good luck with it
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                                    • v4 media
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                                      #19
                                      Originally posted by candyflip
                                      I've had 6 of them over the years. Never had one bite or nip anyone.

                                      Only one of mine tries to chew on your finger, but that's only when he's on his back and you're playing with him.

                                      All in all, they're great pets. If you're getting 1, you really should get 2. More fun and not any more work.
                                      hehe yep my 7 y/o is trying to convince me to get two, I'll get one to start with, then maybe.... get another one in a few months, once this one is settled..

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                                      • candyflip
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                                        #20
                                        Originally posted by v4 media
                                        hehe yep my 7 y/o is trying to convince me to get two, I'll get one to start with, then maybe.... get another one in a few months, once this one is settled..
                                        You'll enjoy them,that's for sure.

                                        Mine have their own room in the house. Huge cage, space to come out and run each day.

                                        Smell stays in one spot too!

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                                        • v4 media
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                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by Rockatansky
                                          I got one:
                                          That's great.. hehe.
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                                          • v4 media
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                                            • Feb 2005
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                                            #22
                                            Originally posted by candyflip
                                            You'll enjoy them,that's for sure.

                                            Mine have their own room in the house. Huge cage, space to come out and run each day.

                                            Smell stays in one spot too!
                                            It's going to have it's own room, just got everything out of it apart from the cage and toys, then it'll be out in the house when we're around.

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                                            • stickyfingerz
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                                              • Oct 2005
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                                              #23
                                              Had one for two years. It got a urinary tract infection and the vet couldnt get it any better, so we had to put it asleep. His name was Elmo. Was a cool little guy. Id stick with IAMS food for your ferrets.

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                                              • elitetec
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                                                #24
                                                That ferret looks really nice. Does he bites?



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                                                • candyflip
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                                                  #25
                                                  Originally posted by v4 media
                                                  It's going to have it's own room, just got everything out of it apart from the cage and toys, then it'll be out in the house when we're around.
                                                  Better get used to cleaning up little piles of ferret shit in the corners.

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                                                  • HorseShit
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                                                    • Dec 2004
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                                                    #26
                                                    aren't they really smart?

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                                                    • candyflip
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                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by jdavis
                                                      aren't they really smart?
                                                      Smarter than my cat, and more mischevious too!

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                                                      • MT_Butterfly
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                                                        #28
                                                        We've had 3 ferret's over the past 10 years. Our first two died of old age, sadly they don't have a long life span. We give them Marshall's dried ferret food, but I have friend's with ferret's and they give their's Meow Mix and they do fine. Be sure and get some Furo-Vite along with the Ferrotone. Ferret's love it, we call it "ferret crack" because our ferret starts to shake as soon as he smells it. Good Luck, these furry little creature's make great pets (family members) and are soooo loveable.
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                                                        • iWeb_Rowena
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                                                          #29
                                                          i am not sure if we have ferrets in our local pet store, but i want to have one because they're so0o0o0o cute and cunning

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                                                          • BuggyG
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                                                            #30
                                                            Originally posted by candyflip
                                                            They're fat and healthy, and that's what counts.
                                                            hmmm.. time to throw another ferret on the bar-b!!

                                                            hehehe joke I like the fuckers.. am thinking about it
                                                            but wondering.. do I get one dropped off at the spca or get a couple from a new litter

                                                            what do you all suggest??

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                                                            • vicki
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                                                              • Feb 2002
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                                                              #31
                                                              We have one, he's a dream and loads of fun. Ours is completely docile, never biting or nipping anyone including young children. He loves his weekly baths and daily walks on the leash. Its simply hilarious to watch him stand up and stare nose to nose at the puppies.

                                                              Although his favorite game is hide-n-attack whenever I'm trying to make the beds .. he loves when I billow the sheets up and down over him lol

                                                              You'll find they also like to steal certain items (for us its mainly remote controls & telephones with the rubber type buttons or for some odd reason .. white clothes, socks, tshirts etc) and hide them away in their 'secret hideaway'.


                                                              and ummm ...*warning* - Never, ever leave expensive leather boots or sandals laying around where he/she can get them!!!! errrr ... or so I've heard *wink nudge* lol
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                                                              • candyflip
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                                                                #32
                                                                Originally posted by BuggyG
                                                                hmmm.. time to throw another ferret on the bar-b!!

                                                                hehehe joke I like the fuckers.. am thinking about it
                                                                but wondering.. do I get one dropped off at the spca or get a couple from a new litter

                                                                what do you all suggest??
                                                                Babies are a lot of fun and easier to train.

                                                                I got one of mine (my favorite...don't tell the others) from the Humane Society here in town. Cost just as much as it would have to go buy a baby, but I saw him there and couldn't leave him alone.

                                                                There are also lots of "Ferret Rescue Shelters", and if you live in a fairly decent sized US city...you should be able to find one.

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                                                                • candyflip
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                                                                  #33
                                                                  Originally posted by vicki
                                                                  You'll find they also like to steal certain items (for us its mainly remote controls & telephones with the rubber type buttons or for some odd reason .. white clothes, socks, tshirts etc) and hide them away in their 'secret hideaway'.
                                                                  One of mine has a remote control of her own now. It's as big as she is and it's funny to watch her move across the room with it.

                                                                  She's also a climber, she's managed to figure out how to climb the back of the fridge and get up to the top of it.

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                                                                  • L-Pink
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                                                                    #34
                                                                    Originally posted by Rockatansky
                                                                    I got one:

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