Ferret
Why would you consider buying a ferret?
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Likes people around and is very social, friendly & curious
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Responds to you calling its name
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Can easily bond with the owner
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Are very playful & can provide non-stop entertainment - can run around in circles around you, climb up & down within the cage
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Can be trained & can even help find lost belongings
How much does it cost at a minimum?
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Pet $75-$150
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Cage $100-$300
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Vaccinations $150-$300
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Food $50-$150
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Miscellaneous (bedding, toys, cleaning supplies, etc.) $75-$100
Minimum space requirements
3 feet length x 2 feet width x 3 feet height
What does it like to eat?
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Raw meat like chicken, lamb or beef
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Pet store ferret food
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Vegetables & fruits
How much does it cost on a regular basis?
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Food $15-$30
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Vet visits $50-$100 (not monthly)
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Cleaning supplies, etc. $10-$20
Is it lot of work to maintain this pet?
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A lot, you have to clean the cage (all levels) more than once a week
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Bathing the ferret once a week
Does it get stinky?
Yes, if you do not do what is mentioned above plus the ferret have an inherent musky smell to them.
Needs in the cage
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Water bottle
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Bedding
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Food bowl
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Exercise equipment
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Hideout
Fun things to know
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Third most popular pet in the US after cats & dogs
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Can be litter-trained
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Steals & hides anything that it can lays its paws on - so if you are missing something in the house, make sure to check the ferret cage!
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When threatened or scared, ferrets dance
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Ferrets like their sleep and sleep for 14-16 hours at least a day, and there is nothing that you can do to wake up a sleeping ferret
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Ferrets like to wag their tails like dogs when excited or happy
Useful tips
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Not really good around small kids
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Have to be trained not to bite
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You have to show lot of commitment towards this pet in terms of spending time with it, cleaning & training it
