Read more at: AFA Ferret Color and Pattern Standards Chart A Note on Ferret Colors: Ferret’s colors and patterns can change very dramatically with each seasonal coat change, and with age. If you …

Unfortunately, ferrets are very prone to a wide variety of cancers. This is in part due to genetics; while breeders have been trying to “breed out” cancer prone lines, efforts have had limited success due to …

Hissing: Some ferrets actually hiss. Hissing may be a sound of displeasure (fear, anger, or a warning to back off), but many ferrets hiss in play (especially when play-fighting cage-mates). Some ferrets …

Private Breeders Ferrets from a reputable breeder are often significantly healthier than ferrets who have come from a mill/pet store or a BYB (Back Yard Breeder). A responsible breeder carefully monitors …

Ferret Bedding Ferrets prefer soft, warm places to sleep, and will often search out the softest blanket in the house. Fleece is the most popular bedding material, and is well loved by ferrets.

Ferrets often don’t realize that human skin is much more delicate than tough ferret skin. Photo: Yvonne Eichenberger Authors: Jason Raynor & Sherry Stone So you have a biter on your hands…When a …

Treats can be a great way to provide positive reinforcement for training purposes, giving medications, and for a light snack. Any treat you give should be something that is HEALTHY for the ferret and that …

Ferrets can eat any of the above; quail, chicken, duck, and goose eggs can all be offered to your ferret. Like chicken eggs, they should be fed whole or whole-whisked – with the yolk and whites included.

Ferrets need their claws clipped about every two weeks. The easiest way to clip claws or clean ears (if you have a single ferret) is to put a bit of oil (salmon, herring, marine fish, EVOO) on their tummies …

Younger ferrets, especially young kits, have not yet imprinted on their food and should accept pretty much anything you give them. Please use the Frankenprey Menu if you are trying to switch a ferret …