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 …

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 …

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 …

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). …

Introducing New Ferrets Introducing ferrets can be as easy as putting them together and watching them play, or it can require months of carefully supervised interactions before they can be …

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.

Raw fed ferrets very rarely over-eat; they are great at self-regulating. Unless you have a ferret who is overweight, they should be offered as much food as they will eat. A good rule of thumb …

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 …

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 …

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 …