Ferrets

Food & drink

What should I include in my ferret's menu?

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What should I give my ferret to eat?

Ferrets are true carnivores, a well-balanced diet with animal protein is very important. Buy a good food specially for ferrets, so that you know for sure that your rat is getting everything it needs and is not ingesting too much fatty food. Don't forget to give fresh water every day.
You can reward your ferret with a piece of boiled meat or fish. But certainly don't give them only meat or fish, because ferrets need a varied menu.

Important information

Five useful tips!

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Five useful tips when you are thinking about buying a ferret

  1. ferretFerrets are loveable, lively and curious animals.
  2. Ferrets require a lot of attention, especially when they are alone in there cage. Ferrets should be educated properly and consistently. It is important to teach them when they are young not to bite.
  3. A ferret is not a good playmate for very small children.
  4. Ferrets can be trained to walk on a leash, they can even respond to their name.
  5. The ferret is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel. Like all polecat ferrets are predators, so never let a ferret in the cage of your chickens and rabbits, despite domestication, their hunting instinct is still big.

What should I give my ferret to eat?

Ferrets are true carnivores, a well-balanced diet with animal protein is very important. Buy a good food specially for ferrets, so that you know for sure that your rat is getting everything it needs and is not ingesting too much fatty food. Don't forget to give fresh water every day.
You can reward your ferret with a piece of boiled meat or fish. But certainly don't give them only meat or fish, because ferrets need a varied menu.

Five useful tips when you are thinking about buying a ferret

  1. ferretFerrets are loveable, lively and curious animals.
  2. Ferrets require a lot of attention, especially when they are alone in there cage. Ferrets should be educated properly and consistently. It is important to teach them when they are young not to bite.
  3. A ferret is not a good playmate for very small children.
  4. Ferrets can be trained to walk on a leash, they can even respond to their name.
  5. The ferret is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel. Like all polecat ferrets are predators, so never let a ferret in the cage of your chickens and rabbits, despite domestication, their hunting instinct is still big.

Fun facts!

Five fun facts about ferrets

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Did you know…Five fun and important facts about ferrets!

  1. ferret handFerrets are really sleepy heads, they sleep about 20 hours / day.
  2. Well behaved ferrets will not bite quickly but always be careful especially if they are hungry or sick. If a ferret bite, he doesn't let go.
  3. A ferret is mature around one year (sexually mature between 6 and 9 months)
  4. With good care, a ferret can live to be 8 years old, the oldest ferret was 15 years.
  5. There are several color varieties and every season their color changes: in the summer they are darker, in the winter lighter.

 

Housing

Tips for a comfortable home!

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How do I make my ferret as comfortable as possible?

ferret babyFerrets can be held both indoors and outdoors, they love a temperature between 4 and 18 degrees. Always provide a bin where he can releave themself and also provide a night box, about 30 to 30cm. Buy a cage with little space between the bars, ferrets are very handy to escape.
You can let your ferret walk around at home but do it always supervised so you can be sure that they will not nibble on your furniture.

 

Did you know…Five fun and important facts about ferrets!

  1. ferret handFerrets are really sleepy heads, they sleep about 20 hours / day.
  2. Well behaved ferrets will not bite quickly but always be careful especially if they are hungry or sick. If a ferret bite, he doesn't let go.
  3. A ferret is mature around one year (sexually mature between 6 and 9 months)
  4. With good care, a ferret can live to be 8 years old, the oldest ferret was 15 years.
  5. There are several color varieties and every season their color changes: in the summer they are darker, in the winter lighter.

 

How do I make my ferret as comfortable as possible?

ferret babyFerrets can be held both indoors and outdoors, they love a temperature between 4 and 18 degrees. Always provide a bin where he can releave themself and also provide a night box, about 30 to 30cm. Buy a cage with little space between the bars, ferrets are very handy to escape.
You can let your ferret walk around at home but do it always supervised so you can be sure that they will not nibble on your furniture.

 

Rewards

I like a snack sometimes too!

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A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes, but for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly provide snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for rodents are formulated with care so it's no problem to treat your squirrels to something tasty now and then. 

Products for ferrets

Food and bedding

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A snack won't do any harm, but always use moderation. 

Everyone likes to treat their pet sometimes, but for pets that live in a restricted space, it's important not to just constantly provide snacks. Witte Molen's snacks for rodents are formulated with care so it's no problem to treat your squirrels to something tasty now and then. 

Frequently asked questions