Price – $150
Size/weight: 1 – 4 lbs
___________________________________________Raising one: get a de-scented one hand-raised by a breeder, or from a quality pet store. Petco carries Marshall ferrets, which are neutered, de-scented and hand-raised.
Needs: should be uncaged, with a large wire cage as sanctuary
Feeding: dry ferret or kitten food
Friendly with other pets: yes
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Pros to having a ferret:
Pros to having a ferret:
- gregarious & energetic
- intelligent & curious
- playful & friendly
- can be litter box trained
- good pet for allergy sufferers
Photo: Paulo Gabriel
Cons to having a ferret:
- curiosity can get them into trouble
- they sleep most of the day
- will steal objects for their nest
- may chew and dig
- strong odor can be a problem
Photo: Paulo Gabriel
To compare owning a ferret to owning another type of exotic pet, take a look at the Choose Your Exotic Pet ebook.
Ferret and Cat playing…funny!
Do you have a ferret? What do you like or dislike about owning one?
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