How to convince my parents to get a ferret

Question

hi I want a ferret my birth day is in 6 days i want 1 so bad and I have been asking for ever i made deal I clean hole house i could have one mom said no dad said no my dad and mom only thing of negatives on it instead of positives help me some one

Answer 1

trust me u dont want a ferret

i wanted one really bad and now they are just annoying they act like litttle toddlers, they get into and destroy everything its their nature.

get a hamster or something cheaper and easier to take care of

Answer 2

Ha! my b-day is in 6 days as well. And i'm trying to convince my parents to get me a cockatiel! Lol. but just do research and pay for it by yourself.

Answer 3

Write out a big essay on them and do research, here's a good site

http://www.ferrets.org/Caring_For_Ferret...

write it out by hand because it looks like you worked harder and you need to do research anyway before taking one anyway. They can be nippy and kill other pets like rabbits.

So should read these and be able to answer yes to them all before getting one, good luck!

Are ferrets legal where I live? Just because your local pet store sells ferrets doesn't mean you're allowed to have one. Some counties allow the sale of ferrets, but not the ownership of one (yes, it's "fuzzy logic" to us too). Look at this list of Ferret Free Zones to see if your county bans ferrets. If it does, write a petition to your local government officials.

Will my ferret be allowed out of the cage for at least four hours a day? Ferrets aren't hamsters; they are extremely active and need lots of time to run free. Your ferret will also need at least a half hour of quality time with you a day. So if you work very late hours or go away on weekends often, get yourself a goldfish instead.

Can I afford the expense of having a ferret? Between the cage and accessories, food, treats, vitamins, litter, and playthings, your ferret's grocery list will cost a huge chunk of change. Plus you'll have to put aside about $100 a year per ferret for an annual checkup and a booster shot at the vet's.

Is my apartment ferret-safe? If you live in a house or apartment with gaping holes in the walls and temperatures above 80 degrees or under 50 degrees, then you live in a dump and should probably move. But even if your house/apartment isn't condemned, you should crawl around on all fours throughout your living quarters, keeping in mind that ferrets can fit into small (2" by 2") holes, get crushed in reclining chairs, and open your lower cabinets with their cute little paws. Duct tape over the holes and Velcro strips on your cabinets should help, but remember that your ferret will show you what you overlooked, so watch him carefully when he first comes home with you.

Will a ferret conflict with my other pets or my children? Children under the age of seven should always be supervised with your ferret to make sure it gets handled properly. Also, ferrets do not get along with small animals like birds, hamsters, guinea pigs, or rabbits. Some dogs get along great with ferrets, while others treat them like chew toys. If your dog likes to chase squirrels, then getting a ferret might not be the best idea. Cats usually display haughty tolerance towards ferrets. They might show some interest in the ferret at first, but generally, your cat will avoid the annoying new addition.

Am I willing to deal with the never-ending search for my missing socks, keys, underwear, sister, etc.? You MUST be patient with a ferret. These animals are delicate creatures that only live 5-10 years, so you can't do a half-assed job. Sorry to sound so preachy, but if you kill a ferret, we'll hate you.