Questions about ferrets?

Question

ok here i go

1. how can u stop your ferret from biting you?

2. how big will a ferret get?

3. whats some fun games you and ferret can play together?

4. whats a good way to trim nails and bath a ferret?

5. how many times a week should you change a ferrets litter box?

6. how many times a week should you get your ferret out to exercise?

i think thats it haha well thanks for your answers!

Answer 1

1. Scruff him, and give a tap to the nose, but don't hit him!!

2. Depends on if he is over fed i think they get around 2-4 pounds but not sure

3. you can play hide and seek with him and get him a bunch of cat toys, they love cat toys.

4. The best way to trim their nails is to let a professional do it, just to avoid cutting the quick.

5. clean the litter box everyday and i would say change it at least once a week

6. Everyday, they are rammy and love to play, you can train them to go back in their cage when they are tired.

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Answer 2

1. You can make a loud "yip" noise when they do so to let them know it hurts or get a bitter apple spray. They hate the taste and will soon associate it with biting.

2. Ferrets can generally weigh 2-5 pounds.

3. You can get a cat teaser toy and they will go nuts chasing it. Also, mine LOVES to go outside and play. Always have them on a leash or in a playpen and be supervised. You can just play with them with your hands also.

4. To trim a nails, have a vet do it first to show you the proper way or someone who knows how to. If you cut the vein in their nail they will bleed a lot and also hurt a lot. If you know how to it is best to do it when they are fast asleep. For bathing, they shouldn't get a bath more than once a month as it is bad for their skin and strips them of their natural oils. This will ruin their coat and make their musk stronger. Fill a tub or sink with only an inch or two of warm water (not lukewarm). Make sure it is not hot or cold. Drip water over them with your hands and get special ferret shampoo to wash them. Dry them off really good. They may seem like they are freaking out afterwords but they are OK. Most do this.

5. You should scoop the box a minimum of 2 times a day, or even every time you see poo in it. Change the whole litter once or twice a week.

6. Ferrets should have exercise whenever possible, if they are awake take them out! They need a minimum of 3 hours of exercise a day but if they are awake more let them just hang out outside of their cage.

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Answer 3

First, please read the Ferret FAQ at http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/

Okay:

1) Short Version: Scruff the ferret. Say no. Repeat as necessary.

2) Males: 3-5 pounds. Females: 2-3 pounds.

3) Chase, tug-o-war, wrestling, tease the ferret (cat toys with bells are wonderful).

4) Trim nails: Lay ferret on back in your arm. Put Ferretone on ferret's belly. Direct ferret's nose to Ferretone. They l**k away as you trim nails with ease. Bath: Rarely give bath. Use ferret or baby shampoo. Put out lots of towels as once they are out, they will run around like a wild thing trying to dry off.

5) Clean litterbox 2x per day. Change litter once a week - more often as desired for odor control.

6) 2-3 hours a day at least. Ferrets are very social and need the human interaction. They also have a lot of energy to burn off. Kinda like having a furry two year old that can squeeze into tiny spots and get hurt.