Ferrets are increasingly considered pets along with cats and dogs. Raising and caring for a ferret is slightly different from caring for other pets.
It is advisable to purchase a ferret from private breeders, in clubs and breeding centers. You need to know that each animal has an individual temperament and character, it is equally good to keep both the female and the male at home. By the age of four months, ferrets develop habits and temperaments. So by the age of four months, you will be able to determine your pet's temperament.
Types and nature of ferrets
The ferret belongs to the weasel family. There are three main types of ferrets: American, Eurasian - forest (black), Eurasian - steppe (white).
Ferrets were trained in ancient Egypt, and they live well with people.
Think carefully before buying a ferret. Do your household members agree that a restless, crazy and everywhere poking nose, a little animal whose behavior is comparable to the game of a three-year-old child, will appear in the apartment? Do you agree to waste time with the ferret, forgive him dirty tricks, take care of him, clean the cage? And if you buy a ferret, he will give you his affection and love.
If you are thinking of settling this beautiful, cute and restless animal, then you better get a pair, because one will get bored and lose interest in life. And together, in your absence, they will sleep and play with each other.
Animal selection
It is advisable to buy already adults. Ferrets at the age of four months are already mature enough to get used to their new owner. Four-month-old ferrets already have a well-formed temperament so that when you get to know the animal, you can determine if the ferret will suit you.
Animals at this age are already well versed in what is good and what is bad, and they perfectly understand the purpose of the tray. And ferrets already understand and accept the rules of conduct in your apartment.
If you buy a ferret at the age of two months, then you need to understand that it is painful for poor nutrition and low physical activity. So, before purchasing such a puppy, you should carefully study the literature on caring for ferrets.
If you decide to buy an adult ferret, you must understand that it will not be possible to gain his trust right away. And if you treat him with patience and love, he will answer you in kind.
Each individual has its own characteristics. Males are larger, their fur is more beautiful and thicker, but females are graceful, miniature and eat less, they are agile and playful. The older the male becomes, the more lazy he is and the less he moves. So choose an animal of your choice, and remember, a living creature now lives in your house, which is waiting for your love and affection.
