There are a few basic points to consider when choosing a ferret. First of all, you should be interested in his behavior, appearance, nature of movements, as well as the behavior of his mother. Only by considering all these features, you can find a non-aggressive and able to get along with a human ferret.
Instructions
Step 1
Don't choose a ferret that is too small or too old. You should not separate the baby from the mother until he has been with her for ten weeks. On the other hand, a teenage ferret or older animal is unlikely to get used to you. These are predatory animals, and you should start communicating with them while they are two to three months old. It was during this period that they can be instilled with the qualities necessary for staying in the human family: gentleness, trust in people.
Step 2
Examine the appearance of your ferret. Examine the coat carefully - it should be shiny and dense. Dullness of fur, bald spots will testify to ill health. Ferrets should be fairly dense, so look out for larger ones. Little weasels may simply not survive with you. Very important information about the ferret is carried by its nose - in a healthy individual, it is shiny, moist and cold, without incomprehensible spots and secretions. Examine the eyes of the ferret, they can also determine its condition. The main thing is that they do not water.
Step 3
Note that the spine of a sick ferret is often curved and uncharacteristically curved, and the ribs may be irregular. In addition, a healthy ferret must have a strong stance, and its hind legs are strictly parallel and do not bend at the knee joints.
Step 4
Observe the behavior of a ferret in a group of his brothers, see how active, sociable and curious he is. Check his attitude towards the person - it is better to choose a ferret that will actively join the game, but will not be too aggressive. Like any predatory animal, it will most likely bite, but the nature of such biting should not be too strong.
Step 5
Look at how the mother behaves with the cubs. The strength of heredity is very high, and if you see that she is apathetic or unhealthy, that she is wary of a person, then there is a high probability that any ferret from her litter will behave in the same way in the future.
Step 6
Choose the ferret that will reach out to you. This will be the best guarantee that he will become a real member of your family.
