The domestic ferret is more whimsical than a cat or dog. In addition, he requires a lot of attention and does not like being around other animals. In order to get this active and mobile animal, you should prepare especially carefully.
Ferret dwelling
As a home for a domestic ferret, a cage is suitable, the minimum length of which is 80 cm, width - 50 cm, height - 30 cm. Do not cover it with sawdust or hay. Better to put a pillow or soft cloth, rolled in several layers. You can use several separate rags, then the ferret will be able to arrange a burrow. A good option would be a special cage, which will become a secluded place for your pet. The moving animal must be released from the cage for several hours, after removing from the room everything small, shiny, rubber, as well as flowers and wires.
Since the ferret is a very active and playful animal, its feeder must be heavy and massive. Otherwise, the animal can often turn it over or simply gnaw. The situation is similar with drinkers. Many breeders have suggested that large size auto drinkers for rabbits or guinea pigs are the best choice for keeping ferrets. In this case, even if the ferret plays with the drinker, the water will not spill and will remain clean. Make sure that the animal is always provided with water.
It will not be difficult for a pet ferret to get accustomed to the litter box. But it must be special, with high walls (up to 30 cm). Otherwise, the animal will look for a secluded corner in your apartment. Any material other than sawdust can be used as a filler. It should be changed at least once every two days, and the tray should be washed every day. This need is due to the fairly rapid metabolism and cleanliness of the animal.
Ferret feeding
Since ferrets are predatory animals by nature, their diet should contain as much animal protein and fat as possible. The most convenient option is to use a specially balanced ferret feeding formula. When buying, you should ask the breeder what kind of mixtures the animal is used to. If the ferret is reluctant to eat dry food, you can add a little water to the feeder.
In addition, the ferret can be given boiled eggs with partially peeled shells, cottage cheese. Some ferrets will not give up on pieces of salmon, trout, cod. Before you give the animal meat, it should be cut, boiled and cooled. The domestic predator will gladly eat live prey: a mouse, a grasshopper, a worm. They are part of the ferret's habitual diet. Products from the table are contraindicated for the animal.
