My first ferret went blind later in life as well and I re-taught him how to use the litter box. Since they still have their sense of touch, I like to change the feel of the flooring near their litter box. In my house I have carpet, so I bought a small piece of thin hard plastic (like the kind you put rolling office chairs on) When he would walk on the plastic I would put him in the box so he started to know that plastic = litter box. Pretty soon he was trained all over again! Pretty cool!
Also be sure to use a pet safe deodorizer after you clean up any accidents, that way the spot won't smell like potty and they won't be encouraged to go in the same spot again.
Reward with a treat instantly when the desired behavior is accomplished. Be consistent and positive because they will know how to read your mood. I plan on making more vids for training deaf ferrets.
I have never seen a more well trained or handsome ferret! Great job with him! This video was very helpful in training my 3 month old fuzzy, named Bear!
Thank you very much. I had a ferret years back, and I never knew how to train him. The litter problem was always a big one, sadly. Now I'm married, and my wife loves ferrets too. We are looking at getting one really soon. The pooing in random corners of the house has always been a concern of mine. Your ideas to help with litter box training are of great use. I'm a dog person, and I've trained many pups to be house broken, but the ferret was beyond me. With listening to your wisdom, I feel encouraged that I can train a ferret to be litter trained. The ferret that I had, I only managed to be able to train him to not bite (except my dad. Something about my dad got the ferret crazy, and he loved attacking his feet...). But anyway, thanks. I feel more confident now. And I am seeing that training a ferret isn't as difficult as I had it made out to be.
First time watching any Joey videos, and this is informative so I'm sure to watch more (hoping to own a ferret someday). But I really just wanted to say, Joey is so HANDSOME! My goodness - he's the best looking ferret I've ever seen!
AN EASIER MORE CONVENIENT WAY~ -First off, don't get an old ferret. Joey may not be old, but it definitely seems as if he's full grown. 3 or 4.. Maybe 5. Way too calm to be a yearling. -Secondly, ferrets will always have accidents. As she said, don't get angry when it happens. If you have a baby ferret, like myself, you know they'll poop literally anywhere. -Find out where your ferrets favorite pooping corner is. Where do they defecate most often?? My ferret, Kal-El, pooed in the corner beside his food and water dishes... -(I removed his food dishes and put them on the upper level so they didn't get dirty or full of poop.) Place the litter box in your ferrets favorite spot to poop, and put the poop that's outside the litter box INTO the litter box. Leave it there so he knows where to poop. -Continue to do this until he learns that poop goes in the litter box. Don't change it too frequently until you see he is pooping on his own in the litter box. -Supervise your ferrets eating and sleeping. They regularly poop right after they wake up, so place your fuzzy by its litter box, guiding his bum when he backs up into the corner. Once he has succeeded in pooping where you want him, treat him immediately. (Best to have treats beside you whilst he poops.) -Continue to do this. And eventually you will just be able to watch him poop in the correct spot. Still treat him regularly if you catch him in the act. Make sure after you're sure he's got it down, change the litter box every day. Ferrets WILL play in their poop, and then touch their food and water afterwards. It's unhealthy for you and the ferret both. But most of all, it's SMELLY. Hope this helped~
Joey TheTrainedFerret Your videos helped me find a new way to train my ferret. I love all your videos and I hope you make more! Your ferret is so handsome :)
his little face omg adorable! she seems like a totally awesome owner but i don't like when people hold their pets in their arms against their will when they're struggling to get away and the owner still wont let go
Courtney and Joey thank you so much! I love your videos and they are helping me a lot. Me and my uncle got two eight week ferrets yesterday, and I am just enjoying your videos. The only real problem were having at the moment is that they keep nipping at us. Nonetheless we still love em and can't wait to start our life with them!
Armin Arlert Hey! I'm so glad you like the videos! Nipping is extremely common with young kits so hang in there. Joey nipped until he was about 6 months but now he never does.
I'm getting a ferret today and he's about a year old. The guy said he does go in the corners, and I really hope this video helps! I have never had a ferret before, so I'll be watching these videos. :) Thank you!
Joey is a male, or a hob, females are smaller, they are called mills. Males are naturally bigger and heavier, she isn't giving him to many treats, he is just mature.
best to keep some blanket or other soft material on the ground and he'll sleep outside his litter box, the litterbox is warmer then the cold floor of the cage
I found out that when ferrets go to the bath room they tend to back into corners so they can defend themselves if needed. That's why they like the tall blue liter box.
Thank you for your informative videos! I trained mine a little different, he's left us since then and I miss him every day! Love you Sammy! Thank you for your videos,
I've gotten a routine down with my ferrets. I'll wake them up and cuddle with them and then put them back in the cage next to their litter box. They don't get to come out and play until they've poo'd. Once they've done their business they get a vita-paste treat and play time. Sometimes though, they've just been up and already done their business. In those instances I'll sit their and prompt them to go for a few minutes and then let them out. No poo, no treat.
i just got my ferret two days ago and he's not fully litter trained. but i made sure i rewarded him when i saw him use the litter box this evening. my ferrets name is Theta and hes only three months old. but i've been watching your videos and its really helping me know what i can do for training him. @Joeythetrainedferret
Please go to my channel and see my other videos. Joey has a lot of tricks! I uploaded a video today that shows them all actually. I'd say that ferrets are a little easier to train than cats, but the techniques are all very similar :O)
Thank you!! So much this is a great training solution. Never thought to use a clicker but I’m likely going to use the clicker and ferretone as a treat reward. We have two young ferrets and they’re just partially compliant with the house litter box. They use the one in their cage correctly. Thanks again, this will help. Enjoying your channel.
Thank you for making these videos they have been super helpful! My boys have enjoyed watching them and I am excited to try the litter box training, they aren't very good when they are out side of the cage.
I was also told when litter training if they have an accident outside the box pick up some of the poo on toilet paper n put in box. Also place box in a corner they seem to keep trying to go in.
If you go on the web and search for the "More Dooks Ferret Food Chart" it will list all sorts of ferret kibble from the best kibble to give your ferret to the worst. Maybe you could look at that and try some of those foods. Maybe Theo would enjoy one of those and it would be healthier for him. Its worth a shot.
I know its hard sometimes, but try to catch her before she actually goes, and then reward once you put her in and she actually goes in the box. This might help. Also, starting off with a smaller play space until they understand the litter box usually works also. Once they've learned to use the box, gradually increase the play space.
I started laughing out loud when you described the 'faux poo' trick he'd do for treats (and my cat looked at me wondering what I was going on about)...thank you for sharing and helping us to learn.
Peanut Gallery my mom said that too she also said they r really ugly but I finally convinced her to get one and now guess what... she LOVESSSS my ferret she goes in my room to see her every night to say goodnight to her😂 trust me ur mom will love them
Ferrets apparently imprint on a certain type of food when they're young, and they just won't recognize anything else but what they're used to as "food". Getting them switched to a different food can be done, but some ferrets can be very stubborn, especially if they're more than a year old. You might try using Vivify (emu oil) or Grizzly brand salmon oil. My ferrets think it's crack.
You will know because the little buggers will find stuff you never thought of! LOL! I'm a new ferret owner myself, and just last night I had to nail some linoleum flooring to the underside of my box springs on my bed, because my weezils were getting up inside them. Also look for the North States Clear Choice Supergate XT. It's a smooth front, extra tall baby gate that ferrets can't climb or jump.
Just do the best you can and then watch the ferret really closely while he is out. He will point if you have missed anything. Search youtube for videos on how to ferret proof your home if you haven't already. Oh and be sure the ferret is not around foam or rubber as they are drawn to it for some reason. The ferret might ingest it which can cause blockages. I hope this helps.
If you have 2, it will be hard to clicker train them for the litter box because most of the time they will be together while playing. With 2, I would suggest just rewarding the the treat as soon as they actually go in the box. The reason I say don't use the clicker is because if you've taught clicker = treat then the ferret that isn't using the litter box will be confused. You wouldn't want to reward the other ferret for doing who knows what while the other has just gone to the litter box! :)
Been watching your videos, you are not only an amazing ferret person, but you seem like an amazing person!!! And joey is soo handsome :D Thank you so much for making these vids. My 'Precious' (her name) is my first ferret. I cant believe how long I have lived without a ferrets, they are so amazing!!!
your ferret is so cute I'm gonna get one soon and now I know what to do when I get them thanks Courtney (hope I spelled it right) and thank you too Joey
Joey has a ferret nation cage that he is in when I am at work or asleep. If I am home he is roaming free. Joey only has one litter box in my downstairs living room, one in my upstairs bathroom, and one in his cage. He has learned to go to those boxes without a problem. I had to start him off being in the living room until he learned to use the box, then I opened up the downstairs once he learned. My first ferret required more boxes bec he struggled finding/getting to one in time.
My boy, Cinnamon, is very finicky with how he goes potty and how he uses his litter boxes. I've had him for about two weeks(I adopted him from a family that didn't have the time for him anymore) and I lined his cage with puddle pads and had the litter pan that was included with his cage. When I first let him out to run around, I watched him like a hawk and looked for corners that he might go in, but he went back into the cage to potty! Ferrets that walk back into their cage to go are few and far between I hear, so I was pleased. Unfortunately, I didn't enforce the litter pan right away (it was a small corner one and he was getting to big for it). I got a shallow cat litter box and put it in his cage a week later and he used it, so I praised him. It didn't last long though. He continues to potty all around the cage bottom that I've lined with blankets. He'll use the litter box, but he'll also use all the other corners and sides in the cage. I'm not sure how to make him understand to only use the litter box at this point, and I'm at work during the day, so it's hard to catch him when he goes potty in the daytime. Any help is appreciated ^^
I plan to do a video on treats because I do get this questions a lot. I use boiled chicken, freeze dried chicken(such as pure bites dog treats), freeze dried liver (also in the dog treat isle at some pet stores), scrambled egg, and Wysong dream treats. Its important to stick with just meat. Unfortunately a lot of "ferret treats" sold in stores have too much sugar and other stuff they don't need.If your ferret is picky, try mixing a little bit of the treat in with their food for a couple weeks.
Goblin was very good at "faux poo's"- I moved with him a lot and we had to have re-training a bunch of times. I didn't have him caged for the last 4 yrs of his life- which is def. more difficult to train( i ended up using puppy pads with everyone I have now)! I've had 4 other ferrets and this method works! Just like biting- repetition is key- don't get frustrated, it will pay off, and even if it doesn't seem like it at first the bonding with training makes a huge difference
Anytime ferrets are moved somewhere new, they will probably have to be litter trained again so they remember where the litter box is. You don't have to train with treats, but it definitely speeds up the process in my opinion. You could just praise them. Whenever you catch one about to go, put them in the litter box right away and praise when they go. Be sure to clean really well where they have gone in your room so the smell doesn't linger and cause them to go there again....
Where did you get him?? I've never seen a more beautiful ferret! He's so thick! He almost looks like a mink. I love that! His colors are amazing too! Please let me know! :)
I just got a new one today. He's pooping everywhere! I try to put him in the litter box. And he won't pee/poop he wants to sleep in the litter pan. NEED HELP!
Cupcake Swirl training a ferret takes a lot longer than one day. You need to have patience. The ferret is having to adjust to a new life with you and is trying to learn. Give it a few weeks/months and bond with your ferret while training.
For gods sake let the poor guy take a nap! if you just got him that day he has NO idea who you are or where he is! i dont even have a ferret and i know this!. just let him relax for a while.
Aww hang in there! 4 Months old is still pretty young so just be patient. You can try a bigger box maybe, or be sure that its pretty clean. My first ferret would go beside the box if in his opinion the box wasn't clean enough - ha ha. Try rewarding her when she does go in the box so she will have more motivation to keep doing it correctly. Good luck!
I use Feline Pine litter. It's a pine pellet litter and I've found it reduces odor better than paper pellets...and is way cheaper than the litter specifically for ferrets. I'm pretty sure it can be purchased at most big retail grocery stores (Wal-Mart & Meijer)
I guess I lucked out I got my ferret potty trained today, I also bought him today. I just put towels in the corners of the cage where i didn't want him to poo and after a couple "mistakes" I put his poop in the litter box until he got the idea. He's doing it on his own now, also i put him in the litter-box as soon as he wakes up too. I didn't use a clicker or treats :) Hope this helps.
I want the exact same ferret you have, its so cute!! Is a ferret able to eventually be fully toilet trained where it can roam the house without me needing to take it to the litter?
No, it will not be too large. Ferret nations are GREAT cages! I recently did a video on what to look for when buying a cage so please check that out if you haven't yet. I would suggest taking the ramp and second level out when you first get your baby so he/she will just have the first level for a little while. Once he gets used to that and is a little older you can add that in when you're ready. :O)
Have you tried freeze dried beef or chicken liver treats? Most pet stores have them in the dog treat section. Joey loves those! Can't have too many per day though bec it will upset the tummy. You can also try mixing boiled chicken in with their kibble and they might get used to if its mixed in at 1st. I have to do this with my first ferret. Joey also likes scrambled egg! You can buy clickers in most pet shops in the dog training section or online. They are usually $5 or less.
Hi, I just got a ferret and I'm very new and inexperienced. Your videos help me out a lot actually, I was wondering where you got the clicker for training??
My advice would be to read and learn everything you can about ferrets before getting one. Ferrets are a lot of work to maintain properly, but in my opinion make great pets! They need at least 4 hours of supervised playtime each day outside of their cage in a ferret proofed environment. They are strict carnivores so research the food you purchase for him or her. Also, be sure you have a ferret knowledgeable vet in your area as your ferret will need proper check ups. I hope this helps!
My ferret does good inside his play pen and was doing good in his cage . Since I got him a buddy he wants to go in and outside the litter box . I tried to put fleece in the corner he tried to use with no box and he moved and goes anyways. The new female ferret is separated from him so I can introduce them slowly . She does good in the cage and pretty good in the pen even though I didn’t try to train her purposely .
Your ferrets little face is so adorable he has the face of a teddy bear awww 😍
Marcasia Parks 😂 he really does
My first ferret went blind later in life as well and I re-taught him how to use the litter box. Since they still have their sense of touch, I like to change the feel of the flooring near their litter box. In my house I have carpet, so I bought a small piece of thin hard plastic (like the kind you put rolling office chairs on) When he would walk on the plastic I would put him in the box so he started to know that plastic = litter box. Pretty soon he was trained all over again! Pretty cool!
Also be sure to use a pet safe deodorizer after you clean up any accidents, that way the spot won't smell like potty and they won't be encouraged to go in the same spot again.
Reward with a treat instantly when the desired behavior is accomplished. Be consistent and positive because they will know how to read your mood. I plan on making more vids for training deaf ferrets.
I like your ferret. He's a very handsome boy.
I have never seen a more well trained or handsome ferret! Great job with him! This video was very helpful in training my 3 month old fuzzy, named Bear!
I have one named Bear too!
We love your videos! You are such a positive voice in the ferret community. Thanks for inspiring us :)
Thank you so much!! I pick up my next ferret baby in 10 days! Hooray!!
I don't even know why I just watched this. I don't even own a ferret.
Literally the exact same here. I'm not even planning on getting a ferret but for some reason I'm here watching a video about how to litter train them.
John Techs no way 3 days ago i thought this comment section was abandoned
Same. I might go get a ferret just because we are all here for no reason
Hey guys.... i went and got a fricking ferret. Thanks youtube
big will good :) hope you enjoy their company spend a lot of time with them, both of them are next to me as i write this message
Thank you very much.
I had a ferret years back, and I never knew how to train him. The litter problem was always a big one, sadly.
Now I'm married, and my wife loves ferrets too. We are looking at getting one really soon. The pooing in random corners of the house has always been a concern of mine. Your ideas to help with litter box training are of great use.
I'm a dog person, and I've trained many pups to be house broken, but the ferret was beyond me.
With listening to your wisdom, I feel encouraged that I can train a ferret to be litter trained. The ferret that I had, I only managed to be able to train him to not bite (except my dad. Something about my dad got the ferret crazy, and he loved attacking his feet...). But anyway, thanks. I feel more confident now.
And I am seeing that training a ferret isn't as difficult as I had it made out to be.
First time watching any Joey videos, and this is informative so I'm sure to watch more (hoping to own a ferret someday). But I really just wanted to say, Joey is so HANDSOME! My goodness - he's the best looking ferret I've ever seen!
Brianne Chason Aww thank you! :)
Or you could always put his/her droppings in the litter pan and then he/her will smell it and go there
Corrin haha that’s what I do
Same
Ya know thats actually really really smart😃
AN EASIER MORE CONVENIENT WAY~
-First off, don't get an old ferret. Joey may not be old, but it definitely seems as if he's full grown. 3 or 4.. Maybe 5. Way too calm to be a yearling.
-Secondly, ferrets will always have accidents. As she said, don't get angry when it happens. If you have a baby ferret, like myself, you know they'll poop literally anywhere.
-Find out where your ferrets favorite pooping corner is. Where do they defecate most often?? My ferret, Kal-El, pooed in the corner beside his food and water dishes...
-(I removed his food dishes and put them on the upper level so they didn't get dirty or full of poop.) Place the litter box in your ferrets favorite spot to poop, and put the poop that's outside the litter box INTO the litter box. Leave it there so he knows where to poop.
-Continue to do this until he learns that poop goes in the litter box. Don't change it too frequently until you see he is pooping on his own in the litter box.
-Supervise your ferrets eating and sleeping. They regularly poop right after they wake up, so place your fuzzy by its litter box, guiding his bum when he backs up into the corner. Once he has succeeded in pooping where you want him, treat him immediately. (Best to have treats beside you whilst he poops.)
-Continue to do this. And eventually you will just be able to watch him poop in the correct spot. Still treat him regularly if you catch him in the act. Make sure after you're sure he's got it down, change the litter box every day. Ferrets WILL play in their poop, and then touch their food and water afterwards. It's unhealthy for you and the ferret both. But most of all, it's SMELLY.
Hope this helped~
Joey had just turned one at the time this video was taken. By one, he was full grown.
Joey TheTrainedFerret Your videos helped me find a new way to train my ferret. I love all your videos and I hope you make more! Your ferret is so handsome :)
thanks!
I got my lil fuzz monster today, you helped alot :D
i’m getting a baby tomorrow and i think that this will actually help so thank you
In short: Positive Reinforcement only!
intruder313 Yes indeed!
Your ferret is really cute
his little face omg adorable! she seems like a totally awesome owner but i don't like when people hold their pets in their arms against their will when they're struggling to get away and the owner still wont let go
"As opposed to a front tail?" I died xD
Courtney and Joey thank you so much! I love your videos and they are helping me a lot. Me and my uncle got two eight week ferrets yesterday, and I am just enjoying your videos. The only real problem were having at the moment is that they keep nipping at us. Nonetheless we still love em and can't wait to start our life with them!
Armin Arlert Hey! I'm so glad you like the videos! Nipping is extremely common with young kits so hang in there. Joey nipped until he was about 6 months but now he never does.
Thank you so much again :D
He looks great, I love the white paws and black nose. And the overall colouring in general :).
I'm getting a ferret today and he's about a year old. The guy said he does go in the corners, and I really hope this video helps! I have never had a ferret before, so I'll be watching these videos. :) Thank you!
So many are still learning from your videos: -)
I think Joey gets a few too many treats. LOL
hahah poor joey but true
Joey is a male, or a hob, females are smaller, they are called mills. Males are naturally bigger and heavier, she isn't giving him to many treats, he is just mature.
Females are called jills
mine just sleeps in his litter box and uses the bathroom wherever he wants
hi ih thats what mine used to do so i put poop in there and they stopped
hi ih so does mine
best to keep some blanket or other soft material on the ground and he'll sleep outside his litter box, the litterbox is warmer then the cold floor of the cage
When Joe yawned next to her face I thought he was gonna bite her!! lol
I found out that when ferrets go to the bath room they tend to back into corners so they can defend themselves if needed. That's why they like the tall blue liter box.
Thank you for your informative videos! I trained mine a little different, he's left us since then and I miss him every day! Love you Sammy! Thank you for your videos,
That’s the prettiest ferret i’ve ever seen.
my ferret likes to go in the corner so i put her in the litter box right before she went but she just ran to the corner
silvercupcake0821 put the litter box in that corner?
positive reinforcement. sweet.
Your ferret is so calm when you hold him. Mine doesn't like to be held 😢
That is a very adorable ferret!
I've gotten a routine down with my ferrets. I'll wake them up and cuddle with them and then put them back in the cage next to their litter box. They don't get to come out and play until they've poo'd. Once they've done their business they get a vita-paste treat and play time. Sometimes though, they've just been up and already done their business. In those instances I'll sit their and prompt them to go for a few minutes and then let them out. No poo, no treat.
I’m watching all of these videos!! I’m adopting my ferret this week! So you are my lifesaver right now!! Thank you!!
i just got my ferret two days ago and he's not fully litter trained. but i made sure i rewarded him when i saw him use the litter box this evening. my ferrets name is Theta and hes only three months old. but i've been watching your videos and its really helping me know what i can do for training him. @Joeythetrainedferret
+THE LE GIRL Aww thats great! Keep up the good work.
Please go to my channel and see my other videos. Joey has a lot of tricks! I uploaded a video today that shows them all actually. I'd say that ferrets are a little easier to train than cats, but the techniques are all very similar :O)
Thank you!! So much this is a great training solution. Never thought to use a clicker but I’m likely going to use the clicker and ferretone as a treat reward. We have two young ferrets and they’re just partially compliant with the house litter box. They use the one in their cage correctly. Thanks again, this will help. Enjoying your channel.
That is the cutest ferret i have ever seen!!
Thank you for making these videos they have been super helpful! My boys have enjoyed watching them and I am excited to try the litter box training, they aren't very good when they are out side of the cage.
I just got my baby girl and I'm still learning so much! You definitely are very experienced in ferrets. I wish you could be here in person to help!
Again, Joey's human is cute too!
3 things
1. thanks this helped a lot
2. you’re so pretty
3. your ferret is cute!
your ferret is so cute! and its whiskers are long in a cute way :)) nice vid. you just got a subscriber :D
awesome! Thanks!
"As opposed to front tail?"
I love that lmao
Ferrets RULE!! Cozy and Fresh is great litter. My 2 lil men Jim Tom and BoBo love that type of litter. great ch. new subbie. :)
he's gorgeous! love him!
I was also told when litter training if they have an accident outside the box pick up some of the poo on toilet paper n put in box. Also place box in a corner they seem to keep trying to go in.
Mines will go into her cage to poop, and won’t poop in the house, but I’m the cage she poops wherever the litter tray isn’t 🙃
If you go on the web and search for the "More Dooks Ferret Food Chart" it will list all sorts of ferret kibble from the best kibble to give your ferret to the worst. Maybe you could look at that and try some of those foods. Maybe Theo would enjoy one of those and it would be healthier for him. Its worth a shot.
that ferret looks like an otter its so big
I know its hard sometimes, but try to catch her before she actually goes, and then reward once you put her in and she actually goes in the box. This might help. Also, starting off with a smaller play space until they understand the litter box usually works also. Once they've learned to use the box, gradually increase the play space.
He's like a little panda 😍.
Your ferret is so pretty!!
Omgsh he's so cute! Love the colors on him.
I started laughing out loud when you described the 'faux poo' trick he'd do for treats (and my cat looked at me wondering what I was going on about)...thank you for sharing and helping us to learn.
Excellent video, thank you
My ferret is doing very well in litter training now!! Thank you so much for doing this video. Joey is amazing.
dakota Greene YAY!! I'm so glad to hear your ferret is improving.
Thx
My mum thinks ferrets look like long rats but I really want one 😩
Peanut Gallery my mom said that too she also said they r really ugly but I finally convinced her to get one and now guess what... she LOVESSSS my ferret she goes in my room to see her every night to say goodnight to her😂 trust me ur mom will love them
Ferrets apparently imprint on a certain type of food when they're young, and they just won't recognize anything else but what they're used to as "food". Getting them switched to a different food can be done, but some ferrets can be very stubborn, especially if they're more than a year old. You might try using Vivify (emu oil) or Grizzly brand salmon oil. My ferrets think it's crack.
You will know because the little buggers will find stuff you never thought of! LOL! I'm a new ferret owner myself, and just last night I had to nail some linoleum flooring to the underside of my box springs on my bed, because my weezils were getting up inside them. Also look for the North States Clear Choice Supergate XT. It's a smooth front, extra tall baby gate that ferrets can't climb or jump.
Just do the best you can and then watch the ferret really closely while he is out. He will point if you have missed anything. Search youtube for videos on how to ferret proof your home if you haven't already. Oh and be sure the ferret is not around foam or rubber as they are drawn to it for some reason. The ferret might ingest it which can cause blockages. I hope this helps.
If you have 2, it will be hard to clicker train them for the litter box because most of the time they will be together while playing. With 2, I would suggest just rewarding the the treat as soon as they actually go in the box. The reason I say don't use the clicker is because if you've taught clicker = treat then the ferret that isn't using the litter box will be confused. You wouldn't want to reward the other ferret for doing who knows what while the other has just gone to the litter box! :)
Your ferret is so freakin' cute!
He is sooooooo cute I love your home made box it cool
Been watching your videos, you are not only an amazing ferret person, but you seem like an amazing person!!! And joey is soo handsome :D Thank you so much for making these vids. My 'Precious' (her name) is my first ferret. I cant believe how long I have lived without a ferrets, they are so amazing!!!
Thank you!!! Congrats on your first ferret :)
Your ferret is soo cute!!
your ferret is so cute I'm gonna get one soon and now I know what to do when I get them thanks Courtney (hope I spelled it right) and thank you too Joey
Instantly subscribed! so informative and also high quality videos :D thanks !
geminishyne :O) I appreciate it!
This video helped a lot :) your ferret is too cute btw haha ;)
Always nice to confirm what i have read and get the same info from a person who owns one. Good stuff and ty very good video.
Thanks for the video! Its just what I needed
Joey has a ferret nation cage that he is in when I am at work or asleep. If I am home he is roaming free. Joey only has one litter box in my downstairs living room, one in my upstairs bathroom, and one in his cage. He has learned to go to those boxes without a problem. I had to start him off being in the living room until he learned to use the box, then I opened up the downstairs once he learned. My first ferret required more boxes bec he struggled finding/getting to one in time.
My boy, Cinnamon, is very finicky with how he goes potty and how he uses his litter boxes. I've had him for about two weeks(I adopted him from a family that didn't have the time for him anymore) and I lined his cage with puddle pads and had the litter pan that was included with his cage. When I first let him out to run around, I watched him like a hawk and looked for corners that he might go in, but he went back into the cage to potty! Ferrets that walk back into their cage to go are few and far between I hear, so I was pleased. Unfortunately, I didn't enforce the litter pan right away (it was a small corner one and he was getting to big for it).
I got a shallow cat litter box and put it in his cage a week later and he used it, so I praised him. It didn't last long though. He continues to potty all around the cage bottom that I've lined with blankets. He'll use the litter box, but he'll also use all the other corners and sides in the cage. I'm not sure how to make him understand to only use the litter box at this point, and I'm at work during the day, so it's hard to catch him when he goes potty in the daytime. Any help is appreciated ^^
I started Joey on litter training as soon as I got him which was at 3 months also. The sooner they start learning the better I think!
I plan to do a video on treats because I do get this questions a lot. I use boiled chicken, freeze dried chicken(such as pure bites dog treats), freeze dried liver (also in the dog treat isle at some pet stores), scrambled egg, and Wysong dream treats. Its important to stick with just meat. Unfortunately a lot of "ferret treats" sold in stores have too much sugar and other stuff they don't need.If your ferret is picky, try mixing a little bit of the treat in with their food for a couple weeks.
I was begging my mom to get me a ferret and now I AM GETTING A FERRET YAY!
LittleMiss Kutie do you still have one?
Thank you!!!
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Goblin was very good at "faux poo's"- I moved with him a lot and we had to have re-training a bunch of times. I didn't have him caged for the last 4 yrs of his life- which is def. more difficult to train( i ended up using puppy pads with everyone I have now)! I've had 4 other ferrets and this method works! Just like biting- repetition is key- don't get frustrated, it will pay off, and even if it doesn't seem like it at first the bonding with training makes a huge difference
He looks like a little otter, he's so cute!!
+peteyluv1 Thank you!
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Anytime ferrets are moved somewhere new, they will probably have to be litter trained again so they remember where the litter box is. You don't have to train with treats, but it definitely speeds up the process in my opinion. You could just praise them. Whenever you catch one about to go, put them in the litter box right away and praise when they go. Be sure to clean really well where they have gone in your room so the smell doesn't linger and cause them to go there again....
Where did you get him?? I've never seen a more beautiful ferret! He's so thick! He almost looks like a mink. I love that! His colors are amazing too! Please let me know! :)
I just got a new one today. He's pooping everywhere! I try to put him in the litter box. And he won't pee/poop he wants to sleep in the litter pan. NEED HELP!
And if I pick he up. He's bite the blood out of my hand and I put the sour anti bite spray for petco it ant helping it don't seem to bother him
Cupcake Swirl training a ferret takes a lot longer than one day. You need to have patience. The ferret is having to adjust to a new life with you and is trying to learn. Give it a few weeks/months and bond with your ferret while training.
Cupcake Swirl OMG that's my exact problem with mine
Cupcake Swirl SAME
For gods sake let the poor guy take a nap! if you just got him that day he has NO idea who you are or where he is! i dont even have a ferret and i know this!. just let him relax for a while.
Aww hang in there! 4 Months old is still pretty young so just be patient. You can try a bigger box maybe, or be sure that its pretty clean. My first ferret would go beside the box if in his opinion the box wasn't clean enough - ha ha. Try rewarding her when she does go in the box so she will have more motivation to keep doing it correctly. Good luck!
wood pellets can still have saw dust which is bad for their respiratory system. paper is the only safe litter. cute ferret. I have 4
Yay! Good job on starting to train Finley! I love that name by the way! :)
that sounds great! Gosh I have 3 of them this might take awhile
I use Feline Pine litter. It's a pine pellet litter and I've found it reduces odor better than paper pellets...and is way cheaper than the litter specifically for ferrets. I'm pretty sure it can be purchased at most big retail grocery stores (Wal-Mart & Meijer)
His face looks like my step moms dogs face he is adorable
I guess I lucked out I got my ferret potty trained today, I also bought him today. I just put towels in the corners of the cage where i didn't want him to poo and after a couple "mistakes" I put his poop in the litter box until he got the idea. He's doing it on his own now, also i put him in the litter-box as soon as he wakes up too. I didn't use a clicker or treats :) Hope this helps.
He is so freakin cute i can’t 😢😢
I want the exact same ferret you have, its so cute!! Is a ferret able to eventually be fully toilet trained where it can roam the house without me needing to take it to the litter?
I hope my little Zoë gets to be as big as him lol
No, it will not be too large. Ferret nations are GREAT cages! I recently did a video on what to look for when buying a cage so please check that out if you haven't yet. I would suggest taking the ramp and second level out when you first get your baby so he/she will just have the first level for a little while. Once he gets used to that and is a little older you can add that in when you're ready. :O)
Rip Joey we miss you so much 🥺🥺
Yeah so my ferret is deaf so I can't click train him
my girl ferret straight up pretends to poop lol they're smart
Have you tried freeze dried beef or chicken liver treats? Most pet stores have them in the dog treat section. Joey loves those! Can't have too many per day though bec it will upset the tummy. You can also try mixing boiled chicken in with their kibble and they might get used to if its mixed in at 1st. I have to do this with my first ferret. Joey also likes scrambled egg! You can buy clickers in most pet shops in the dog training section or online. They are usually $5 or less.
as soon as i got my ferret, it was pooping in the corner, but i just moved the litter to where he pooped and know he knows where to poop!
Hi, I just got a ferret and I'm very new and inexperienced. Your videos help me out a lot actually, I was wondering where you got the clicker for training??
My advice would be to read and learn everything you can about ferrets before getting one. Ferrets are a lot of work to maintain properly, but in my opinion make great pets! They need at least 4 hours of supervised playtime each day outside of their cage in a ferret proofed environment. They are strict carnivores so research the food you purchase for him or her. Also, be sure you have a ferret knowledgeable vet in your area as your ferret will need proper check ups. I hope this helps!
My ferret does good inside his play pen and was doing good in his cage . Since I got him a buddy he wants to go in and outside the litter box . I tried to put fleece in the corner he tried to use with no box and he moved and goes anyways. The new female ferret is separated from him so I can introduce them slowly . She does good in the cage and pretty good in the pen even though I didn’t try to train her purposely .