Top 10 Mistakes New Ferret Owners Make

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  • @sailorspacejam
    @sailorspacejam Před 4 lety +842

    Ferrets are my dream pet but my parents don’t like them lol

    • @N3k0Y0m1
      @N3k0Y0m1 Před 4 lety +79

      My mom too... She says there smelly, and one of my siblings says they smell like pee... But I don't care about that... Because I've smelled worse. :0|

    • @sailorspacejam
      @sailorspacejam Před 4 lety +27

      oreo artisy snowleopard my parents say they stink too lol. And I have a dog so things won’t work out 😬

    • @N3k0Y0m1
      @N3k0Y0m1 Před 4 lety +13

      @@sailorspacejam Oooof.. I have three cats (inside,) and one dog.

    • @mich5124
      @mich5124 Před 4 lety +2

      Me too!

    • @N3k0Y0m1
      @N3k0Y0m1 Před 4 lety +6

      @@mich5124 Well at least I can relate to someone in this.

  • @gabbydemarco4601
    @gabbydemarco4601 Před 5 lety +585

    I did so much research about ferrets so I know all of this but I wanted to watch anyway

  • @Bluesonata
    @Bluesonata Před 4 lety +492

    oh I wish all the pet owners are this responsible like you

  • @kananjarrus8652
    @kananjarrus8652 Před 5 lety +320

    I want a ferret so so so bad :'))) for the past week and a half I've been binge watching videos on them and doing research! My mom is VERY hesitant in owning a ferret but I've been trying to ease her into it by bringing up small facts or cute things they do. I convinced her to let me have rats in the past so I think I can convince her to let me get a fluffy slinky boi :') wish me luck y'all

    • @kananjarrus8652
      @kananjarrus8652 Před 5 lety +13

      Oh and also I already have so many things like toys, a cage, pellets, and a play area for my soon to be fur tube :0 I also never knew how much ferrets and rats shared in common. I spoil my babies rotten so I have so many blankets, toys, and play things that are begging to be used :')

    • @keiravlogs9376
      @keiravlogs9376 Před 4 lety +8

      Same here! Everyday I do research. I have a whole chalk board and a bunch of papers filled with information. I'm even searching for names. LOL.

    • @iulia5665
      @iulia5665 Před 4 lety +2

      Gl, wish me luck too!

    • @jamieleedrew6038
      @jamieleedrew6038 Před 4 lety +1

      Kanan Jarrus I wish you luck

    • @petrac7778
      @petrac7778 Před 4 lety +3

      So... Did you get a ferret at this point?-

  • @fartripper7598
    @fartripper7598 Před 4 lety +347

    5:51 believe it or not, this cage is actually too small even for one guinea pig!

    • @N3k0Y0m1
      @N3k0Y0m1 Před 4 lety +32

      Yeah, ferrets need a very high, rat like cage.

    • @eviolus-5660
      @eviolus-5660 Před 4 lety +34

      Guinea pigs need a lot of space to be fair

    • @N3k0Y0m1
      @N3k0Y0m1 Před 4 lety +7

      @@eviolus-5660 True that.

    • @LolitaCraft
      @LolitaCraft Před 4 lety +34

      Never had guinea pigs myself, but I've read that they need several square feet of unbroken floor space. Plus you really shouldn't keep guinea pigs alone anyways since they're highly social animals. I don't even think that cage is big enough for a hamster!

    • @eviolus-5660
      @eviolus-5660 Před 4 lety +3

      @@LolitaCraft absolutely!

  • @JessieStyles1
    @JessieStyles1 Před 2 lety +12

    I actually found my ferret. She was abandoned on the street, we found her on our way home from the store so I've made plenty of mistakes but she's so lively and happy now, she has her own dedicated room for play time and exploring. I love her so much

    • @Unicornlala13
      @Unicornlala13 Před 2 lety

      Was she wild? Cuz if she was it’s bad

    • @hermit196
      @hermit196 Před rokem +2

      @@Unicornlala13 Ik this is an old comment, but you don't really get wild ferrets, they are all either escaped pets or abandoned. ( apart from the black-footed ferret anyway)

    • @sirgoosington
      @sirgoosington Před měsícem

      ⁠@@Unicornlala13uhhh.. ma'am 😭😭 the only remaining wild ferrets are pretty much the black footed ones, which are endangered and uncommon to find

  • @Juicelyn
    @Juicelyn Před 4 lety +93

    My local shelters don't have ferrets and I have no local ferret groups 😔 I really want a ferret but I don't want to support mills 😪

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 4 lety +15

      then find a pet you can adopt ethically!

    • @bound2urth
      @bound2urth Před 3 lety +7

      pet finder or something similar is a great alternative! I don’t know where you live, but I live in cali and they’re illegal here so they’re hard to find. From what i’ve heard it’s really not enforced, but you would need a permit. Some vets care for them and pet stores here sell ferret stuff so it seems not to be a big deal.

    • @cupofcoffees1448
      @cupofcoffees1448 Před 3 lety +5

      I would recommend downloading Petfinder , it will say if there are ferrets by you , but just don’t go alone , go with someone cause you don’t know what could happen

    • @C4twen
      @C4twen Před 3 lety +1

      I bought my ferret from a lovely farmer and his wife. They bred them but their ferrets were all lovely well loved pets. Once a female had a litter they had them done to stop them breeding again and didnt die from not breeding. Here in the uk pet stores dont really sell ferrets so the only choice I had was to look to adopt or buy. Adopting turned up nothing so I looked about for responsible breeders

    • @duchessdragon6874
      @duchessdragon6874 Před 3 lety +3

      Pet Supermarket, petstore like PetSmart or Petco, but they usually sell ferrets, usually 2 and usually a male and female together, but if u only buy one, they wont bring in anymore til the last one is sold...its how i got my lil Booba, and hes thriving beautifully. And btw, my lil guy came from Marshall Farms, and hes healthy as can be. I dunno the real T about them, but my babys healthy and had a check by vet before purchase, from the store, and had a complete med history before i even exchanged money. So...this was in NC as well. I have no complaints.

  • @evangeleneconnolly3615
    @evangeleneconnolly3615 Před 4 lety +31

    I've been prepping for ferrets for about a month now so I was a little nervous to watch this video. I'm actually very impressed by all your points and I'm happy to say I believe I'm ready. I have a giant cage, I'm proofing my room, I work for an exotic vet that sees ferrets regularly so medically I know what to expect, I got tons of toys and I'm ready for loads of free roaming play time. Its just nice to see reassure myself that I'm not failing before I start lol

  • @petlives5034
    @petlives5034 Před 5 lety +126

    Can you do a room tour?

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +23

      Haha maybe! It's nothing too crazy. I will probably make a whole apartment tour when we move in a few weeks!:)

  • @carpetfarmer
    @carpetfarmer Před 4 lety +44

    Thank you, am watching the 101 vid next. A stray white female ferret wandered into our back yard yesterday afternoon. I live on a busy intersection w/ large dogs next door & was over 100c outside. She was happy to see a person & she safe w/ food & water. This video was very helpful in figuring out what next.

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 4 lety +17

      Aw thank you for helping her!!! They are so good at escaping, I would take some pictures, post to local Facebook groups / pages and contact your local vet to see if she’s microchipped (most likely she isn’t) and then go from there!!:( I hope she finds her people!!

    • @shyannerafferty6779
      @shyannerafferty6779 Před 4 lety +1

      The same thing happened to me!!!

  • @adaywithgerardatthediamnds9633

    There's only ONE ferret in any nearby city up for adoption, so I have to wait... yEEeEEeeEEeeE
    update: there are now Three, and once I am in the right financial place, I plan on adopting them ^^

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +25

      pr0bably_stupid I guess that’s a good thing then, eh? Shelters around here are full with ferrets, makes me sad :(

    • @brown_gurl
      @brown_gurl Před 4 lety +6

      @@Pazuandfriends what state do you live in?! My bf and I are in search of some ferrets

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 4 lety +5

      brown_ gurl NY. (Upstate, Ferrets are illegal in NYC)

    • @Focafoxxi
      @Focafoxxi Před 4 lety +3

      Lucky ;w;

    • @Focafoxxi
      @Focafoxxi Před 4 lety +2

      @@Pazuandfriends wait what????

  • @jamesl7130
    @jamesl7130 Před 5 lety +21

    Ive been watching u for a few months now and im re watching all your videos 😂, i bought the ferret from a private breeder i know through mutuals, my friend bought the last ferret available and is looking after it for a few days until i come home from holiday to collect it! My friend has 2 of them so they know what to do! Its my birthday today and im so excited ahhh

  • @vannessavanessaa6618
    @vannessavanessaa6618 Před 4 lety +26

    I found my ferret in the woods the little guy was super dirty and fill with flees and so skinny.. I'm just glad I found him.

    • @louisa9015
      @louisa9015 Před 4 lety +2

      Vannessa Vanessaa I would love to see u and he’s journey if u have him do u by chance have a tiktok with him?

    • @ottersimms7672
      @ottersimms7672 Před 3 lety +1

      Oh my goodness! He’s so lucky to have found you. Seems like you two were meant to be ❤️

  • @phoebenethery2412
    @phoebenethery2412 Před 4 lety +9

    thanks so much for making these videos i have wanted a ferret for a year and your videos are helping me know what to do and what not to do. i still have a long way till i convince my mom, but when i get one i will now how to care for it properly.

  • @savannahrodriguez9978
    @savannahrodriguez9978 Před 4 lety +10

    im in the process of getting a ferret, and your videos are helping me through the research part. im so glad i found your channel ☺️ you keep doing what your doing :D

    • @petersiska6915
      @petersiska6915 Před rokem

      your profile pic is a hamster do you have a hamster?

  • @bustlau
    @bustlau Před 4 lety +6

    We have 5 ferrets & we use the Wysong 90-day digestive food. They LOVE it

  • @SOLDADITO76
    @SOLDADITO76 Před 4 lety +4

    I had adopted an abused ferret, not knowing the full extent of the abuse our bond was even stronger as we both got to know each other at our own pace. Love these little carpet sharks.

  • @emily_1276
    @emily_1276 Před 5 lety +69

    Her: do your research before you go buy Marshall premium diet. Me:looks at my bag of ferret food sees that that’s what it it’s. 😳😨Welp now I have to go get some new food btw I only had my ferret for a day and that’s what the store said to get sooo😳😬

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +32

      Emily123 Gacha studios No worries. The pet store employees are paid to promote the food they sell in store. Usually that’s only 1-2 ferret kibbles. And since they buy from Marshall’s they promote their food.

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 4 lety +21

      Belinda Paugh this is not the best food for a ferret. The best food for ferrets is whole prey or balanced raw :)

    • @XxKawaiiKimixX
      @XxKawaiiKimixX Před 4 lety +14

      I used to work at Petco and I made it a point to let everyone on my team know about safe kibbles to feed that we sold, we don't get paid to promote at Petco-we're just underpaid and not trained and I imagine the same applies to other pet stores. Before owning ferrets I owned hamsters and I guess the hamster community has made it a point to make sure people know not to trust employees because when I first saw a ferret I had no idea what it even was and I still didn't ask the employees at the store!! Haha... I did all the research overnight, bought everything and had it shipped overnight then went to get my first ferret as soon as the store opened!! I felt super bad for impulse buying(because I had only ever adopted animals) but she was the cutest thing in the world to me at that moment. A month later I adopted another ferret that way she would have company, sadly my biggest regret/mistake was purchasing a ferret but I don't regret buying her. Every ferret owner makes mistakes at first and the best thing we can do is learn from them :D

    • @binzy1996
      @binzy1996 Před 4 lety +1

      One of the best kibbles I’ve found is merlin and Alfa ferret feast but the best food is hole prey

    • @krowdietowd
      @krowdietowd Před 4 lety

      Emily _12 don’t listen to stores

  • @tividar213
    @tividar213 Před 3 lety +1

    This suddenly popped up in my recommended and I'm honestly really glad I watched it. I've been wanting to get ferrets but I've been doing a ton of research before I get them. This greatly helped. A few points I knew, some seem like common sense as a pet owner, but others were things I didn't know, or hadn't explored before. I'm still waiting before I have ample room for ferrets, but that just means I'll be super prepared when I do get them. Thanks for making this video!

  • @samayaland548
    @samayaland548 Před 3 lety +2

    I’m getting a ferret soon and watch all your videos to get the BEST information about ferrets before getting one! My parents said I have to do chores and get information before getting one! So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all this good information!

  • @skywerner6533
    @skywerner6533 Před 5 lety +3

    I love your videos! I can see your channel blowing up. Love your aesthetic.

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety

      Sky Werner thanks so much! I have no idea why the CZcams recommendation Gods must have chosen me? Lol.

  • @sleepingpillz2250
    @sleepingpillz2250 Před 4 lety +8

    I got my ferret, Ozzy last year when I was 12. I’m a pretty responsible pet owner, and I did TONS of research before getting him, but I skipped over some of it and obviously made a pretty big mistake. I fed my baby Marshall farms for a while and I am now realizing that in no way should I support the company or continue to feed him the kibble. I have ordered some new food that is highly suggested (can’t quite remember how to spell it) but I hope to get him on a better diet and give him a better life (he was adopted from a rescue)

    • @99domini99
      @99domini99 Před rokem

      That's funny! I just got a ferret a few days ago and I also called her Ozzy!

  • @frogio5591
    @frogio5591 Před 3 lety

    this helped me a lot. i've been doing research on ferrets these last few days bc i might get a ferret myself and i want to make sure i take care of them right so this was very helpfull!

  • @HoneykatProductions6107
    @HoneykatProductions6107 Před 4 lety +2

    This was helpful for my reasurch. I’m trying to make the best life I can for a ferret when I get one!

  • @fatboi7536
    @fatboi7536 Před 5 lety +74

    What size cage would you recommend, and who do you really like, “ferret proof” a room lol

    • @Moparkatt
      @Moparkatt Před 5 lety +17

      Depends on the size of your room. The easiest to care for and use is the Ferret or Critter Nation double unit.

    • @Jordan-rs8tf
      @Jordan-rs8tf Před 5 lety +7

      Ferret nation ferret nation ferret nation!!!

    • @adamweenis9518
      @adamweenis9518 Před 4 lety +5

      Fat Boi I have the ferplast ferret tower

    • @lilvolpie
      @lilvolpie Před 4 lety +10

      Fat Boi idk if you found out about ferret proofing but she had a whole document about it attached to one of her videos! But the basics are not to have wires/chords that they can chew, not to have little knickknacks or things they can swallow, not have anything they can easily climb and then fall off of and hurt themselves, things like that 😊

    • @zoevaisutis1518
      @zoevaisutis1518 Před 4 lety +2

      Who?
      Do u mean how?

  • @vytasz1
    @vytasz1 Před 4 lety +32

    5:51 this is to small for a hamster xD

    • @alexiswhitt9694
      @alexiswhitt9694 Před 4 lety

      the cage is three stories tall and taller than she is? you clearly are just being judgmental without even knowing what you’re talking about

    • @zedkatwala
      @zedkatwala Před 4 lety +3

      @@alexiswhitt9694 They don't mean her cage they are are talking about the picture of a terrible cage at 5:51.

    • @samhex7312
      @samhex7312 Před 3 lety

      alexis whitt dude tf r u dumb?

    • @aydaddy2722
      @aydaddy2722 Před 3 lety

      @@alexiswhitt9694 are u high or are u dumb?

  • @problemvticc1952
    @problemvticc1952 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making such an in depth video about ferrets! I'm hopefully going to be getting ferrets soon, and as an exotic animal owner I totally agree on the setting money aside for vets! Here it's a minimum of $85 to just SEE the animal, nevermind the testing and treating them. It's so so important to have money saved up when buying a new animal, especially with uncommon or exotic animals.

  • @ericktamay2680
    @ericktamay2680 Před 4 lety

    Omg thank you so much for this. Honestly this really helped me make the best chouce not only for me but for the ferret.❤

  • @rwabbites
    @rwabbites Před 4 lety +5

    I live in Wien so there’s only one shelter near me and they don’t have ferrets at the moment but I’ll surely get 2!❤️

  • @thekaylensquad2769
    @thekaylensquad2769 Před 4 lety +3

    My ferrets are living the dream and I have made mistakes like at first I gave them unhealthy treats and I have corrected my mistakes and that’s all that matters because they are the happiest and cutest things ever

  • @thatgurl171
    @thatgurl171 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all your content. I got my 18 year old a ferret last Christmas and she moved in with her brother like a few months ago. Long story short, I took CoCo the ferret. She is my first ferret and I just love her so much. Your videos help me out so much.

  • @ilsemartinez7260
    @ilsemartinez7260 Před 4 lety +2

    I’m going to get a ferret so thank you for sharing this information with the world

  • @florevl
    @florevl Před 4 lety +12

    My hamster had even a bigger cage then the bad ferret cage

  • @thethreevirgins5882
    @thethreevirgins5882 Před 4 lety +8

    I’m 11 and a ferret is my dream pet, I’ve made a hole notebook about what to do and what not to do also facts and all about them☺️although my parents won’t let me have one😣

    • @iulia5665
      @iulia5665 Před 4 lety

      Aww :'(

    • @mae-uk9jf
      @mae-uk9jf Před 4 lety +3

      I’m 11 and I also made a notebook omg 😳

    • @kakakaka-rw1ix
      @kakakaka-rw1ix Před 4 lety

      Are you stalking me lol

    • @sylvie_on
      @sylvie_on Před 4 lety +1

      just let them know that the musk they emit is like any animal smell, if they are really worried about them being really smelly add an air purifier to your budget. it can be pricey but if it’s what you have to do you have to do it. if it’s a fact about other pets and ferrets getting hurt from each other than ferrets can wait. i started on trying to get a hamster probably when i was a little older than you are, and it took almost a year to convince them. just because i got my dream pet doesn’t always mean you or others will, it’s sad but true.

    • @rosmeryrivera1128
      @rosmeryrivera1128 Před 4 lety

      I got my first ferret at 8 years she was hard work but I still have her 🙂 and I got my Second ferret at 9.

  • @bobbieboone6209
    @bobbieboone6209 Před rokem

    I just rescued a ferret. Thank's so much for ur video 💗 it helped SO much!

  • @anxiouspersons
    @anxiouspersons Před 3 lety

    I'm planning on getting ferrets sometime this year, I have been taking a lot of time doing as much research as I can, as well as educating my parents. I am 15 turning 16, but I have fallen in love with these animals, and I want to be as educated as I can be before I bring them home. I realized when I first knew I wanted ferrets that I needed to do a lot of research, and because I have been educating myself my parents were more inclined to A. let me get them and B. help pay for them. Im so glad I found your channel, your videos have been super helpful!

  • @louisenielsen7106
    @louisenielsen7106 Před 5 lety +6

    There's a German brand called Frettchen4You. They make high quality kibble for ferrets, made by experienced and passioned ferret breeders.
    Also, you don't have to adopt, there's also ferret breeders out there that are very good at what they do. Many european breeders gladly sells to America, to help irradicate Marshalls horrible breeding facilities and make it easier for Americans to get a healthy, good pet whose herritage they can follow back to the very first breeding in their bloodline.
    A solution to wanting a ferret, but not having the possibiliti to free roam enough - make a ferret room with no cage, or an outdoor aviary where they can run and play as they want :)

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +2

      I have heard of that brand, however I am having trouble translating the website. I'm not sure if we are able to order that in America. Yes there are breeders but they are very infrequent in the U.S. many of them are not considered reputable and have bad reputations for one reason or another. I am unaware of any European breeders that would ship an animal to the U.S, we have so many unwanted ferrets here so I wanted to promote that in the video. I am no way against breeders, but for ferrets we have such an influx in the shelters right now.

    • @louisenielsen7106
      @louisenielsen7106 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Pazuandfriends I have noticed that their translation is difficult to find. There is an english version on their website though.. I'm danish my self, and No good at German, so I always just allow Google to translate to danish 😂
      My breeder are sending 2 or 3 kits to America this year, one is a sibling to the kid I'm buying 🙂 she has sent some before. She's such a good breeder, but I am aware that many only breed for profits and don't do enough for the health part of the blood lines. We luckily rarely have ferrets in shelters over here, probably because most ferrets are sold directly from breeders with contracts stating that you will return them to the breeder should you be unable to keep them at some point :)

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +2

      @@louisenielsen7106 I have heard the breeders overseas are far superior. Here in the upper east coast of U.S. we have no breeders. There are some in PA but they rarely have litters. Most breeders have been retiring / phasing out. There's an angora breeder in NC (like 15 hours away) but they have somewhat of a cloudy reputation. Very hard to find! However in all surrounding shelters there are many pairs and even trios of ferrets looking for homes.

    • @louisenielsen7106
      @louisenielsen7106 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Pazuandfriends We have very strict laws in EU when it comes to animals, that might be why. There's a very reputable angora breeder in the UK, but angora is a very tricky thing to breed as they can't nurse their kits themself, and can come with a variety of health problems if not done right. So I would always recommend angoras from breeders that allows you to visit and gladly shows parents and other ferrets from the bloodline to you 🙂

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +1

      @@louisenielsen7106 the angora breeder here I've been told ships their fuzzies throughout the north west, I have heard from many sources that they run sort of like a mill, conditions aren't great and lots of kits had health issues and people having a hard time getting paperwork. They've also been shunned by the ferret show community. They don't breed up to "show standard" Seems a bit shady to me, but what do i know /shrug. Wish I was a UK resident so I could get my hands on some happy and healthy fuzzies!

  • @cryinsquirrel
    @cryinsquirrel Před 4 lety +11

    In my area we only have ferrets in pets stores😭😭😭

    • @telikno
      @telikno Před 4 lety +1

      CryinSquirrel same here, I had to get mine from Hundoara

    • @jaxilia5420
      @jaxilia5420 Před 4 lety

      same &, it sucks so bad

    • @gumdropgabi8398
      @gumdropgabi8398 Před 3 lety

      Done deal!, Look up 'donedeal small animals' and go from there ;)

  • @scottvanriel2263
    @scottvanriel2263 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for helping me understand more about ferrets because I want to get one and you have extended my knowledge about these butiful animals

  • @Lisuje16
    @Lisuje16 Před 3 lety

    I plan to be a first time ferret owner soon, thank you for the tips and warnings!

  • @zoevaisutis1518
    @zoevaisutis1518 Před 4 lety +4

    Can u do a vid on the best climates a ferret should live in, (if you've already done one please tell me) i live in Australia and i dont know if the heat is ok for a ferret. Thanks

    • @zedkatwala
      @zedkatwala Před 4 lety +1

      Just make sure that they're legal in your area.

  • @katnamarsh7985
    @katnamarsh7985 Před 4 lety +4

    I’ve had my ferrets for over a year but my only concern is well they WONT EAT MEAT and I’ve tried rabbit quail and other types of meat they just won’t eat meat

    • @jessicatherese4261
      @jessicatherese4261 Před 4 lety +3

      Katna Marsh they were probably brought up on pellets.
      Try slowly adding that kind of stuff in with the dry food.
      Ferrets are super picky eaters and it’s hard to change there diet and it can take a few months but just be patient and add small bits in there food and gradually increase that amount

  • @antoniapanisoara4644
    @antoniapanisoara4644 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much! This was so helpful 💞

  • @mekaliciousb.macadocious4515

    Hello sweetheart. This video was so cute and very helpful. My daughter and I just got our ferret "Mischief" in April. We looooove him! And certainly learned a few things you mentioned the hard way. Thank you for this video and im going to send my daughter the link.

  • @plotalone8053
    @plotalone8053 Před 5 lety +11

    What do I do when I’m off to school? No one in my family likes my ferret so they won’t play with him- how do I keep him entertained without me for 6 hours?

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +11

      6 hours in the cage is fine, people go away for normal work days of 8-9ish hours. As long as the ferret gets play time (out of the cage) before and after school for as long as you can.

    • @plotalone8053
      @plotalone8053 Před 5 lety +2

      Bryn Katharine
      Okay! Tysm!!

    • @SandyTheDesertFox
      @SandyTheDesertFox Před 4 lety +1

      @@Pazuandfriends Does it have to be morning and evening? Because i have to get up quite early but should have plenty of time in the evenings

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 4 lety +3

      WellHiThere yes it does, you can’t feed two meals at night time.

    • @SandyTheDesertFox
      @SandyTheDesertFox Před 4 lety +2

      @@Pazuandfriends I meant for like, playtime hours.

  • @maechess5361
    @maechess5361 Před 4 lety +7

    Is roughly 7 hours enough free- roam time? Since I am only 13 I can only free roam after school so from about 3:30pm - 10:30pm. And also for about an hour in the morning, thanks!

    • @jordinhassen
      @jordinhassen Před 4 lety +1

      Yes more then enough time ! They typically need 4 hours of roam time . The more the better so if you feel like you can supervise and ferret proof your room it’ll be good !

  • @Sunny_tiktok1242
    @Sunny_tiktok1242 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much, my dad just rescued a ferret today from the main road, we brought it home, have it some cat food, cat nuts, have it a litter box and a wooden box for now for him, we've named him Milo and this video has helped me so much! Thank you

  • @nickybee800
    @nickybee800 Před 4 lety +2

    I didn’t know that about the water bottles! I’ll definitely buy the clip on so that my little man can have fun and get the amount of water he needs. We’ve had our little Mac Mittens for years, and last week we spent $250 on this 4 story AMAZING cage for him!! I was happy to upgrade his home ❤️ and he seems so happy now too (not that he wasn’t happy before) haha. Thank you for this video!
    Also, we let our ferret free roam 90% of the day with us! Especially while we’re home since we lost our jobs March 19th due to Covid 19. We don’t however feed our ferret raw diet but I will now be looking into this! I don’t want my baby to get sick 😷 ! That’s horrible 😭 !

  • @foxxiangel6384
    @foxxiangel6384 Před 5 lety +3

    plz link the water bowl. i need more that go in the side bc one of mine loves to tip over the bowls.

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +1

      Danni Velasco this isn’t the exact one I have. I got a clear crock for rabbits at my local pet store. You can find clip on crocks at just about any pet supply online or in store :)

  • @malgorzataczajkowski3151
    @malgorzataczajkowski3151 Před 4 lety +6

    Me: Hey Mommmm
    My Mom: What Now-
    Me: CAN WE GET A FERRET!?
    My Mom: Sure!
    Me: REALLY-
    My Mom: You Can Get One When You Move Out!
    Me: Can A 13 year Old Move Out Of There Parents House

  • @ottersimms7672
    @ottersimms7672 Před 3 lety

    I like that this video is informational while also being understanding. Some videos are like “this is ABUSE and if you don’t know this you shouldn’t have ferrets >:-((“ but this video understands that everybody makes mistakes !! Thank you :) I hope more people hoping to adopt a fuzz baby watches this.

  • @joannameurer6047
    @joannameurer6047 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for these Videos these are So helpful I knowed this but it helped to repeat

  • @oliviasmith5134
    @oliviasmith5134 Před 5 lety +22

    Can u give a suggestion on what to feed them

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +10

      Bubble Smith raw meat is the best for ferrets! You need a balanced and correct schedule, I recommend checking out my videos on raw! Next best thing is Freeze Dried raw, an expensive but easier alternative to raw. Kibble would be the last best thing.

    • @elbinopaper4629
      @elbinopaper4629 Před 4 lety

      Maybe a live pinky would be healthy for them too

    • @staramoth
      @staramoth Před 4 lety

      Cat kibble* ferret kibble is most commonly bad for them :(

  • @ayaka5504
    @ayaka5504 Před 5 lety +19

    Are you from Pennsylvania because I am and I see a lot of ferrets being listed to 🐾

    • @Pazuandfriends
      @Pazuandfriends  Před 5 lety +3

      Upstate NY! I'm not surprised it's the same in PA.

    • @cs0rr_
      @cs0rr_ Před 4 lety

      I’m in PA and I can’t find any listed for adoption

    • @iulia5665
      @iulia5665 Před 4 lety

      Idk, but i am in PA

  • @theresavanderheiden2733
    @theresavanderheiden2733 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you for the information

  • @justdakota3244
    @justdakota3244 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for making this video! Ferrets are one of the exotic pets I want to adopt, besides Hedgehogs!

  • @prishimmer
    @prishimmer Před 4 lety

    thank you so much for this

  • @melissamabbs4692
    @melissamabbs4692 Před 4 lety +1

    I've always wanted a ferret since I was little and I never researched them and now when I was thinking about getting one I was looking on CZcams and I saw your video and now since the vet bills are going to be really high sometimes I don't have enough money and I still live with my parents

  • @rainee_greece6008
    @rainee_greece6008 Před 4 lety +1

    This is helpful since I'm getting a ferret next month

  • @kataclysm7264
    @kataclysm7264 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this!

  • @blair9315
    @blair9315 Před 2 lety

    ah i’m getting a ferret so soon this is awesome:)

  • @carigibson1808
    @carigibson1808 Před 4 lety +1

    Great advice!

  • @charlesfurnari7777
    @charlesfurnari7777 Před 3 lety

    Very good. Thanks.

  • @luhvkitty7402
    @luhvkitty7402 Před 3 lety

    I above watched your ferret videos the most you the top videos in my playlist

  • @Blu3b3rryzzx2
    @Blu3b3rryzzx2 Před 2 lety +1

    I really want a ferret and my mom said I’m allowed to get one next year so I set up to re-home two and maybe three and I started to save up a lot like a emergency fund and this helped me so much so thank you!

  • @mayahagan2457
    @mayahagan2457 Před 4 lety

    i want a ferret sooo badly! thankyou for making all these videos! now to convince my mom! haha

  • @larisa7547
    @larisa7547 Před 4 lety

    We found an albino baby ferret in our yard 2 years ago, we tried to find her home...no luck. After a few months she seemed lonely, depressed and best thing for her was getting another ferret. Her fur became healthier and helped her emotionally. We are still learning about them. They are such wonderful pets, if you have the time to give them, I'm crazy ferret lady now. thank you for your information!

  • @usacrochetpodcastgloria6132

    Thank you for the advice

  • @pizzasimpson8508
    @pizzasimpson8508 Před 3 lety

    Thanks you so much!!! I am planing on getting a ferret in like a year and I have to study and get inough money because my parents are not fans of ferrets so imma somehow convince them. Wish me luck!

  • @dhaage0622
    @dhaage0622 Před 3 lety

    I love ferrets so much! Ive been doing so much research i hope my dad will allow me to get 2 since theyre good in pairs

  • @alannahesquivel7567
    @alannahesquivel7567 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for making both of the videos about farret care i am researching and working on getting one and saw one youtuber say she uses the vitamin paste and i was ganna buy it not anymore

  • @noahsanders3119
    @noahsanders3119 Před 4 lety

    Me and my brothers just got a ferret and thank you for your help

  • @lpsdaisyproductions8363
    @lpsdaisyproductions8363 Před 4 lety +1

    Ferrets are my dream pets, lately I have been watching huge ferret owners and learning correct info, inc not to use ferret shampoo and to use oatmeal baths, because they are better for their skin, I have been showing my mum videos and stuff to hopefully convince her xD💕✨

  • @madisonrouse5006
    @madisonrouse5006 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm 14 and I want a ferret so bad. And I have done so so much research and I'm going to do a raw food diet and so it's not an Impulsive buy im getting him in a month or two and I have figured out everything and am going to a local ferret shelter so that I can help one. This video really helped cause I was going to use a water bottle not a bowl lol. Thank you!!

  • @shannonciesluk4757
    @shannonciesluk4757 Před 3 lety +1

    Growing up my husband had 6 or 7 ferrets. He wound up moving to the basement so the ferrets had their room to free roam all day and then they were only in the cage at night or during cleanings. He absolutely loves them. However his friend recently impulse bought 2 ferrets because he saw them and he had nothing prepared for them. It was horrible. I was so mad and frustrated he didn’t research. My husband then spent hours telling him what he needed to get for the ferrets like a big cage and litter box and the food they eat. It was a disaster and thankfully he has listened to my husbands advice and followed his instructions. Ferrets are amazing fun animals but they are mischievous and love to get into trouble.

  • @drerinwhite8511
    @drerinwhite8511 Před rokem

    I live in the Tampa Bay Area of Florida and the SPCA here never seems to have ferrets and I check weekly. On the other hand, they always seem to have tons of rabbits, which is where I got my beautiful rabbit boy!

  • @silllykitten329
    @silllykitten329 Před 2 lety +2

    Personally, I think any minors should wait to get ferrets until they’re adults and have steady jobs. Often, parents don’t want to spend hundreds and hundreds on vet bills (plus the long drive to exotic vets), proper nutrition, cages, toys, etc. You need to make 110% sure you have the resources to support the ferret, and not rely on fickle parents (unless they’re ferret owners themselves.) I’m in my mid 20s and have always wanted ferrets, and I’m glad I didn’t get one when I was younger. I got a ferret last week and have already spent over $1,500 on it (vet visit and vaccines included.) ferrets are very prone to illness which will cost hundreds yearly. Just wait!

  • @kiannahandwillow8192
    @kiannahandwillow8192 Před 4 lety

    im getting my ferret cage today and its massive! Shes going to be out alot of the time tho i cant wait to get her :)

  • @amienichole4027
    @amienichole4027 Před 2 lety

    Omg so I'm helping my cousin she just saved 3 ferrets. And the owners were feeding them cat food. Something told me that was very wrong. Im so glad I found you

    • @seniviax6878
      @seniviax6878 Před 2 lety

      Feeding cat food is better than most ferret foods.. Cat food and kibble can be fine if its high quality.

  • @frosty_pop_hehe73
    @frosty_pop_hehe73 Před 4 lety

    We rescued too ferrets from a pet store and we got one and when we did her coat was so bad and ever sence we got her we have seen so much change in her coat color and she's absaloutly thriving

  • @machinegunblows4870
    @machinegunblows4870 Před 4 lety +1

    I have a giant ferret,and I’m scared of it 😅 but thanks to this awesome vid I’m not anymore

  • @Asmrmoni
    @Asmrmoni Před 4 lety

    i’m looking into ferrets because i’ve been searching craigslist list every day for a pair with a ferret nation 2 tier cage and i’m also looking into their diets and other essentials. my moms not on board cause i already have a rabbit and she thinks it’s to much work but i’m very dedicated. :)

  • @jeanduffy467
    @jeanduffy467 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your important educational ferret videos.. I would add to your list that they are emotionally sensitive little creatures and do better if they can be in pairs. I've had ferrets for over 25 years and I always get rescues. I always have at least two so they have each other to snuggle with.

  • @ericbios6715
    @ericbios6715 Před rokem

    Omg!!! I bought my first ferret from petco, but if i thought of what you said on why to go somewhere like an adoption place first ,i wouldve done that first!....but i must say that now i have my ferret, i m attached and wouldnt trade her (her names nippy) for the world! But thank you for that tip because ive been thinking she definately needs a partner, even though she was bred by marshals, who makes there ferrets unable to have babies, which made me sad. Anyways thanx for the tip. Subbed!

  • @McbApple
    @McbApple Před 2 lety

    I have been researching and researching about ferrets. I am building up my ferret money I have like 240 some thing and I am very close! And I think that I am happy to say that I am ready for my ferret! My mom said if I have enough money for everything, then I can get one! So I just need the money.

  • @Damianosdm
    @Damianosdm Před 4 lety

    One thing i love is that ferret owners are not just random people they all smart af and pretty cool..

  • @paulforgette4910
    @paulforgette4910 Před 4 lety +2

    she loves being out ... but then she spends most of the day in my roommates bottom drawer ,then she comes out goes to her cage eats drinks , poops,sleeps , gets up ,drives us crazy ...oh my little ball of fun ....then starts all over agian, never a dull moment....

    • @talmc5120
      @talmc5120 Před 4 lety

      Paul Forgette I leave my ferret out for as long as possible, he loves to bounce around my room and curl up in my blankets to sleep, I only keep him in his cage at night so he doesn’t get into anything while I can’t watch him

  • @turtles3708
    @turtles3708 Před 4 lety

    I have one ferret. And I thought he could use a friend.. and found someone rehoming two for 150 plus a giant to go cage (later she told me I could get them for free after we talked for a while so I know she really wants them to have a good home!). The sad thing is they lady loves them but feels bag bc she's too busy. Super excited, getting them Thursday!!!

  • @sarahfentress5539
    @sarahfentress5539 Před 2 lety

    Thank u. We rescued two ferrets. This helps a lot. The only issue is that they freak out being apart. They are three years apart. So I’m worried when one passes away the other will be depressed. I thought I was doing right with the paste. Glad to know I shouldn’t. We do keep them in the living room as much as we can. They use the furniture as a jungle gym. Lol.

    • @Unicornlala13
      @Unicornlala13 Před 2 lety

      You should get a kit (young ferret) or another one he/she will be happy if you get another ferret and you should get it soon before the other one passes or the ferret will notice more and Be sad

  • @Unicornlala13
    @Unicornlala13 Před 2 lety

    I’m actually getting my ferrets from a pet store My petstore They Actually have a 3 layer Cage I have bonded with them and are in good hands at this petstore pls no hate this is my life💕 also they are rescued not from mills! They have been handled since they were 8 weeks they are almost one!💕 They are so sweet I’m giving them a raw food diet which is recommended!❤️ They are bonded! 1 boy and 1 girl! I held them 2 times at the petstore already and I’m in love!!! I’m moving soon and I’m getting one! I’m so exited I have done lots of research And Watched some funny ferret Videos! I Hope You Understand. Also Your One Of My New Fav CZcamsrs! Thank You For taking the time to read this comment.

  • @lluvkianna
    @lluvkianna Před 3 lety

    I’m getting one for Christmas so I’m doing research

  • @potatocouch6100
    @potatocouch6100 Před 4 lety +1

    Ok, im sorry if this sounds rude, I'm really not trying to be, but those cages that you said were guinea pig cages are also WAY to small for even a single guinea pig. They need lots of space to run, generally if they cant run in a straight line and have to turn around before they stop, its a small cage.

  • @chelsea3683
    @chelsea3683 Před 4 lety

    I have a bed with a space under it and she always goes in there when the bed is closed so i made a big playground of it and i leave it open through the day :)

  • @mikeb42
    @mikeb42 Před 3 lety

    Ferret treat...Cheerios! You're welcome. Our ferrets loved them!

    • @bloodfun2585
      @bloodfun2585 Před 3 lety

      no please dont do that thats not good for ferrets they need meat if they dont get meat they get insulinoma which is dangerous for them their strict carnivores meaning they can only eat meat

  • @GoofyAhhEva
    @GoofyAhhEva Před 2 lety

    I'm planning a presentation to my dad on February first about ferrats so he'll finally get me one lol.

  • @verbo3191
    @verbo3191 Před 3 lety

    I still use bottle in their cages but I do have a bowl access outside their cages. I prefer the bottles just in case I have to go somewhere and they can get out of water rather quickly, especially from dumping or if I happen to have to be somewhere for a day or two. (I usually would have someone watch them though, but just in case) also, I'd like to mention, check for lumps on your ferrets tails, towards the end. Or lumps in general. I found out my ferret had a chordoma, and I'd had never heard of it until a random vid in my feed popped up. I just had thought his tail was bony, mistake.

  • @lilvolpie
    @lilvolpie Před 4 lety

    I’m adopting 2 boys next month once I’m back from a trip. They are being rehomed because the parents bought their kid two ferrets, and then later impulse bought two more. Turns out having a kid and FOUR ferrets was too much. It’s a bit sad but I’m excited to adopt my boys and treat them right ❤️

  • @minxyfox1264
    @minxyfox1264 Před 4 lety +1

    I live in the uk I though that there wasn’t many ferrets but there are some really nice one so I’m adopting two form a local shelter

  • @lpsdaisyproductions8363
    @lpsdaisyproductions8363 Před 4 lety +2

    9:55 I don’t know why but when I saw the ferret just walk in I pissed myself laughing 😂

  • @sugarmountain9086
    @sugarmountain9086 Před 3 lety

    I didn't know about the shampoo! I was about to get one that had aloe in it I figured it was good 😅
    About #4 I've seen countless videos of people not doing this and it really bugs me lol