7 Keys to Keeping Baby Ferrets Safe
Baby ferrets aren't the easiest creatures to care for by any means.
Some people like to ignore the basics of care at a glance because these creatures are so incredibly cute.
But you have to take in the whole picture, not just the pieces you want to see, in order to gain all the benefits you seek if you're considering bringing one into your home.
You might think that baby ferrets are just as easy to care for as adult ferrets.
They have roughly the same physiology, but there are some things you need to take care of when they are young in order to give them a long, happy life.
Things you should take note of to keep ferrets safe: 1.
Spaying/neutering - This should be taken care of early on, because if you aren't breeding ferrets it may cause health issues later.
2.
Toys - Not all of these are safe, they can be swallowed or chewed up by your ferret, stay away from them 3.
Proper cage set-up - Wire flooring may hurt the feet of baby ferrets, also be aware that wood chips as any part of the cage may cause respiratory problems.
4.
Proper hammock set-up (if you're getting one) - If this is too close to the side of the cage, your ferret will get hurt when swinging.
5.
Awareness - When letting baby ferrets, or any ferrets for that matter, roam free, be sure you know where they are at all times.
They love finding dark places to hide in, some of which are dangerous like the dryer.
6.
Descenting - Do when your baby ferret is about 6-8 weeks old if you're going to have it done, it becomes traumatic for ferrets later.
7.
Distemper shots - There is a series of these that need to be done, generally the first will be done before you get them, but the rest you'll have to take care of yourself.
Be sure you ask about it as this is an extremely deadly virus with near a 100% fatality rate if contracted.
Some people like to ignore the basics of care at a glance because these creatures are so incredibly cute.
But you have to take in the whole picture, not just the pieces you want to see, in order to gain all the benefits you seek if you're considering bringing one into your home.
You might think that baby ferrets are just as easy to care for as adult ferrets.
They have roughly the same physiology, but there are some things you need to take care of when they are young in order to give them a long, happy life.
Things you should take note of to keep ferrets safe: 1.
Spaying/neutering - This should be taken care of early on, because if you aren't breeding ferrets it may cause health issues later.
2.
Toys - Not all of these are safe, they can be swallowed or chewed up by your ferret, stay away from them 3.
Proper cage set-up - Wire flooring may hurt the feet of baby ferrets, also be aware that wood chips as any part of the cage may cause respiratory problems.
4.
Proper hammock set-up (if you're getting one) - If this is too close to the side of the cage, your ferret will get hurt when swinging.
5.
Awareness - When letting baby ferrets, or any ferrets for that matter, roam free, be sure you know where they are at all times.
They love finding dark places to hide in, some of which are dangerous like the dryer.
6.
Descenting - Do when your baby ferret is about 6-8 weeks old if you're going to have it done, it becomes traumatic for ferrets later.
7.
Distemper shots - There is a series of these that need to be done, generally the first will be done before you get them, but the rest you'll have to take care of yourself.
Be sure you ask about it as this is an extremely deadly virus with near a 100% fatality rate if contracted.