Posted by fullottermoon on April 30, 2003 at 02:52:00:
In Reply to: Just want to introduce myself posted by Mamafingers on April 26, 2003 at 19:13:20:
:Hey everyone, my names Chad. I currently have 3 ferrets, started as one, my first, my favorite Marley, a silver mitt female. Then i had to get her a friend, so in comes Ani, a Sable male (dont ask, i thought it would be fun to switch up the sex/names, always throws people off), and then the addiction kicked in..and i had to get another, after all they say 3's the magic number for ferrets, so in comes Kaya, another sable. They live in a 3story cage in my room.. but are hardly in it, they pretty much have free roam of my trailor, with the backhallway,bathroom,and my dads room blocked off. I know alot of people suggest to not let ferrets have free roam, of more then thier own room.. but its what works for me, they cause no trouble besides the occasional stool dropping, never chewed on any wires,furniture,etc..Have had Marley for 2years, Ani for nearly 2, and Kaya for a few months(Got marley for christmas,Ani i got myself, and Kaya i got from my girlfriend for this latest christmas)
Hello! You really do have to do what works for your & your family. As long as you have done the "ferret proofing tour" (on your belly on the floor from a ferret's viewpoint) you shouldn't have a problem, esp. since they don't seem to get into some of the usual problems. I WOULD keep an eye on Kaiya (?sp) as she gets older, but it sounds like you will. I once called a rescue looking to adopt. The man asked alot of questions about how I care for my ferrets and then proceeded to tell me all that I was doing wrong! Well! Fine! My ferrets are happy & healthy
and the hell with you, Ithought- and figured I wouldn't hear from him again, as I was sooo misguided! Yup- well, about a wk. later he left a message that he had a ferret but that it would probably be gone soon so I'd better hurry. Then there's no problem-- that ferret will get a new home and I went to another ferret rescue and adopted a ferret that really needed me and I needed her. So, nothing is carved in stone except that you must have alot of love & patience with ferrets - and give them your time & attention as it works for both you and your ferrets! Keep up the good work! Best wishes! Nancy
PS. What do you feed?
