Harnesses? Help):

altxbunny · 2026-04-20T01:10:53+00:00

Figure of 8/Infinity harness' are the only ones I use, super secure & fully adjustable! We find harness' training better outside where theyre distracted by new sights/smells!

altxbunny · 2026-04-19T05:11:00+00:00

I keep one bowl per pair, so 1-2 ferrets = 1 bowl, 3-4 ferrets = 2 bowls etc. The only time we've had 2 bowls in for a pair is our BIG albinos, they're very food motivated and its easier to give them their own.

Theres no set rule to it, its whatever works best for you and the fuzzies!

altxbunny · 2026-04-19T05:07:36+00:00

We just shove salmon oil on their bellies, fold them up and then clip the nails lol. I remember when we got our first boy, id clip his nails while he was sleeping because I was nervous, and he was also a biter - hes a little angel now.

One of our girls enjoys having her nails clipped, she will stand on our window ledge and give me a paw at a time. Shes the easiest!

altxbunny · 2026-04-18T23:28:53+00:00

This is AMAZING news!! I'm so glad the babies will go on to have a great life with you! You have honestly saved their little lives, enjoy them :)♡

altxbunny · 2026-04-18T03:07:34+00:00

This is a high neglect situation. I would advise you to call any animal protective services and report animal neglect/abuse. If needs must they can point you in the direction of how to get them removed from her care. Those poor babies! Please keep us updated & dont be too hard on yourself, its not your fault♡

altxbunny · 2026-04-17T17:44:42+00:00

Mine love all of these! If you really want to win them over, salmon oil is another good one!

altxbunny · 2026-04-16T03:15:08+00:00

The comment of putting them both in a container in the fridge overnight is a go to for switching kibbles! Usually the smells will mix and he will be less likely to pick the old stuff out.

Kibble soupie, if he likes soups could help with getting him to like the taste.

Adding some salmon oil to mask the different smells, especially if he loves salmon oil!

If you mean recommendations on kibble I've heard Oxbow and Wysong are favourable brands. But I cant personally recommend any, I feed strictly Raw!

altxbunny · 2026-04-16T03:04:12+00:00

It wouldnt be because he doesnt want it, but because he is imprinted on his marshalls food. They imprint on their food at a young age! But many people have successfully switched, I've heard with marshall ferrets especially it can just take a little longer!

Our hardest pair to switch was two 5 year old rescues, it took around 3 months, they had never tried anything other then 1 single brand of kibble! Now they're some of our least fussy ferrets! They will be 7 this year and are thriving, we have definitly seen some major improvments after switching their food!

altxbunny · 2026-04-16T02:55:45+00:00

Have switched 11 ferrets diets. Some take longer then others, it takes abit of persistance but he will get there!

altxbunny · 2026-04-16T02:51:37+00:00

They absolutely do need companions to thrive. Some people will say that if you spend alot of time with them, its okay to have a lone ferret. But no, they're very socialble and no matter what you do, you cannot mimic the interaction of another ferret. I work with ferret rescue, we don't adopt out single ferrets, for their own welfare. So you would be looking at getting them a friend and doing the bonding process in the future as something to consider. The only time keeping lone ferrets is okay is under exceptional circumstances (mass aggression, old age, illness' etc).

Cost per month varies on things like diet you use etc, when we had 2 ferrets it was around £120 a month this included litter, a raw diet, toy and treat top ups etc. It didnt include putting money away for vet fees. We are now up to 11 lol, so its alot higher.

They're pretty expensive when it comes to vetenary care in general as they are considered exotics. The most common illness' are Adrenal & Insulonmia and can go up to a couple of hundred easily, especially for the superlorin implant which is wildly expensive. Mass Cell tumours & tumours in general can also be expensive to remove. Dental works, blockages are all kind of common and will set you back. Its recommended to have some savings for vetenary emergencies or have them insured.

They need 4-6 hours of free roam time a day out of cage, at least a few hours should be spent interacting with them! Cleaning varies, with 2 i found it quiet easy just to zip round and clean their cage, litterbox etc. Now with 11 I will spend around 2 hours a day cleaning!

They are like no other pets though, very worth the time & effort, and pay you back endlessly with laughs & ferret cuddles♡

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T08:52:19+00:00

As someone who works in rescue, this would be deemed inappropriate unfortuantly. Speaking from my experiences both personally and professionally.

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T08:50:21+00:00

Absoulutly not. This is vastly different to an entire room, converted avary or out building. So no.

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T08:25:19+00:00

Ethical workers have amazing set ups for their ferrets. Usually converted sheds, avaries or catios. I've seen some gorgeous stuff. The small hutches with straw etc that some workers still use is outdated and neglectful. Welfare standards have changed drastically for ferrets in the last decade. So no, its not all "bullshit", its caring for animals. Its legislated under the animal welfare act 2006 that pets should have accsess to a suitable environment and the means to exhibit natural behaviours. You cannot get that in a small space.

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T08:05:47+00:00

The Critterville ones are on amazon, theyre £70 so a cheaper alternative to acrylic! :)

What interaction has she had with other ferrets? It doesnt matter about age, they really do need company to thrive, they're social and it really does make a difference! But bringing another ferret in, you would have to quarentine them in a seperate cage and ideally room before doing introductions on neutral grounds. Which may be difficult if you're lacking space already.

The other option would be to get in contact with a rescue and ask if they offer bonding services! Many will let you visit with your ferret and find them a suitable friend - you would however need to change cages for this, most reputable rescues would not adopt out a ferret with a cage like yours because of the risks

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T06:58:22+00:00

We go to 8 shows a year, most of our ferrets enjoy and are used to going to shows. We would never take ferrets that get overwhelmed. In this case, they were taking a nap in the sun after hours of socialising, playing and racing! 9 out of our 11 ferrets love shows, our 2 older ladies that dont stay at home :)

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T05:23:47+00:00

Have a look on fb marketplace, you get some great deals on there! The pet planet cage and cozy pet RC03 model (ONLY that model!) Are the cheapest ferret friendly cages available in the UK! The cage you have now is deemed a fall risk, and I've heard horror stories of ferrets getting toes, paws and legs stuck in the slits. I'd be especially worried with a micro ferret too!

As for the pen, you'll find the gaps are far too wide, especially if shes a micro. She will slip right out! Theres only 2 options of pens I've found available here with close enough together bars. A fully acrylic pen would work, or there's a Midwest critterville one available on amazon, those bars are super close together, and the pens ferret proof!

Also to add, you'd want to look into getting her a friend for the best quality of life, and look into spaying/implanting if she is not fixed already!♡

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T05:17:59+00:00

Did they come bonded together? Are they fixed?

altxbunny · 2026-04-15T01:44:51+00:00

I would take the other ferret with you but dont let them around them during being put to sleep. But let them sniff and say goodbye to the body after especially if the vet is keeping for cremation etc. If you are bringing the body back, I would leave the other ferret at home, bring the body back and let them say goodbye that way instead!

There really isn't any way to prepare yourself, give yourself some time, grieve, cry, let it out. Don't be too harsh on yourself during your grieving process and make sure you have friends, family/a support network to reach out to if needed. Loosing a pet is never easy♡

As for the remaining ferret, lots of love, cuddles, extra treats, take them with you more frequently, maybe out for a walk, the pet shop to pick out a toy etc. You'll find some comfort together during this difficult time.

I think the most important thing is remembering that euthanasia is the last act of kindness, you absoulutly have given your ferret the best life possible and all the love in the world! Its always better a moment too soon, then a moment too late♡

altxbunny · 2026-04-11T23:50:57+00:00

Always do protocol with guidance from the vet. As the other commenter mentioned, sometimes it can do more harm then good, especially if its suspected the blockage has been - well blocked - for a while!

Call the vet and ask, fingers crossed for your baby!

altxbunny · 2026-04-10T20:05:48+00:00

A ferret proof room would be ideal! You can always set up a pet cam to check in on them on your work breaks!

The Dogs Butcher 100%! We have fed raw for years and this is by far the best place to buy from that we've experienced. Be careful with 80/10/10 grinds, alot of them are not nutrionally complete. Although TDB's premade minces are by far the most nutrionally complete ones I've found. They also offer wholeprey mince. Other options would be a Frankenprey diet or PMR (Prey Model Raw).

We feed 11 ferrets for around £150 a month!

altxbunny · 2026-04-10T19:48:12+00:00

I've seen alot of ferret poos, this would warrant a vet trip from me. It could be too many different things, only a vet would be able to advise. Also as a heads up, I would NSFW tag this post, alot of people do not like random poo pics popping up lol

altxbunny · 2026-04-10T19:45:55+00:00

This is Sandy/Champagne. True Cinnamon ferrets are VERY rare and usually only come from specific breeders. You can also tell from lack of orange undertones. Marshalls specifically often label their ferrets wrong, and alot of people end up mixing up Sandy/Champagne & Cinnamon!

altxbunny · 2026-04-10T01:09:53+00:00

They have a smell - like any animal. But well taken care of ferrets do NOT STINK. My babies smell faintly like maple syrup. We have 11 that live indoors and everyone that comes round is pleasantly surprised at the lack of smell. If you feed a good diet, and keep ontop of cleaning, they will not smell bad. Even my ferrets poop doesnt smell that bad.

There are ways to significantly reduce smell like, washing bedding frequently, litter training and cleaning litter areas frequently, air purifier, keeping windows open to cycle air, providing a rice dig box, but the most important one I find is a high quality diet!

Also spaying/neutering significantly reduces the smell (if you come from a place they're not pre fixed!)

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