Ferret Colors and Patterns
Read more at: AFA Ferret Color and Pattern Standards Chart A Note on Ferret Colors: Ferret’s colors and patterns can change very dramatically with each seasonal coat change, and with age. If you …
Ferret Myths and Facts
Ferrets have been domesticated for approximately 3000 years (Ancient Egyptians are depicted with ferrets). However, there are many regions in the UK/EU in which there are Feral/Wild ferret …
Raw Diet FAQs - Holistic Ferret Forum
Ferrets are obligate carnivores. This means that they require meat and only meat for them to be healthy. It is what their bodies have evolved to digest and if you look at the ingredients for most kibbles, a …
Private Breeders - Holistic Ferret Forum
Private Breeders Ferrets from a reputable breeder are often significantly healthier than ferrets who have come from a mill/pet store or a BYB (Back Yard Breeder). A responsible breeder carefully monitors …
Ferret Vocalizations
Hissing: Some ferrets actually hiss. Hissing may be a sound of displeasure (fear, anger, or a warning to back off), but many ferrets hiss in play (especially when play-fighting cage-mates). Some ferrets …
Choosing a Litter - holisticferretforum.com
Ferrets do not cover their stool like cats, so only a thin layer (just enough to cover the bottom of the pan) of litter is needed. If more is put in, many ferrets will dig it out. If your ferret habitually digs litter out of …
Basic Frankenprey Menu - Holistic Ferret Forum
Raw fed ferrets very rarely over-eat; they are great at self-regulating. Unless you have a ferret who is overweight, they should be offered as much food as they will eat. A good rule of thumb is to always …
Safe Scents for the Home - Holistic Ferret Forum
The first key to making your home smell good is to keep it clean. Pets (and particularly ferrets) have a natural odor. This odor can be lessened with a balanced raw diet, regular litter scooping/changes, …
Cancers in Ferrets - Holistic Ferret Forum
Indeed, ferrets are often referred to as “cancer machines” by veterinarians and ferret enthusiasts alike. While ferrets can develop many, and indeed almost any, type of cancer, there are some cancers that …
Ferret Vocabulary
Pee-Belly: Male ferrets, particularly ones with a decent sized belly, may drag their bellies through their urine leaving urine on their fur. Poof: When a “fully loaded” ferret (scent glands still intact) sprays. …