Ferrets are very popular, active, smart, and playful small mammal pets. These so-called pocket pets are a great alternative to a larger, louder pet like a dog, especially if you have limited space. In this article, we discuss how to plan ahead and budget so you can be sure you are able to afford your…
Ferrets, like many other domesticated companion animals, can grow up to display a number of different coat colors and color patterns. And as with many other domesticated species, different breeder associations in different countries have different schedules of the official or recognized ferret coat colors and patterns. Behind it, all is a sometimes complicated genetic…
Carrots are a universally recognizable vegetable. Carrots have been featured in popular cartoons and there is even a whole museum dedicated just to the common carrot! But while carrots are tasty and nutritious for people and many species of animals, they are not an ideal food to offer to your ferret. Read on to learn…
While most people are familiar with domestic pet ferrets, fewer realize that these popular pocket pets have wild cousins! Wild ferrets are endangered and rarely seen in their native territory of North America today. Other relatives of ferrets also exist in various places around the world. In this article, learn what wild ferrets eat and…
The question of whether ferrets are nocturnal or not is a surprisingly controversial one. Some people will say yes, ferrets are nocturnal. Other people say that ferrets are definitely not nocturnal. Who is right and who is wrong? Find out now! Are Ferrets Nocturnal Ferrets are actually neither nocturnal (awake at night) or diurnal (awake…
