Ferret Facts

• Ferrets are from the mink and weasel family.
• Ferrets live from 7-10 years on average, sometimes longer!
• Ferrets have weak vision, but their sense of smell and hearing are strong.
• Ferrets are the third most popular pet in the U.S.
• Ferrets sleep an average of 18-20 hours a day.
• Stealing and hiding objects is part of their natural nesting instinct. (Their Greek name means "little thief".)
• Ferrets are illegal in California and Hawaii.
• Ferrets are obligate carnivores, therefore no  fruits or veggies!
• Ferrets cannot tolerate sugar, so no cookie or candy treats!
• Ferrets must have at least 3-4 hrs of playtime outside their cage daily.
• Ferrets often have bad reactions to cedar & pine.
• Ferrets have been domesticated for thousands of years.
• Ferrets can be litterbox trained…but no clay as it may hurt their bum.