Got a new ferret..

[dgridley]

When my girlfriend moved out, she took our ferret with her (because we'd basically bought it for her daughter) and then it disappeared the first night at her new place and hasn't been seen since.

I went out and got another one a couple days ago.. his name is Weasel and he's 6 months old. Here is is with his "foster mommy" Emily (one of the neighbor kids):

Got him and the cage, both for $90.

:hearts:



P.S.: He's not really demonic, just has red eyes!

 

[johname]

Got him and the cage, both for $90.

Thats a better deal than furby lol

 

[ComKid]

Thats a better deal than furby lol

lol. ... Farrets are great. Wish someday we can make room for one at my house for my daughters. $90 for pet and cage is a great deal!

 

[johname]

the cage looks cool, three stories and stairs

 

[dgridley]

It's actually what they call a 4-story "townhouse"..

Yeah, buying Furby and his cage, etc set me back over $200, only to have him disappear a few months later.

Still makes me sick wondering what happened to him. Rumor has it he somehow got hit by a car but my girlfriend denies it.

the cage looks cool, three stories and stairs

 

[johname]

Oh I see the 4 stories now I should have counted the floor, does he run up and down it alot?

 

[lll]

I prefer cats but as long as your little girl is happy, nice!
:P

 

[dgridley]

His water dish is on the second level and he sleeps (sometimes) on the third level, tho he dragged a t-shirt down to the bottom floor to sleep. I suspect he must have fallen off once while sleeping

Funny, while I was typing this, he managed to drag his can off ferret treats off the window seat and onto the bed, trying to pry the plastic lid off. Doesn't take them long to learn where the "good stuff" is.

:lol:

Oh I see the 4 stories now I should have counted the floor, does he run up and down it alot?

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She's just a neighbor, was friends with my girlfriend's kids. And they're a lot like cats with a bit of puppy thrown in.

I prefer cats but as long as your little girl is happy, nice!
:P

 

[ComKid]

Do ferrets get along with cats or kittens? I have 2 grown cats. I'm thinking my cats wouldn't get along with a ferret as they would probably think it was just a huge fuzzy squirrel and pounce. Kitten maybe?

 

[enlytend]

Awwwww - cute !

I like ferrets - I don't see myself ever getting one, I have enough of a zoo around here already - but they're fun.

I know people who've had a ferret with cats, but it's never out unsupervised. Someone could get hurt, and not necessarily the ferret (they have a wicked bite!)

 

[dgridley]

I don't trust any animals together unsupervided.. even then, something unpleasant can happen in the blink of an eye.

Do ferrets get along with cats or kittens? I have 2 grown cats. I'm thinking my cats wouldn't get along with a ferret as they would probably think it was just a huge fuzzy squirrel and pounce. Kitten maybe?

 

[johname]

What do you feed Weasel Dave?

 

[dgridley]

Ferrets (should) have very strict high protein diets, so I only feed him small children (er, I mean, quality ferret chow and treats). Marshall ferrets under warranty are required to eat only Marshall ferret food but it's expensive (surprise!) and not the best out there.

They're strictly meat eaters with finicky, short digestive tracts.. the things they shouldn't eat make up a long list. Many have a sweet tooth but they shouldn't have any sugar as it can cause insulinoma long term.

Some put their ferrets on raw (meat) diets..

All I know is he already knows the treat can and if I'm eating or drinking, he wants to know what it is!

What do you feed Weasel Dave?

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By the way, ferrets aren't rodents.. they eat and kill rodents. Hard to believe, watching them frolick around and play, that they could kill anything.

Don't feed your ferret jalapenos:

YouTube - Ferret discovers Jalapeno

 

[barefoottech]

Hard to believe, watching them frolick around and play, that they could kill anything.

They are one of the most efficient predators known. ALL SHOULD BE SHOT ON SIGHT. Exactly what I do when I see any or hear of any illegally kept as pets.

BTW so should Most GF's

 

[dgridley]

Fortunately, both ferrets and girlfriends are legal in this part of the state. Of the two, I vote they outlaw girlfriends tho. :bingo:

They are one of the most efficient predators known. ALL SHOULD BE SHOT ON SIGHT. Exactly what I do when I see any or hear of any illegally kept as pets.

BTW so should Most GF's

 

[ComKid]

Don't feed your ferret jalapenos:

YouTube - Ferret discovers Jalapeno

lol. Hilariously funny. Wow these fuzzy guys are smart. They know right away to drink water. Not sure cats and dogs would instinctively know that.

 

[dgridley]

They're better than just smart.. they're clever, good at doping out how to get in things and what route to take to get there.

lol. Hilariously funny. Wow these fuzzy guys are smart. They know right away to drink water. Not sure cats and dogs would instinctively know that.

 

[mtown934]

WOW that is really cute! I'm happy that you got through losing your ferret and moved on from not just your old relationship but also your old ferret. I hope this new one gives you many happy memories!

 

[confident50]

this farret is so cute.I wish i could also have it...well I will also try to get a farret for me