Behavior

Fun Games to Play With Your Ferret And Why To Play Them

Jan 3rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Behavior, News

If you have a ferret and have, or have ever had, a toddler, you may notice that they like similar games. Exploring new things, chase and tug-o-war are some examples.
Ferrets do enjoy having the fun, but most games tell you a lot about their natural and instinctive behaviors as well. For instance:

Ferrets are tunnelers so [...]



A Few of My Funny Ferret Stories

Nov 26th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Behavior, News, Stories

Anyone who has a ferret (or ferrets) knows that there is nothing on TV that’s a better source of entertainment than watching ferret behavior. Here’s a few cute things our ferrets have done:
I was cleaning out some cabinets and whatnot in my apartment. As I was emptying everything, I was creating a stack of CDs [...]



Ferret Noises

Jul 3rd, 2008 | By admin | Category: Behavior, Featured Articles

Ferrets general aren’t too noisy. So they make great apartment pets or for anyone who likes a quieter pet than say a barking dog. But they do have a few noises and after getting to know them, you’ll learn to discern what each noise means. Here’s a little guidance to help you figure them out:
Clucking [...]



Ferret Behaviors

May 13th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Behavior, Featured Articles

Ferret behavior is quite different from any other pet. If you are a new ferret owner or considering one, here are a few things that ferrets are known for:

The “Weasel War Dance”
Don’t worry! He’s not actually declaring war on you! Although a new ferret owner may mistake this dance for an aggressive behavior when it is actually a happy one. He may bounce, cluck and fling himself about all the while bouncing off of walls and furniture. Once you know what’s going on it’s a lot of fun to watch.