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 [...]

We received this question from Haley:
My ferret Joker just died of lymphoma about a month ago. I have a ferret called Katie who loved Joker dearly. She is a little lonely now and i was thinking about getting another ferret. Should I or should I wait longer so she knows I’m not replacing him? I [...]

Litter box training your ferret is important (unless you like cleaning up the mess!). All of our ferrets were easily trained. Here’s the process:
1) Learn the signs that your ferret is about to eliminate. The signs are pretty obvious. He will start spreading his hind legs while backing up.
2) When you are familiar with the [...]

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.