Hi popcorn bird!
Ferrets are great pets. They're a tad high maintenace sometmes but they're worth it. They are a bit tougher to litter box train than cats and they're not always as exact with the box as cats. Ferrets are not rodents, they are related to the weasel. Yes, they do nip when they are kits, but with the right training they grow out of it. The only reason they nip is that is how they play with each other. Ferrets have tough skin so biting and wrestling is a form of playing. They have to be taught that we have much more sensitive skin than they do and that they can't play with us like they would another ferret.
My 4 fuzzies have a 3 level 5 foot tall 3 foot wide cage that they stay in while I'm not home. They get let out the rest of the time in their room. I'm too afraid to let them out all the time because I'm afraid of what they'll get into. They're so skinny and the biggest they get is up to 4lbs. Some weigh more, but most weigh in between 1 to 3 pounds. With a fuzzy that small they can get into tiny spaces. That's why I keep them in their own ferretproof room and they have their cage.
Most ferrets are very inquisitive and would rather play with you and explore than cuddle. They're hysterical to watch play, they jump all around run through their tubes etc.. Oh, and they eat ferret food. Zupreem ferret food, Mazuri, Suerior Choice from theferretstore.com They can also eat high quality kitten food. Ferrets need a diet high in protein and fat.
Other info... contrary to what some misguided people think, ferrets are not wild animals, they have been domesticated for hundreds of years. Yes, they do have an odor, but as long as you feed a proper diet the smell isn't really noticeable.
I could go on and on. A good website to check out to learn about ferrets and their care is Ferret Central You can also check out my website for basic ferret care info, see tons of pics of my fuzzies, and learn how they came to live with me. The website is in need of an update. It only has my first 3 fuzzies...within the last month I've adopted Max from the SPCA and took in kitty and I haven't added then to the site yet. My site is... Triple Trouble Hope that answers some of your questions.
koxka: I haven't introduced Scout to the ferrets yet. Scout is still adjusting to living with me so I didn't want to freak him out. Cats and ferrets can get along well with the right introductions and supervision. Some cats love ferrets and love to play with them, some ignore them and other run away to avoid them at all costs. I think Scout will be of the last sort...he'll run away. Thanks for the welcome!
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