Is it better to have 1 or 2 ferrets?

Ferrets are highly sociable creatures. They can be kept on their own, as long as they receive plenty of attention and play time from humans. If this is not possible, it might be best to keep more than one ferret. Ideally, ferrets should be kept either in a pair or a small group.

Can an 11 year old have a ferret?

Most young children are not old enough or responsible enough to care for a ferret. If your child has been observing the rules about ferret care and helping you feed and care for it for about a year, your child is ready for alone time with the ferret.

How do you make your mom get you a ferret?

The best way to convince your parents to buy a ferret is to demonstrate to them that you can be responsible for caring for that ferret. First of all, you should do a ton of research on caring for ferrets, ferret health, ferret behaviors, etc.

Are ferrets happier in pairs?

Ferrets are social creatures and having a playmate and snuggle buddy makes them happier. It also allows then to be occupied playing with each other so you won’t have to constantly interact with them. You should be of course just that a single ferret needs much more attention from you.

Can I keep two male ferrets together?

Ferrets are friendly and playful animals, and they spend most of their life trying as much as possible to catch fun. But yes, two male ferrets can be kept together in the same cage with no issue. As a matter of fact, male ferrets react even better than females when kept together.

What is the best pet to get for a teenager?

The 9 best pets for kids — and how to choose one

• Cat.
• Rabbit.
• Guinea pig.
• Turtle.
• Bird.
• Lizard.
• Hamster. Hamsters are nocturnal so only night owls will really get to see this critter in action.
• Fish. Often regarded as the perfect first pet for kids, fish are fascinating family members to watch, no matter your age.

Why won’t my parents let me have a pet?

Parents are often reluctant to get a pet for a number of reasons: there’s too much money involved, they don’t want to clean up after them, and there’s just a lot of work to do to keep them happy and healthy.

How can I hide my ferret from my parents?

Hide the cage in a corner or closet. You can place the cage in a corner and arrange your furniture around it so that it cannot be seen. Similarly, if your closet is big enough, you can try fitting it there. Be sure to leave your closet door slightly open so there is plenty of air getting to your pets.

Can you put 2 ferrets together?

Yes, you can put two ferrets together. You can even put more than two ferrets together. Ferrets are social animals and they love company. That is why there are so many pictures of ferrets cuddling next to each other online.

Can you put 2 male ferrets together?

How do I convince my parents to get me a ferret?

Here’s what you do – notify your parents that you want a ferret don’t bug them about it all the time. Next – do a ton of research about them and let your parents see you doing it. When they say they “stink”, tell them that petco has ones that don’t stink because they are fixed.

Do ferrets get along with other ferrets?

Because they love company, pet ferrets generally look for human family members or other ferrets to hang out with. It’s much more fun to play when you have friends to play with. Consequently, many ferret owners end up owning more than one ferret. On rare occasions, two ferrets might not get along.

Is it easier to introduce a new ferret or an old ferret?

Many times it is easier to introduce a new ferret, while the “old” ferret is relatively new themselves. When you have an “old” ferret who’s used to being the only one, or a group that has been together for some time, you’ll find it may take them more time to tolerate the new arrival.

Where can you buy ferrets?

Ferrets can be bought in pet stores, from breeders, or from rescue organizations. As always, we recommend that you consider getting a ferret from a rescue organization instead of from a breeder or pet shop.