Ferrets are a nice addition most families and living situations. They are active and friendly, can be trained to litter boxes like cats if you are going to let them loose frequently. They are energetic and fun to play with, or if you have two ferrets, just sit and watch them play together. You will be delighted when they perform the ferret 'war dance"( this is the name of what they do when playing) as they race around and wrestle with each other. Having one ferret is fun, but they are animals who like company, so two ferrets are better (and more fun) than one. They are easy to feed as well. There are commercially prepared foods made just for ferrets, but any good brand of kitten food is good too. They enjoy little pieces of cooked chicken, some like cereal as treats, raisins are a favorite too but not too many because they may stick to their teeth. Keep fresh water available for them always. A water bottle is best because ferrets will play with everything including water if it is in a dish. Ferrets also have a fairly long lifespan of ten years or more when they are cared for properly, so plan on them being a part of the family for a long time.

Before you bring your new pet home, you should have proper housing for them. There are many types of cages to choose from on the market today, so do a little research first. You will need bedding for them, almost any bedding is ok unless it is cedar or pine; the oils in those two types can cause respiratory problems. Cages should be cleaned at least every other day with a litter scoop like the ones used in cat litter trays to keep them clean. Replace all the litter in the cage every week or two. Ferrets enjoy lots of different toys and cat toys are good, as well as the ones made for ferrets, or you can make your own too. They enjoy hammocs suspended in their cages to sleep in, or something they can hide in , even a small box is fine. Ferrets are great pets for kids too, just not young kids as they could accidentally hurt their pet when they are playing. Ferrets can get along with other animals in a household too, they enjoy playing with cats who are friendly, and some small dogs but introduce them carefully and watch closely so you can intervene if needed.