VideoJug: comments about How To Care For Ferrets

Cover the botom of the cage not with a thick layer of wood shaving...

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:00:43 GMT

Cover the botom of the cage not with a thick layer of wood shavings or hay. That makes your ferrets ill.

Please revise this video. It gives incorrect and potentially dange...

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:59:51 GMT

Please revise this video. It gives incorrect and potentially dangerous information. 1. Ferrets should NEVER be kept in wood shavings or hay. They prefer soft blankets as bedding, and can be trained to use a litter box. Wood shavings cause respiratory problems in ferrets. 2. Ferrets should NEVER be given fruits and veggies. They are obligate carnivores, meaning they need only meat in thier diets. Because of thier lack of ability to process fibre, fruits and veggies can cause fatal blockages.

You really need to revise this video. It gives incorrect informati...

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:09:06 GMT

You really need to revise this video. It gives incorrect information on the care of ferrets. 1)ferrets should NOT be kept on woodchips or wood shavings its bad for their health and can cause breathing problems. 2)ferrets need more than a handful of food a day 3)ferrets should NEVER be feed fruits and vegs they are carnivores they should only be feed meat, and high quality ferret food.

There are several problems with the information provided in this v...

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:45:18 GMT

There are several problems with the information provided in this video. Wood shavings cause respiratory problems in ferrets. Ferrets have a very short digestive tract and must eat aprox. every 4 hours, not a handul once a day, and should have high quality food always available, even if you prefer feeding a raw diet, it's good to have kibble available. They are strict carnivors. ANY other foods can cause fatal blockages, or in the case of sugar, even fruit is harmful, and can cause insuloma. Ferrets can and do live outdoors and do very well, as long as the temperature never reaches above 80 degrees, with cooler climates preferable. Ferrets aren't for everyone. They can be very expensive and not just food or housing, but also in vet bills for yearly immunizations and surgeries as they age. For the right owner, they are a daily joy, but I urge you to do all the research you can before getting a ferret.

LunarFlame! I'm amazed you didn't plug EveryThingFerret in your r...

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 08:01:42 GMT

LunarFlame! I'm amazed you didn't plug EveryThingFerret in your reply. Bravo!

Hi there, thank you for all your comments on this video. As a resu...

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:16:17 GMT

Hi there, thank you for all your comments on this video. As a result of all your comments, we have re-checked the advice given in our film, and are confident that while ferrets are carnivores, it is absolutely fine to give them small pieces of fruit and vegetables as a treat. We have also checked about the wood shaving issue. In very rare cases there are some ferrets that can be allergic to wood shavings, but in general there is absolutely no problem in putting wood shavings in the ferret’s cage. Thousands of people use shavings, with no ill effect. Overall, we are confident about the advice in our video and stand by it, but please feel free to continue to leave advice for people who may be thinking of getting a pet ferret. Thanks, VideoJug.

The video's titer is not the best. I think your last post want to ...

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:20:02 GMT

The video's titer is not the best. I think your last post want to provide a lot of comments from ferret lovers because that seems a little as a provocation.I agree with all points mentionned in the other posts and will not repeat them.Here in Canada, and in the USA we care of our fuzzies not in the same way as it is showing in this video.Our fuzzies get sick near 5 years old, and we are so lucky when they can live 8 years.There are a lot diseases as adrenal, insulinoma and we are so carefully with their food, and all their environment. The veterinary is very expensive, and we need a special budget for our furkids. In US and Canada our fuzzies are not ordinary pets, for the most of us they are a total member of our family. They are not a toy, or something for to have pleasure with. They are too much intelligent and their hearts are too big and they have all a great soul.If you want to have great links about care, chart food, deseases, it will be a pleasure for me to give you the links.

the information you made in the video is wrong!!! you Never put wo...

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:12:40 GMT

the information you made in the video is wrong!!! you Never put wood shavings in and its not a rare thing that they get sick over wood shavings who ever told you that has never had ferrets. you need to do more research before doing a video that will be viewed by furture ferret owners if i would have went on what you said about bedding and feedings my ferrets vet said mine would have died

what!!!!!! this video is totaly wroung! it should be called how t...

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:24:45 GMT

what!!!!!! this video is totaly wroung! it should be called how to make a ferret ill

that video is very wrong, however there is a good book about ferre...

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 03:25:17 GMT

that video is very wrong, however there is a good book about ferrets called Ferrets. i myself have read it. but this is only a suggestion so do what you like but i reccomend reading the book.

As a LONG time ferret owner, I will echo the comments already left...

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 00:58:04 GMT

As a LONG time ferret owner, I will echo the comments already left. Using wood products as bedding is 100% wrong. Some woods are better than others, but in general, what you buy in a pet shop is horribly inappropriate for ferrets, as are most fruits and many veggies due to excess fiber and sugars. Please remove this video, as it is terribly misleading.

hey guys does anybody else have problems litter-box training their...

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 06:29:05 GMT

hey guys does anybody else have problems litter-box training their ferret?

You can`t keep female ferrets on their own, they can stay in seas...

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:44:42 GMT

You can`t keep female ferrets on their own, they can stay in season unless mated with. This can lead to anaemia and death, that is unless the wood shavings dont get them first. They also love fresh meat not fruit salad

some of the information is correct but i must say that there is al...

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:57:43 GMT

some of the information is correct but i must say that there is also information given that could make your ferret quite ill.

this video is CRA-Z!!!!!!

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:04:58 GMT

this video is CRA-Z!!!!!!

Some of this information is false. Wood shavings and hay are very...

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:39:49 GMT

Some of this information is false. Wood shavings and hay are very unhealthy for ferrets and seriously harm them. Also, they should not eat fruit or vegetables because they lack the ability (and the organ) to digest them. Please correct this!

bad video =( should be removed wrong wrong wrong 1 handful of ...

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:18:30 GMT

bad video =( should be removed wrong wrong wrong 1 handful of food how cruel

this is a horrible video and i feel bad for those ferrets.

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 05:54:11 GMT

this is a horrible video and i feel bad for those ferrets.

oh my goodness! those poor ferrets. someone should reportthese ...

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 21:55:59 GMT

oh my goodness! those poor ferrets. someone should reportthese people to some kind of animal policce or something!

Ferrets are CARNIVORES! They should not be fed nasty grain based k...

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:09:26 GMT

Ferrets are CARNIVORES! They should not be fed nasty grain based kibbles. On that note, neither should cats be fed such rubbish. Stick to whole prey and meat diets for carnivores. Anyhow, as others have said, this video is horribly misleading and should be removed.

all these people below me are experts lol!!!!! stupied they alway...

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 15:40:05 GMT

all these people below me are experts lol!!!!! stupied they always fall out of my window and die

videoJug, many thosands of people smoke, and are "healthy". DO NOT...

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:06:32 GMT

videoJug, many thosands of people smoke, and are "healthy". DO NOT use wood shavings for any small animal.

Videojug, you are completely ignoring comments on this video, CHAN...

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 21:00:48 GMT

Videojug, you are completely ignoring comments on this video, CHANGE THE THING, IT'S WRONG!!!!! ANYONE WATCHING THIS VIDEO, *IGNORE IT*

Fantastic to find a 'talking' site. Found it very helpful thank you

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 22:32:53 GMT

Fantastic to find a 'talking' site. Found it very helpful thank you

Yeah i found this video very helpful i just wish that they would h...

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:50:22 GMT

Yeah i found this video very helpful i just wish that they would have talked about litter boxs

hay and wood shavings should not be used as dust in it can cause a...

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:48:14 GMT

hay and wood shavings should not be used as dust in it can cause asthma, aswell ear mites can hide in them and these can kill a ferret.

ferrts can be kept outside during summer, i know my 2 enjoy some f...

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:51:19 GMT

ferrts can be kept outside during summer, i know my 2 enjoy some fresh air.

ferrts can be kept outside during summer, i know my 2 enjoy some f...

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:51:26 GMT

ferrts can be kept outside during summer, i know my 2 enjoy some fresh air.

This video gives good advice into hadleing and cleaning, however i...

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:56:19 GMT

This video gives good advice into hadleing and cleaning, however i doubt that whoever made this video ha seriously researched ferrets or is an expert on the subject as putting hay and wood shavings in their hutch is very bad for them and i seriously think this video should be pulled as its giving VERY bad advice. If you want to know how to look after ferrets properly ask a ferret breeder, they are experts on ferrets and will be able to answer all your questions. Ferrets cannot just be put in a cage with an animal of the same sex as they have a complex menstrual cycle and require mating around twice a year otherwise infection sets in, make sre they are spayed.

Ferrets are most closely related to polecats, not stoats and wease...

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:26:42 GMT

Ferrets are most closely related to polecats, not stoats and weasels!!! also wood shavings are not good for them.

Using any type of drip-feed water bottles are also bad for ferrets...

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:49:58 GMT

Using any type of drip-feed water bottles are also bad for ferrets. It makes it very easy for them to damage their teeth on the metal spout

Whatever...the ferrets look happy.

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:35:22 GMT

Whatever...the ferrets look happy.

i love ferrets

Sun, 06 May 2007 21:02:04 GMT

i love ferrets

What?!??!? You cant keep a ferret like that! This Video is WRON...

Thu, 10 May 2007 15:42:40 GMT

What?!??!? You cant keep a ferret like that! This Video is WRONG WRONG WRONG! Ferret's do NOT sit in cage's!

I am a zoologist and have kept ferrets for many years. I allow my ...

Thu, 10 May 2007 23:06:06 GMT

I am a zoologist and have kept ferrets for many years. I allow my house trained ferrets the run of the house and agree that dusty wood shavings are likely to cause problems with a ferret's eyes and nose. It also omits very important advice about breeding ferrets and the need for spaying females. This video is full of very wrong ideas about how to keep ferrets.

I was told that wood shaving is very bad for ferrets as a bedding ...

Sat, 12 May 2007 17:39:33 GMT

I was told that wood shaving is very bad for ferrets as a bedding material. It's bad for their breathing and they can ingest it with food. So careful about what you use.

I AGREE THAT WOOD SHAVINGS SHOULD NOT BE USED AT ANY TIME FOR ANY ...

Thu, 17 May 2007 00:48:31 GMT

I AGREE THAT WOOD SHAVINGS SHOULD NOT BE USED AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON...I HAVE HAD GREAT SUCCESS WITH YESTERDAYS NEWS A PELLETED NEWSPAPER PRODUCT THAT IS ONLY USED IN THEIR LARGE LITTER PAN...MY FERRETS HAVE POLAR FLEECE BLANKETS IN THE REST OF THEIR CAGE AS THEY ARE VERY GOOD AND ALWAYS POOP IN THEIR PAN...AS WELL , THE CAGE ENCLOSURE IS VERY LARGE AND THEY HAVE A SELECTION OF HANDMADE HAMMOCKS ATTACHED TO THE TOP...I HAVE A MALE AND A FEMALE AND THEY ARE BOTH FIXED

I agree with Anonymous. This video is so upsetting. It just reinfo...

Thu, 17 May 2007 01:14:35 GMT

I agree with Anonymous. This video is so upsetting. It just reinforces many of the misconceptions about Ferrets. That's why so many Ferrets get kept in poor conditions, mkistreated so badly and their needs not taken care of. FERRETS ARE NOT CAGE PETS! They should be free-roam just as a cat or dog would. They love being taken walks. A cage regardless of size ONLY serves to cut them off from socialisinga nd natural behaviour. To Persephoneo who said the ferrets look happy-you shouldn't be keeping ferrets as you've obvioyusly little regard for them and little or no knowledge about them. I agree take the video off the site. I've kept Ferrets 15 years and I advocate free-roam i.e they have free run of the house and garden. caging them is looking after YOUR needs NOT theirs.

more animals please

Fri, 25 May 2007 16:23:40 GMT

more animals please

At the stables I ride at-we have a ferret, she is well cared for a...

Fri, 25 May 2007 21:39:21 GMT

At the stables I ride at-we have a ferret, she is well cared for and everyday she has a while playing in a unused stable with us girls that help out. It was caught in the stables as it had been hiding under a shed. It is indeed a ferret that escaped from a nearby farm - we adopted it as a stable pet and it is healthy and friendly. We use saw dust and straw as beding but now that I have read these posts I will tell them to change it.

Ferrets are the best!

Thu, 31 May 2007 02:21:43 GMT

Ferrets are the best!

I heard that wood shavings are terrible for ferret flooring :-/

Thu, 31 May 2007 09:34:48 GMT

I heard that wood shavings are terrible for ferret flooring :-/

This is a very poorly done video which clearly shows a lack of res...

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 08:09:19 GMT

This is a very poorly done video which clearly shows a lack of research into proper ferret care. Please remove this irresponsible video.

I like yesterday's news ferret litter. You can --and should -- li...

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 01:26:19 GMT

I like yesterday's news ferret litter. You can --and should -- litter box train your ferret. They are very curious and need to be entertained!

assholes. This video gives a perverted understanding about proper ...

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:44:36 GMT

assholes. This video gives a perverted understanding about proper care. If you don't know how to do it, don't teach others. As seen on the video, you don't have any slightest idea how to care for a ferret.

Wood shavings are terrible for any animal. Very bad for the respir...

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:24:41 GMT

Wood shavings are terrible for any animal. Very bad for the respiratory system. Hay or paper bedding is best.

I cannot belive all you pushy ferret people! Yes, there was a few ...

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:39:27 GMT

I cannot belive all you pushy ferret people! Yes, there was a few faults with the video, bet overall it was good for a person wanting to take care of a ferret for the first time! Ferrets are not prize show horses they are pets (And in some cases, workers)

I am curious about getting a ferret but guessing that this video m...

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 23:03:12 GMT

I am curious about getting a ferret but guessing that this video might have lots of flaws ... Could someone who obviously knows all of them , high light them for those who have no idea, the only one i gathered was no wood shavings.

thes pople are stupid, if you want USFUL info. try www.ferret.com ...

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:17:22 GMT

thes pople are stupid, if you want USFUL info. try www.ferret.com or googel it in the web atagory

PULL! THIS! STUPID! THING!!!!! whoever made this is stuped. lol. i...

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 19:30:42 GMT

PULL! THIS! STUPID! THING!!!!! whoever made this is stuped. lol. it's not stupid it's retarded!!!! ferrets should onley be kept in cages when you can't watch them, wood chips ane bad fore there helth, and prevnting them from breading can kill them, unles spade/nutered!!! SO PULL IT!!!!!!!!!!!

Holding a ferret like that si ba fore it's back!! PULL THIS CRAP!!!!

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:39:52 GMT

Holding a ferret like that si ba fore it's back!! PULL THIS CRAP!!!!

for beading just use a fleac blenket

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:45:57 GMT

for beading just use a fleac blenket

I have one ferret who was given to me--he is the best pet I have e...

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:00:50 GMT

I have one ferret who was given to me--he is the best pet I have ever had.--very friendly and has always been by hismself.--We have him in a 5t by 3 ft cage in our living room where he has the opportunity to hear and see everything going on. He and I have a special time in the evening and in the mor ing where I take him out and groom, pet and love on. This usually last about an hour. He also likes to be placed in a "Ferret ball without the top on it, but enjoys having his little mouse "baby" who is furry,--and wants me to have my hand in the ball. his personality shines greatly while he is awake.--in his large cage he has four lvels to climb and a level on the second floor forhis food and water bottle. We also have a litter box in the bottomof hte cage--yes, he is litter-box trained. He also climbs tot he second level as I clean out his lttter box and pouts as he watches me claen out his box because he wants to play and not wait until I finish. He is a very major part of our family as well as our cat and three dogs-but he is not allowed ot get down and crawl on the floor without his ferret-ball to roll aroudn in. There is too much for him to hurt himself in. Joy biloxi, ms

the animals on this farm seem to be healthy enough, for everyone's...

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:27:34 GMT

the animals on this farm seem to be healthy enough, for everyone's complaints. ive been to vauxhall farm myself and it was very nice.

i'v kept ferrets for 22 years on wood shavings and all have lived ...

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:11:41 GMT

i'v kept ferrets for 22 years on wood shavings and all have lived over 10 years... it's a good basic imfo video...

omg yous r soo retarded. the video is good for first time buyers o...

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:24:12 GMT

omg yous r soo retarded. the video is good for first time buyers omg get a life the 1s that r complianing!!

way are wod shaenings bad for ferrets any body now thank you

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:11:17 GMT

way are wod shaenings bad for ferrets any body now thank you

I've had ferrets for years now. They live outside all year round. ...

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:39:12 GMT

I've had ferrets for years now. They live outside all year round. I use shavings on the floor/in the litter tray but u need straw/ hay/shredded paper/clothes as bedding. Most shavings that u get in pet shops will say that it has had any dust extracted so i see no problem with it... I've also been told that when holding a ferret u have to support its rear end unless it is for a very short time. Thats my views, take it or leave it.

I have NEVER heard of raising ferrets to sleep and poop in the sam...

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:18:26 GMT

I have NEVER heard of raising ferrets to sleep and poop in the same bedding. All of my ferrets pooped in litter boxes (filled with ferret-friendly litter-Their lungs are extremely sensitive) and slept in fleece hammocks, which hung from the tops of their cages! After they became adults, they never had accidents outside the litter box, as they enjoy having a clean cage to play in. They are much more intelligent and trainable than this video suggests! It would be very sad if someone took this information literally and kept a ferret in this manner.

im thinking of getting a ferret 4 the first tim, cud anyone plz gi...

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:01:03 GMT

im thinking of getting a ferret 4 the first tim, cud anyone plz give me an insight to wat size indoor cage i wud need 4 1 - 2 ferrets. also do ferrets bite.

maybe a silly question but do ferrets need any injections like dog...

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 13:23:58 GMT

maybe a silly question but do ferrets need any injections like dogs ,cats etc do?

if you are going to get a ferret it's best to get 2 of them as the...

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 15:31:22 GMT

if you are going to get a ferret it's best to get 2 of them as they do get lonely and i would keep them out side as the tend to smell , some bite but u can train them not too i have 2 and i wouldnt change them for the world the need alot of attention when you have them out of the cage/hutch but they are very worth getting

We have just gotten a ferret and need a few helpful hints to make ...

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:58:19 GMT

We have just gotten a ferret and need a few helpful hints to make him happy. He seems to like to jump around and bite but it also seems playful. I don't think that he should be biting so can someone give me some ideas to nip this in the bud? Thanks

hi i'm a ferret owner and have to say that the ferrets in the film...

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:10:22 GMT

hi i'm a ferret owner and have to say that the ferrets in the film look well cared for and well treated. nice job. bby true

i have had my ferret for many years now and he is very loving and ...

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:08:11 GMT

i have had my ferret for many years now and he is very loving and affectionate. the only thing i have to say about the film is that i do not agree on holding the ferret wivout supporting his bottom as this puts strain onto the spine, unless it is just to put the ferret to bed or to move him, he should always be held in a supported mannor if holding for any length of time.

my ferret is kept in a hefty 3 story wire cage, it is much more su...

Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:18:18 GMT

my ferret is kept in a hefty 3 story wire cage, it is much more suitable than the wodden hutches shown in the film as ferret waste can be cleaned up properly in a wire cage and when the ferret uses the loo it falls thru to the tray at the bottom so he never comes into contact wiv it. with the wooden hutches the urine tends to soak into the wood which is unpleasant for owner and especially ferret!, as this will smell and could cause him illness! ferrets must always be held wiith there bottoms supported as there spines are very long and it is dangerouse to put too much pull or presure on them. my ferrets favorite treat in tinned oily fish in tom sause, oilly fish is good 4 there coats eyes and immune system, i highly recomend it. it is a very healthy way to show how much u love your little pet!

I have only one ferret (one died recently), and they make lovely p...

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:23:31 GMT

I have only one ferret (one died recently), and they make lovely pets. We let her run freely in the house as they tend to poo in one or two areas in the house so we put down trays for her. She also sleeps at the bottom of our bed now, I guess she is lonely :(

For goodness sake the video is a guideline, the cage in the video ...

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:49:58 GMT

For goodness sake the video is a guideline, the cage in the video migh have a seperate sleeping area such as the ones people keep rabbits in. Ferrets can be held like the video shows it relaxes the ferret although for long periods of time u should support the bottom half. Ferrets can be caged indoors or out as long as it is big enough and you regularly let your ferret out for exercise and play. I keep my ferret in its cage while im at work so it cannot wreck my flat or injure itself.My ferret is healthy and happy, and good quality sawdust is fine to use as long as the dust has been removed, check the packaging if worried use a different material.Also females are the only ones in danger if not neutered or mated, they fall victim to a hormone imbalance that causes them to become anaemic and subsequently die.

I think the people who bad mouth the video are giving stupid advis...

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 20:58:38 GMT

I think the people who bad mouth the video are giving stupid advise. Raw food diet is still probably the best diet that you could give your ferret. However, it is not always possible to feed a full raw meat diet of just rabbit, small rodents, and birds. It is wise to give your ferret a little fruit and veg now and again eg bananas, grapes, lettuce. BECAUSE WHAT DO YOU THINK THE RABBIT HAS IN ITS INTESTINES WHEN THE WILD FERRET EATS IT?!!! YES HERBAGE AND VEG MATERIAL!! COME ON PEOPLE THINK!

i don't see anything wrong with the video, i have had ferrets for ...

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:09:03 GMT

i don't see anything wrong with the video, i have had ferrets for a long time, i don't necessarily look after mine that way, but everyone is different and has other ways of doing things, it's a good beginners guide line....if you already have ferrets then why take notice of it anyway, you'll have your own way of looking after your fuzzy butts! x

as long as the ferrets are happy and healthy, rear them whatever w...

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:24:17 GMT

as long as the ferrets are happy and healthy, rear them whatever way you see fit.

my ferret loves to be dangled when i hold him! he always has a sil...

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:56:34 GMT

my ferret loves to be dangled when i hold him! he always has a silly grin on his face. i was always told that it is ok to hold a ferret like this unless it is a pregnant female (or just slightly overweight!). it does not cause him any discomfort he's nearly six now and doin just fine. i agree that the film has problems but surely anyone thinking of getting a ferret is gonna do their reserch a bit more thouroughly than just watch a short vague film? peace. x

This is 4 the person that asked if u need 2 give ur ferrets inject...

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:58:42 GMT

This is 4 the person that asked if u need 2 give ur ferrets injections. Yes u do! All ferrets need 2 have yearly injections from the vet 4 all kinds of things. Also when ur hob (male ferret) is young it's wise 2 get it nutered so it doesn't smell as bad. This is wise but opishonal unlike with the jill (female ferret). when ur jill comes into season it needs 2 b mated or 2 b given a jill jab 2 take it out of season or else she will die! another opishion and the 1 i think is best is getting ur jill spayed when it's young and then she will never come into season again.

This is a great video. I have studied ferret owning for years and ...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:32:32 GMT

This is a great video. I have studied ferret owning for years and own 3 myself, and have only noted two flaws in the video. It's best to give them more food or they won't become well fed. Also, don't use a thick layer of woodshavings because the ferret will inhale the dust and may develop respiratory problems. Everything else is correct though. Well done whoever made this. And everyone who is horrible about it, you're just jealous that you couldn't make one like this.

This advice is bizarre! They are keeping ferrets as if they're gu...

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:20:17 GMT

This advice is bizarre! They are keeping ferrets as if they're guinea pigs! They DON'T need bedding if you give them a LITTER BOX and a BLANKET to sleep in. (A washable blanket absorbs smell better, FYI) They should have a bigger cage with toys and hammocks and food available ALL OF THE TIME. When held like that they CAN"T BREATH- you should support their bottoms. Ferrets need play time OUT of the cage. Cutting toenails is SO EASY if you put a drop of fur suppliment oil on their belly to keep them busy, and just avoid cutting the red vein in their toenail. This video is misinformative- they should REMOVE IT!

I agree with most of the info. But the food and bedding is incorec...

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:18:34 GMT

I agree with most of the info. But the food and bedding is incorect! Ferrets have high metabolisms and need to eat when they feel hungry! If you dont, their health deteriorates. DONT use shavigns as bedding!!!! It causes respitory problems and illness! I use blankets and old pair of pants for him to sleep in adn a hammock! I am only a cild and I kno much more than this video!

people who say bad things about this video are STUPID because i st...

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:02:02 GMT

people who say bad things about this video are STUPID because i studied ferrets for 3 MONTHS and only saw 2 flaws in this video: they should have more food and you shouldn't give them a thick layer of wood shavings because they might inhale it

I'm sorry, but there is so much incorrect information in this vide...

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:22:44 GMT

I'm sorry, but there is so much incorrect information in this video that I don't even know where to begin. I don't want to get into an argument with anyone, so all I will say is - if you are considering getting a ferret, PLEASE look elsewhere for information and get as much expert advice as possible. Don't use this video.

yeah, i bet there interesting, they sleep for 15-20 hrs a day...wo...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:32:11 GMT

yeah, i bet there interesting, they sleep for 15-20 hrs a day...wow, great pet..if you work all day its possible you'll NEVER see them awake..pointless pets

this is to the person that said that ferrets were boring pets beca...

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:28:47 GMT

this is to the person that said that ferrets were boring pets because they sleep a lot. yes they sleep a lot but thats mainly at night you will get to play with them a lot because they should be given at least 3 hours out of their cage every day to play and exercise and so if you do go to work during the day then they will be hours afterwards to play with ur ferret. also ferrets a very gud at ajusting their sleeping times and so if u always let them out in the morning, they will ajust their sleeping time so that they will be wide awake and ready to play 4 hours at that time.

ferrets boring! who ever said that has obviously never been into c...

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:56:50 GMT

ferrets boring! who ever said that has obviously never been into contact with one. my little guy, chewie keeps me amused for hours. they are interesting, inquizative , loving pets.

I really want a ferret but al that stuff is probably worng i agree...

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:39:12 GMT

I really want a ferret but al that stuff is probably worng i agree woodshavings are terrible to use. i`ve done loads of research on them and none say use wood shavings. also the people there worked in a zoo sort of thing so they should know. and its a bit short and BORING!!!!!!!

i think its the best video eva i disagree with everyone!!!!!!!!!!!...

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:40:19 GMT

i think its the best video eva i disagree with everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol no its wrong

i want to get a ferret so badly

Wed, 21 May 2008 23:42:30 GMT

i want to get a ferret so badly

I have 2 ferrets and dont use wood shavings, those are horrible- a...

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:23:39 GMT

I have 2 ferrets and dont use wood shavings, those are horrible- as soon as they pee it makes them smell awful and they are just hideous to clean- also it causes sneezing. I use natural kitty litter with no clay and just scoop there poop out- its the best way to go. As far as anyone interested in getting a ferret please seriously think about it because they are a lot of work but very worth it. They require lots of time spent in order to keep them happy. I adopted both my ferrets from owners that did not want them anymore so please be sure you read up on them before purchasing- this video was very good but the cedar chips was wrong and the wooden cage most people wont have anyways unless keep there ferrets outside. I have a very big metal cage with lots of ramps and hammocks so that is a good way to go. Please if you decide to get a ferret get a fairly large cage dont get the little tiny ones because not fair to the animal and you will be cleaning it 24/7.

my little boy has allways wanted a ferret .he is getting one in tw...

Fri, 30 May 2008 21:50:26 GMT

my little boy has allways wanted a ferret .he is getting one in two weeks ,he is so happy .am i making a mistake .yes or no

i really hope there are legal,adopteble ferrrets here in the phili...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:40:49 GMT

i really hope there are legal,adopteble ferrrets here in the philippines!

ok i want a ferret really badly and this video is preety good ex...

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:43:20 GMT

ok i want a ferret really badly and this video is preety good except for the food information and wood shavings personally i would use a blanket and a ferret hammock from what ive researched and the way the person is holdin the ferret it like cant breathe you need to support its bottom and i would keep toys in its cage and food and water unlike this person did ive wanted a ferret for about 6 months now and we are moving so i can get one wen we sell are house oh and im only a kid its my rents house PEACE

where do u get those grooming mitts????? ive never seen them b4.

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:01:16 GMT

where do u get those grooming mitts????? ive never seen them b4.