I caved... I bought another animal...

[Gungirl]

I have always had ferrets, at least 2 of them. A few tips, If you clean there litter box daily or every other day and give them a bath once a month along with feeding them quality food or a raw diet they almost don't smell at all. I have my 2 ferrets in my living room and people are shocked when they come over to my house and see that It doesn't smell at all. People have no clue that I have them at all until they hear them making noise. When you get a ferret in the US they are suppose to take out the scent glads. The only way it should be a smelly ferret is if you manage to get one that didn't have that done. If you have that done and your ferret still smells look at the quality of the food you give it along with how clean you keep it and the cage its in.


Kat

[dshin963]

Originally Posted by Nektu

Yeah, the musky smell stinks to me. Don't know why. They are cute little buggers though.

well everyone is different right
I personally dont mind. That being said I don't think I will be handling her just before I am ready to go out for the day

[dshin963]

Originally Posted by Gungirl

I have always had ferrets, at least 2 of them. A few tips, If you clean there litter box daily or every other day and give them a bath once a month along with feeding them quality food or a raw diet they almost don't smell at all. I have my 2 ferrets in my living room and people are shocked when they come over to my house and see that It doesn't smell at all. People have no clue that I have them at all until they hear them making noise. When you get a ferret in the US they are suppose to take out the scent glads. The only way it should be a smelly ferret is if you manage to get one that didn't have that done. If you have that done and your ferret still smells look at the quality of the food you give it along with how clean you keep it and the cage its in.


Kat

ahhh thanks for the advice... the old owners were feeding her kitten food... i want to switch this ASAP but want to figure out what is best first

She doesnt even smell that bad I will probably give her a bath soon in a week or so..

She also doesn't seem to be litter trained... got any tips on how to get this rolling?

[belovedboas]

ferrets are awsome cute lil things, I've seen the cleanest of ferrets still have a slight odour, but nothing major at all and watch the buttons on your remotes.


It's cute my friend's ferret likes to stuff his head in shoes and than he'll run around for a few minutes with it on his head lol get it off and do it again haha cute lil guys

[Gungirl]

To assist in Litter box training when they poop in there cage place them right into the litter box also if you are not there when they poop simply place the poop in the litter box then show them. Ferrets are VERY smart and as long as you keep them happy they will do as you ask fairly fast.
Also switch the food over VERY slow other wise you will have a ferret with the runs. Ferrets tend to eat and poop every 2 hours so If keep food in the cage at all times ( like you should) then I would add just a little new food a few times a week to what they are eating now until you are at just the good new food. Make sure your new food has a main ingredients of chicken. It is the best for them and keeps them smelling the best also. If you notice that there is fish in the food I would look for another food. The fish is going to add a lot of smell to there litter box and the ferret itself.
If you have anyother questions I can help with feel free to ask away.


Kat

[dshin963]

Originally Posted by belovedboas

ferrets are awsome cute lil things, I've seen the cleanest of ferrets still have a slight odour, but nothing major at all and watch the buttons on your remotes.


It's cute my friend's ferret likes to stuff his head in shoes and than he'll run around for a few minutes with it on his head lol get it off and do it again haha cute lil guys

Lol my ferret loves burrowing her head in shoes has yet to take off with it on her head though

[dshin963]

Originally Posted by Gungirl

To assist in Litter box training when they poop in there cage place them right into the litter box also if you are not there when they poop simply place the poop in the litter box then show them. Ferrets are VERY smart and as long as you keep them happy they will do as you ask fairly fast.
Also switch the food over VERY slow other wise you will have a ferret with the runs. Ferrets tend to eat and poop every 2 hours so If keep food in the cage at all times ( like you should) then I would add just a little new food a few times a week to what they are eating now until you are at just the good new food. Make sure your new food has a main ingredients of chicken. It is the best for them and keeps them smelling the best also. If you notice that there is fish in the food I would look for another food. The fish is going to add a lot of smell to there litter box and the ferret itself.
If you have anyother questions I can help with feel free to ask away.


Kat

Ahhh, that sounds great I will start looking for food. What do you use?
and yea... they are little poopers speaking of which its time to check on her :P

[Gungirl]

I use Marshall Select Chicken Formula Premium Ferret Diet its about $18 for a 4 lb bag but I also add rabbit meat and some other raw food to their diet. ( sorry it took so long to respond!)


Kat