We have gotten to the point that we have far more people wanting ferrets than ferrets to offer!
We want to emphasize first come, first served. We never know when a ferret comes here and when they are ready to go. We like saying this all revolves around Divine Timing! So please, get on the wait list if you're serious about wanting a ferret. It's easier for me to get your email with your info to start. Then, we will talk about the questions I have asked below and see if you qualify for one of our ferrets.
Let's keep it simple!
Will they be free roam ferrets?
We just want to make sure the ferrets have the best home possible, and will continue to have free will to choose.
Is a cage needed for the ferret's safety at times? Why?
Ferrets might like an open-door policy and might settle down in one if they can choose it. Just remember, these are sentient beings with personalities and are not ornaments to be brought out when YOU want to play. Try to see through the eyes of the ferret, staring through bars at you. How would it make you feel? These are rescues and they usually have issues due to cages.
Are you keeping them in one room all day while gone, perhaps all night too?
These are social creatures that should be able to get around, choose haunts. Mostly they sleep all day but will meld their schedule into yours.
Are they free at night?
If you let them run around during day but not night, what is different? They are nocturnal and play at night.
Do you worry about them being safe as free roam during the time you're gone?
Then you didn't ferret proof enough! Either fix it or maybe you should reconsider having them.
What is your lifestyle, and do they fit into it?
Do you work, go to school? How big is your place? Apartments are fine, as with trailers, for a few ferrets. When it comes to a house, and there are more areas to poo, what then? Restrict their area? How? Back to a room or cage?
Where will they sleep?
The main haunts for ferrets are in blankets, under and in dresser drawers with a fuzzy sweater or anything else. Just be careful with piles of laundry; they will groove on your scent and wrap up into it. They love to burrow, needing total darkness. Anything that's enclosed makes a haunt! Cat condos can be converted for ferrets, too! Add soft items, attach tubes with a staple gun.
What pets do you currently have, especially dogs and cats?
Can you guarantee the safety of the ferret as it free roams? When it comes to cats, ferrets eat on the floor, and so do cats. Cat food is terrible for them; it's a fast track to adrenal disease due to pea products. Consider the cats safety, too; ferrets play hard! We had a ferret here that was mauled by a cat, so be wary of your situation.
Do you have kids?
Consider your children's maturity level when it comes to owning ferrets. Kids are great with them but must remember that ferrets are fragile and can easily be hurt.