BEFORE you BUY a FERRET watch this VIDEO!
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I had 2 ferrets when I was young they would rip the heads off my barbies and hide them under my bed... I miss those evil little guys
Allison Wunderbread oh shit I read babies instead of “barbies”
Joseph 2 omg nooo 😂
Joseph 2 haha same I was like hol up
XD
I read that as babies as well lmao
I used to have a ferret. Kind of like a drunk child tbh.
best comment I've seen today.
Ayla Gutierrez Agreed
This is great😂
Ayla Gutierrez 😂😂😂😂 you crack me up
Ayla Gutierrez HA HA LOL 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
2:15
"If you wash them too often it can STRIP THEIR SKIN..."
*oh my god*
"...from natural oils"
*oh*
Legit me reaction😂😂
Right
Right?! Lol
MrSkinnyWhale MEEE
🤣👌🙌🏾
Quarantine got me want a whole zoo
2nd gen stan periodt 😂
Your profile pic is funny as hell
How's your zoo going?
@@KookyVT well thanks for asking i have a banana spider ball python a panda ferret a maine coon and 2 budgies
Same lol 2 kids , 2 dogs , a gold fish and now 2 ferrets later
I don't even plan on buying a ferret. Why did I just watch a 13 minute video of ferret information? Good vid though.
+Andrew Gadisch Lol I know right?
yeah I did the same thing lol. ferrets are cool but I don't think I want one any time soon.
+Andrew Gadisch
same !! :-) ferrets are illegal where I live :-(
+Andrew Gadisch It's good to know about ferrets since they ARE becoming more popular!
omg seriously.... I have no idea why I watched this 😩😂
He doesn't have a script in front of him. He just remembered to tell us all of this information.
Correct, I just spoke from my mind. No edits, no cuts.
Earthling1984 That's awesome! I would never be able to do that...
@@celestinevanswieten8809 You could! Once you fully know something, you can just speak of it. I admit, I hated speech class in high school. Was hard to remember and scary to talk in front of so many people. But, in time that fear went away and confidence came with knowledge.
Plot twist he has another Ferret behind the camera holding up que cards
The more you do it the better you get at it go for a managerial or supervisor position and you’ll master it quickly the skills invaluable
" I just woke him up and he's not too jumpy and active."
( As the ferret acts like he just did a line of coke.)
StaticDreamsEntert : Consider that as a fair warning. Fully alert and active, ferrets are insanely busy.
Two lines of coke
Don't worry about it too much... honestly they don't bite that hard when playing they might very rarely bite you a bit too hard .... but if you train them like this guy showed you it will be fine. My former girlfriend has always kept ferrets and she has quite small hands and she does just fine with them. Just be aware of their health issues, and that they don't live as long as a cat or dog usually.
This made my fucking day!
Believe it or not that was extremely tame and low key for a ferret...
me: *has no intention of ever buying a ferret*
also me: *clicks on "BEFORE you BUY a FERRET, watch this VIDEO!!" at 3am*
cherry koo TM literally 3am
My at 3pm
*me
But it’s during corona so same thing
Sameee
Ferret? More like noodle racoon.
First I've heard that! Always hear cat snake.
@@earthling1984 I hear Ropecat 😂
I say rat scarf
Lol
I say löng rät.
I love how he’s staying focused while occupying the baby
:)
They are very active when young but they calm down with time, and just want to be near you and cuddle.
I have never even thought about purchasing a ferret. With that being said, I watched the whole video
same
CUT"E LOVE FERRET
Same.
Michael Carney same
Yep I just did the same thing.
when he took a deep wiff of his ferret and made direct eye contact with me I got a chill down my spine
I snorted when i saw this
I, in fact, also snorted reading this 👀
Does a ferret have a spine though??
The mark of a true man right there. Ferrets stink
@@theturtwig50.... If you have a male that's neither neutered nor were its scent glands removed, as mentioned.
Otherwise, they don't "stink" at all.
Definitely does not hurt him. That ferret yawned as he was scruffed.
Jaden Peterson most people say they yawn basically to say that your the boss lol it’s a form of submission but some people say because it relaxes them and reminds them of when they were a kit their mother carried them! either way it definitely doesn’t hurt them :)
@@liliansmith4382 yeah, for sure my idea is it's like saying "ok you win, put me down please" and as soon as you put them down they do it again 😆
Jaden Peterson that’s how’s my brother and I trimmed our ferrets nails! Ours would fall asleep when scruffed.
They always yawn when scruffed. It's like a reflex. Mine yawns when I pet his neck area also.
I saw that🤣🤣🤣
You:Ferrets have strong jaws
Me:ok
You:they are so strong they can break bones
Me: *gulp* .......... *gulp*
High5ghost 101 I’ve had lots of ferrets for many years. I’ve seen one actually bite hard once. Highly unlikely. They would have to be very scared. That said, if they for some reason bite full force, yeah, it’s gonna hurt.
@@yosemitesam4549 same as a cat
Cats can break bones too...
I don’t think that’s possible unless it’s a bigger ferret. Like a huge guy. I have one and don’t get me wrong it hurts, but it’s nothing less than a cat bite. Cats actually hurt more than a ferret bite.
They can kill a hare with a single bite.
Ferret? More like hyperactive noodle.
Ayy lmao
xD lol!
YES SLAY LITTLE NOODLE
I died
XD
"this ferret is 3 months old"
"ferrets can live up to 7 to 8 years"
"realises this video was uploaded 7 years ago"
*tries not to cry*
*cries a lot*
:'[
Ricardo Martins noooo :(((
6 years ago
Ferrets can life 10-13 years but only if they hold thogeter so the thing who must be is that you must hold some ferrets ! Not a ferret , they are social animals ! They gut aggressiv if you hold they alone.. sorry for my bad English I am German..
i did the same :(
Ricardo Martins it was six years ago lol
This video helped me realize I don't have the time or money for a ferret. I'm glad I didn't give in to my impulse to get one.
should have got one..
@@iLikeCok no did u not just read the part where they themselves said they weren’t responsible enough??
@@nattttt444 clearly not 🤣
Good for you! I watched this video, sat on it for literally 3 years, and got my babies last year. 💕
I legit have one and it’s not even bad lmao fuckin wash feed and play legit
its 4 in the morning and i have school tomorrow. why. just why
King Howels Where you live at? 4pm where I'm at (Midwest USA).
Earthling1984 i live in almaty, kazakhstan. i go to an english school there, my parents have jobs there. nice video btw
King Howels Alright alright. So, now 12:30PM for you.
Thats a personal question
Its 5.53 in the morning and i have school in a few days. I'm not planning on sleeping any time soon.
I didn't buy my ferret, I just walked into a pet store, was playing with a ferret, then he ran up my jacket sleeve and I realized, "oh hey, a ferret would be nice" and then I walked out
so..... you stole a 200 dollar pet
@@Spider.0777 yeah... Thats basically what he did
@@Spider.0777 let's just say I walked in to buy some fish food and I walked out with a ferret and many regrets
SomeGuyWithAChannel that’s so cute lsjdjdj it was meant to be
/r/thathappened
Man: *says anything*
Man: picks up ferret and puts immediately back down
Before this i watched another video about getting a ferret. That person started the thing off and went on and on how their cuteness and playfulness is the main point they're excellent pets and how they're great with kids. All in all that ended up seeming very shallow and not actually helpful.
I like this approach better. Actually informative and it's made clear from the getgo that no animal should be taken in without proper studying.
great video.
Thanks for the kind and intelligent comment :)
I think we watched the same video
It's a ratcatsnake
I have a new favourite word now
That’s literally what my grandma called them and that’s the reason I can’t get one until I get my own place😂
Noodle raccoon sounds better
There is something like a cat snake and a rat snake. If they cross breed it would be a ratcatsnake
Dogs too
When you scruffed him and he just yawned and licked his lips.. so cute!
It's exhibiting submissiveness.
They all do that for some reason
Scruffing them works for trimming their nails. One person scruffs and the other trims. We learned this from the vet.
@@tootired76 Ferretone works great for trimming claws put a little on their belly and they'll be so focused on licking it up they won't even notice what you're doing
Atiny amount of butter on their tummies occupies them so you can cut their nails. Butter is like ferret crack.
all i gotta say is, your a legend man. an almost 6 year old video and you still like and reply to comments that are super new, anyways great video i have been interested in ferrets lately and this was a nice video to watch. it was adorable watching the lil guy run around
Thanks Ren!
I agree! This was a good video for me to realize i want one really bad and im about to do research
Hi, I came to visit my grandchildren who has a ferret. Her parents won’t spend any money on her pet as it was given to her. Her little guy has lost a lot of weight, stopped eating as much as normal and now has a cough with some sneezing. I read on line that ferrets can get sick from humans and my granddaughter was sick for a few weeks with upper respiratory illness and she handled him. There aren’t any exotic pet vets near where we live. Do you have any recommendations for us that might help him?
For some reason I laughed really hard at “no biting me, Sean..” lmao
Tyler Jameson maybe it’s because his name is Sean or Shawn either or some names just don’t seem like pet names and that’s always funny
That ferret is just like “dad, pay attention to me.”
“Oooo, what’s over here for the 50th time?”
Your not wrong though
lmao i don't see why anyone would dislike this video
A ferret killed my entire family
Free Helicopter Rides pickle Rick from a different timeline
I love how the ferret is just wondering around him and jumping while he’s talking. The ferret is so cute.
Ferrets are cool. If I didn't live with my parents I would probably have one.
"I wanted him to bite me so I could punish him"
Bob - sounds kinky
LMFAO
LHCOCHCOCV
So mean!!!XD
I have one
My ferret got to be really old, he lived 13 years! He was the best, I miss him a lot. We rescued him when he was about 5 from someone who kept him in a small wire cage and had him in a harness that was way too small. We kept the cage but took the door off and just put his sleeping stuff in it so he could get away from the dogs (who treated him like he was a puppy, they got really depressed when he died) I've wanted another one since, but I've since had kids and I'm waiting to get one until they're a little older. When we threw out our couch we found his stash of socks and shiny things inside the bottom of the couch a few years after when we moved 😂
That's great 13 years you did great. There so fun!
@@iloveoktaecyeon2186 honestly, I did not. By the time we rescued him he was set in his ways and wouldn't eat anything but cat food, which is normally not the best to feed them but is better than most other pet foods. We ended up just buying him one of the more expensive brands after reading through the ingredients and vitamin levels and everything. They do make specialized ferret food as well, though. You'll have to research different brands because I'm sure that, like any pet food, some are just cheap fillers, but you should be able to have a perfectly healthy ferret on a diet of mostly that. I'm not an expert by any means and the recommendations for any pet changes over time as more information becomes readily available, so definitely do some of your own research as well. I will be doing the same before I get my next one.
@@iloveoktaecyeon2186 they have to eat meat.. you mother doesn't like meat eaters??XD
Is she a vegan or something?
DAMN Son.
@@iloveoktaecyeon2186 you can give it special ferretfood it is similar in price to cat food
@@iloveoktaecyeon2186 LoL actually a cat is 100% meat eater just giving them the dry creates a whole lot of health problems. Chicken is a pretty cheap way to go in at least giving a cat a partial diet of meat. Hearts and legs and such are cheap split into feeding sized bags and freeze. Each day move one to the fridge to be ready for the next days feeding. You'll see an incredible difference in the cat, health skin coat will be better along with their energy levels over dry. Check put 1st508th Airborne channel it deals with feeding dogs a natural diet only difference is cats are 100% meat eaters total carnivores.
"i wanted him to bite me so i could punish him for it"
that sounds so dark lmao
Justin McNeil Dare challenge afk!!
Hahahaha
lmao
Ikr😂
Justin McNeil lol
"that's pretty cool shaun"
who else is lost in the ferret side of youtube and can find your way out
ferret lover lps All i can find is useless audio logs left by other poor souls trapped in the ferret purgatory.
I will be in a few minutes....
omfg I escaped BUT OMFG IM THE TOP COMMENT OMFG THAT WAS 6 MONTHS AGO
OMFG IF IM BACK ON THIS VIDEO I'LL BE STUCK ON THE FERRET SIDE OF UA-cam AGAIN
ferret lover lps When you find the exit point me at it. I took a wrong turn at fox videos, and now I'm stuck af.
I was watching game videos.... I have no idea how or why i got here.... Its like UA-cam just told me, "You know what? We know what you need. Ferrets."
It is 2 o'clock in the morning, I'm a senior in high school going to a college that requires two years in a pet free dorm. Why did I spend this time watching this video? The answers is insomnia and ferrets are dope
Syler Fleck we have so much in common.
Syler Fleck this is literally me right now.... wow
Very imformative, although your mustache was so sexy that i had trouble concentrating. 10/10
What the heck my boy pulling
HELL YEAHH
Yea "Hissing" Ferrets hiss when they're mad or scared or frustrated with someone or something.
On a good note though, when they are happy and playful you will hear them make a "dooking" or "clucking" sound its very cute and you know they are having a good time when you hear this.
It suck for me my ferret is mute according to the vet
I just learned so much about ferrets...I'm entruiged
Mya 101 intrigued*
maybe you should be “entruiged” with spelling
Tøp Is life get ya ass outta here lmao 😂
Too bad you didn’t learn anything about spelling or grammar.
@@davidguthartz9727 what do you mean? Are you saying this guy gave bad or incorrect info on this video? What part was incorrect?
Very informative video...
but why the fuck am i watching this 3am, when i need to study for my exam
Sysinik lol :)
Sysinik how'd you do
2:34 A.M
Ji’i’k khgywflai’l! La ki’ li’f zli’io
Omg now i am
First point is very true, people annoy me when they say they bought their pet because it was just too cute for them not to have and then complain about how hard it is looking after them after they settle into their home. They're no accessorizes ffs
I love how he just yawned a bit when you scruffed him. No fs given xD
Also, I´m not planning on getting a ferret, but this is some great information. Always good to get information before buying any pet :D
Mine all yawn. Im the parent so i gotta do it.
They yawn because when you scruff them it relaxes their body
My ferret does the same thing, it's a reflex.
Marcus Marcus it’s submission
ferrets smell fine, one of my ferrets kind of smelled like rice...weird
maria gomez Lol that's weird. And a little funny.
maria gomez wat weird
maria gomez do I see jimin? 👀
6.9 _ maybe 😏
maria gomez
omg I see Army's everywhere, which is awesome 😂
Damn, I didn't watched this Video, bevore I bought my Ferret. Now I fount out they sold me a Rat.
P wie Pepe lol lol lol lol
Lol cute great information
I laughed so hard reading ur comment
They gave you a rat haha
Rats look nothin like ferrets whatsoever?
Anyone else want a ferret now.....? no??? just me? ok
girl we literally are watching a video about stuff you need to know before buying a ferret... we're here because we want one
Did you ever get one
I want one and am watching educated people talk about having a ferret, I was wrong with this guy. You can't pin any animal limbs while holding them, it causes health issues for the animal in the long run and in fact shortens their life. Have your arm under them so they feel more comfortable. It's animal basics 101. And absolutely no holding any adult animal by it's scruff unless it's a newborn. If you don't have the basic care rules for animals why own a pet in the first place. Even service animals and emotional support animals require that basic care.
10:14 The 'weird noise' is him hissing. Getting grumpy.
thank you! my ferret made that noise the other day after i took my sneaker away from him and I was worried
yea he wanted to explore and play
that didnt really sound like hissing to me
Nah its definitely a hiss.
Mine do the hissing thing too, but it's when they want to play with each other. As long as they are not backing up and doing it, you're fine.
Damn I didn't know James Franco was so passionate about ferrets.
Brian Jensen yeah i didnt know james franco knew murr either
Brian Jensen 😂😂😂
How dare you disrespect James
Rude but funny
That's who came to mind when I watched this video too. Lol
Video is 5 years ago but you go straight to the point and specific about the details. Great Video!
:)
@@earthling1984 7 :)
I work at a Petco and I've known all this, but one couple came in to look at the ferrets and they claimed that they've had over 50 their entire life. I didn't think much of it, but they were telling me how to train them and both of them were grabbing our ferrets and trying to hold them by the tail and hissing really loud into their ears.
I told them that whatever they do is their business, but I won't be selling them one to someone that does that kind of behavior to them. It's one thing to train, it's another to abuse.
That's totally wrong
+Selseus dude, you work at petco along side 16 year old high school kids. you're not exactly the pet expert lol.
jim bob What're you getting at? I never claimed to be the pet expert. I've been working there for 2 years and I'm 19. I get paid 11.50 to do the easiest job while finishing college.
+jim bob
Are you an expert?
Selseus probably has more experience than you do....
well if i would have known he was going to get his boyfriend after me i wouldn't have said anything. geez
But who needs kids when you have floofy noodles instead
Frick them kids man, get a cat snake
@@aureum.8979 raccoon snake actually
Exactly
HOW INSULTING! bECAUSE IM A KID
What?
Thsi was one of the best videos that I have ever seen. Thank you for this. Whether you are a long time ferret owner or a first time owner this is a very informative video.
Thanks for the kind comment!
Love when he picks the ferret up, it's just like "guess this is how I'll stay for now"
Before I watched this video I bought a ferret to watch this with.
Katya Lastovkin lol same
Katya Lastovkin but u need tow of them
you dont
Katya Lastovkin if you turn him upside down and rub his chin and belly he calms down
Or at least mine will
We have been rescuing ferrets in Texas for 15 years and have had over 35 ferrets in that time. Wanted to mention a few things. First, that weird noise was your ferret "hissing" they do that when they are irritated. Apparently he didn't like you grabbing the back of him. Other noise they make is they will "churtle", this is when they are having the time of their life and playing and are "really happy". One other thing you will see but only rarely, is you might see your ferret wag it's tail. Like I said it will be "very rare" but it's really funny when they do it. One point you missed is people should never own just one ferret. They are social creatures and a human can't give them all the attention they need. If you have two or more ferrets than they play with each other and are a more stable ferret, and happier. Three things all ferret owners should keep is a bottle of Caro, Ferretone, and Ferretlax. Also a bottle of Bitter Apple helps for a bad biter, usually any time we have had one it stopped the ferret from any "bad" biting within a couple of days. Another note is ferrets have a short life span compared to your regular dog or cat pet. They usually live between 6 to 8 years but are considered geriatric at the age of 5. Our oldest ferret however lived 11 years. Always keep an eye on your ferret, especially if you hadn't seen him/her in a while. Ferrets go from healthy and playful, to not healthy and dying within a short period of time. If your ferret is acting sick you need to get them medical attention RIGHT AWAY or else they can die very fast due to their high metabolism. Don't wait a day or two like you would your cat or dog hoping it will clear up because in most cases it will not. One other note is ferrets sleep VERY HEAVILY. You can pick them up, they'll be limp and look dead and won't wake up. This can be scary, but they are just sleeping. We actually have one ferret who sleeps so deeply, he goes into a sort of hybernation, his breathing slows WAY down, his gums become pale and no matter what you do he doesn't wake up, then later he just pops awake! Honestly that boy scared us the first time it happened because we had no doubt he was dead, and he WASN'T. That's all I can think of off the top of my head. Ferrets are AWESOME and so are ferret lovers. I FORGOT the most important thing! NEVER buy a ferret as a pet for your kid. Absolute majority of ferrets we have rescued was because a parent thought a ferret would be a great pet for their child, and it is NOT!
absolutely agree on all of these. additionally, lots of people get ferretvite as a treat, but it shouldn't be used that way. it is sweet and should be given more as an appetite starter. Ferretone is much better. I haven't heard of ferretlax or Caro though. what are those?
+Alena Buhler Ferretlax is a laxative sold for ferrets. Caro, is Caro that people use for cooking. Ferrets can have sugar level problems which can make them stop eating and drinking, and they generally just crash (go into convulsions which is dangerous for a ferret). Rubbing Caro on their gums can snap them right out of it. We learned this about 5 years after rescuing ferrets, I think we learned of it by looking in a book we use to look up information all the time in called "Ferrets for Dummies". It is an invaluable book. After rescuing ferrets for as long as we have that poor book's cover has fallen off and the pages are torn and used from all the time we have referenced it.
+Spawn Cap
I think you meant "Karo" as in Karo Syrup, which is a thick, light simple syrup that you can buy to make desserts or add to drinks or even baby formula. It is used often when infants have hard stools, too. My son and daughter in law had 3 wonderful ferrets for years and they had to do this with the little girl because her blood sugar would always drop quickly. Very interesting video, though and great reply.
+Spawn Cap i just wanted to note ferretlax has an incredibly high level of sugar. All of my ferrets' vets don't recommend it.
Yeah it kinda sounds like they are farting
I've been wanting a little ferret by my side ever since I was in elementary. Now that I'm 18, I hope I can get one soon and take care of the cutie (:
I hope you first do research and also get at least 2 of them. They do much better with other ferrets. I rescued a ferret that was the only ferret in his house and I can see a huge difference in his mental health now that he has other ferrets to play with. I have 3 ferrets. They do everything togather, they sleep,eat,drink, and play togather. They also do not stay in a cage. My house is ferret proof , which takes takes a lot of work.
Goth Thicc girl me to. Ive been reading so much for years and made a list of necessities. Im so ready
"I wanted him to bite me so I could punish him."
LMFAOOOO
This is one of a few videos out there that actually have great information about these little smart fellers!! Sean or is it Shawn hissed at you because he was getting mad/frustrated! We have had ferrets (first one then multiples) since 1994. We currently have 3 "boyses" They can be soo much fun to let them out of the cage to play!! Toss them around and they start jumping up and down and backwards then all over! (war dance) Then they make quiet clucking noises (duking) which means they're happy! I have 4 ferret tips. 1: Wash their bedding frequently. This greatly cuts down on the "gamey" smell which to me is less than 1/100% as bad as going into a bathroom after someone else drops a deuce. 2: The only ferret toy they always use are plastic "tunnels" which are like dryer vents. 3: Supervise them like toddlers! Had one pull up a floor vent and go into the furnace duct work!! 4: Child proof all of your lower cabinets!
Snoopy, Kirby, Stinky, Bandit, Binky, Winnie, Scubi have went on. Cinbad, Yoda and Augie are the boyses. Each ferret has their own personality! Some are escape artists, some are great climbers, some are trouble makers , some are just big shits, some are lovers!
Thank you for this comment! It makes me really want to get a ferret. If I were going to get one ferret; I have a lot of health issues that make caring for a pet for hours consistently, frequently difficult. Would it be unfair to get a ferret if I would only be able to spend a few hours a day with them, kind of like a cat? Would it be best to get two ferrets at that point? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Also, what’s the most humane/ recommended method of buying a ferret? Thanks in advance! 🖤
How does this have almost 1000 dislikes? I don't understand what would possess an idiot to thumbs down even the most average or only decent videos that are simply for honest informational purposes from an experienced and knowledgeable person.
This is actually a great video. Very well executed and full of useful stuff. As far as I'm concerned... There are nearly 1000 morons who come across this video... which are embarrassments to the human race.
Come Forth Sophia PETA alt accounts
@@alpacaseatmeat are you fucking kidding me??? Do you know anything about ferrets?? Exactly what alternative to picking it up by its scruff do you suggest to teach a ferret not to bite?? You are a moron...this is based on a natural behavior for ferrets and absolutely does not harm them or cause them fear or cause them any pain whatsoever...physically or mentally therefore it has no negative long-term consequences!! It is based on this animal's behavior in the wild! I guess you better get super busy and get out there and spread the word to the wild ferret population that they should stop abusing their children!
@@PrimateProductionsWoah there, they were just stating their opinion, no need to call people morons over a comment. Weather you agree with them or not.
@@ivieillustrations3654 while I appreciate your concern her ridiculous answer rubbed me the wrong way...she has a right to express herself no matter how stupid what she said is and I have a right to express my dislike of her ridiculous comment!! Though I might have criticized her I certainly did not come on here and tell her what she can or cannot or should or should not say...so just remember whether you agree with me or not don't bother telling me what or what not to say..go lecture somebody else...if I feel the need to call her a moron.....
It prolly has so many dislikes because this guy says a ferret is harder than having a dog which is nonsense. Dogs take far more care than a ferret. I had one for almost ten years. He potty trained instantly and roamed free in my house. Food, water, litter box, his needs were very basic more so than with most pets. Besides having a gold fish, ferrets are about as simple a pet to care for as you are going to find...
u clearly care a lot for animals, good guy 😀
Gargantuan Toxic Waste Devourer cause hes jesus
I’ve been researching ferrets since the quarantine came about and I LOVE them. They are such cool little guys! This video is the most informational I’ve seen.
He’s still heart ing comments after 7 years what a legend
I know this video is supposed to be informative. but all i could keep thinking is that a ferret acts like a puppy. Its so cute and i want to hold em forever.
RejectedAngel98 ferrets love shiny things. My cousin had one and it ripped her earring out and she bled a lot.
I love how I chose to watch this and I own 7 ferrets but still enjoy ferret knowledge
How would you rate their smell? Seeing you have 7 of them... Is it strong? Unbearable? Tolerable?
I need help
Ya house must smell like 7 pounds of shit
2 hobs, 4 gills.
Smell totally depends on your cleaning routine. I've noticed that different substrates have different odour control properties. I throughly clean once a day then poop scoop/pad change in evening. There are natural cleaners (homemade) that are effective in odour and bacteria control.
Diet can play a part also but that more to do with poop smell than their musky wiff.
I rarely bathe mine, it stresses the ones that dont like it too much. So its proper bath/shower twice a year and a pet form of water less shampoo once a month. Fresh bedding once a week, kind of goes without saying really...i change my own once a week as I like a fresh bed so I'm sure they appreciate it also, i know my nose does🤣. So again I say it depends on you pretty much completely. But please please please be careful if you want to mask the smell rather than take steps to eradicate. Candles, sprays and mists all leave deposits that are inhaled by us and animals that's on the house. Natural solutions are available again homemade and premade that are more suitable to your ferretdom and wont harm anyone. If you do use candles, soy candles are the way forward in that. Dont forget to place them up high. "When they seek, they shall find!"Peace
@@awfullyloftywaffle1565 at the worst it's no worse than a male cat spray to me, though once clean doesn't linger like cat spray!! Thankfully it doesn't get that bad often but I think when it does, it's due to hormones, temperature and that kind of thing. At their best, sage and vanilla... well that's the disinfectant for pets that I'm currently using, it smells just beautiful 🤗
i didn't know jesus owns a ferret
rudobovo He owned ferrets? I don't think ferrets were in the middle east when Jesus was alive.
Earthling1984 for real though thank you for being a good sport and great video.
Earthling1984 he's talking about you, Jesus. lol you look like him
rudobovo hahaha lmfao 😂 😂
Oh my gah it's so tru
Update: I got a baby ferret he is a lot of work...
Are you enjoying having a ferret as a pet?
Noodle
Rat
@@ocruz4013 i have one i’ve had it for two days she’s great a bit of work but it’s fun
@@Ava-ny5qo 💕 you're so lucky! Enjoy!
He protec
He attac But most importantaly
He bite
He protecc he attacc
But most importantly...
He think human a snacc
Most importantly
He bone snacc
Most importantly
he a floof noodle
3:40 I know from experience this is very IMPORTANT! I had my ferret killed by a little kid a few years back, it was pretty traumatic.
Brandon Clarke lmao
how do you let this happen
@@CRZ_PL I'm pretty sure she didn't let her ferret die! It was just some god awful crotch goblin
@@reaganmorrison681 Wth is a Crotch Goblin?😂
@@arandomcockroach7462 a child
I love how you just manhandle the little fuzz tube the whole time and he just goes with it.
TheUnionJake They bond very well with their owners. Ferrets play fight eachother very hard. So, what I was doing was just like an easy childs roller coaster ride for him :p
Oh for sure, I know he wasn't in any pain or anything I just enjoyed how playful and easy going he is.
I watched this video 7yrs ago just a few days before I went out and got my ferret. He was 2yrs old, he’s now 9. He’s very sick, weak, and doesn’t have long left. Thank you for this video, and for inspiring me to get a best friend. My heart hurts.
Such a nice comment, and such a sad comment. I'm happy you had many great years with your ferret buddy. I'm sure you gave him a great life!
It's only been 5 seconds that I've met this ferret and I already love him:")
This video was very educational and helped me realize that i don't have the time or patience to get a pet ferret. They're still cool tho.
Does anybody else feel kinda bad for that baby just wanting to cuddle while his daddy is trying to record and do important human stuff 😂
Yeah because the ferret knows his daddy is recording!
payton jade ferrets are NOT cuddly at all as kits! he just wants to play
if that's the ferrets real father does he pay child support?
payton jade
You have father issues
I have a collar if you want a daddy.
payton jade your cute
You can strip it's skin...
Of it's natural oils.
Jesus Christ mate, never been more thankful of someone still speaking lol
I have 21 ferrets - rescues - because there aren't enough people like you letting people know not to just buy one because they are "cute". They are a lot of work and people must have time and patience. They don't belong in cages. No animal really does. Your vid was excellent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and compassion.
Eddy Jin I think she was jusr about ,,not in cages for their whole life,,. You have to take them out once in a while and play with them or let them play.
Eddy Jin a human could live his whole life in a cage, it does not mean that is where he was meant to be. Look at slaves back in those days. Every animal is supposed to be free you don't need to be a professional to know that.
Eddy Jin wehhh im eddy jin and i dont know what troll means so i call everyone an angry trollll xdddd
lol no you angry troll
i thought there were only angry trolls :L
Don't want to buy a ferret still watches the video, cause I've always thought about owning one in a distant sort of way
“Wow that’s pretty cool Sean, oh look at that one handed!”
Even though I have no plans of ever getting a ferret, this was so informative and interesting to watch! You're an incredibly good speaker - very engaging!
ton of great info
I agree
I watch helijumpers
Not all the stuff is true, they only fight really hard if they’re in the wild or if you scare them really bad🐑
@@thefantasticferrets3922 "fight really hard"?? He didnt even say anything about them fighting!! Are you sure you are on the right video?? How are you going to tell people his info is incorrect and then mention something he didn't even talk about??
Gina Powell I think they meant bite but they misspelled it or it autocorrected lmao. You should’ve gotten that with context.
this is an old video but very well put together and very informative
Thank you. Luckily pet care doesn't often change much. Of course there are some exceptions.
Thank you very much for the info! I consider buying a ferret and this video is very helpfull to me!
David Guthartz why watch video only to criticize? Obviously his little friend is well loved and cared for. Why don't you make your own video if you think you can do better, Mr. Negativity?
David Guthartz Okay, since you're the ferret expert, can you tell us what this video got wrong and what you'd suggest instead?
David Guthartz - It is obvious to me you have some issues. You come in spouting about how great you are. Yet, there is very little you mentioned wrong in this video... You mention scruffing. Well, scruffing is a very well known and used technique. It works on many types of animals. Also, if you did any research you would realize this is how mothers, siblings, uncles, etc. would calm down a feisty animal. So, I guess you don't agree with natural techniques. I don't disagree that touching the nose can work too, and of course say "no", or some other word when bit. But, you seem very one sided. I guess it's your way or the highway huh. Also, ferret care doesn't really change all that much. Sure, there are new things that come out from time to time, but really, a species doesn't really change, nor do their care requirements, very much. Then you get on my case because I don't have a bell on my ferret. lol. Like, I agree that's a fine idea. People do this with cats and dogs too. It's a pretty common practice that I think most people know they can do if they like. I personally don't care to listen to a bell all day, and, have never had an issue finding my ferret. Again, each case is different. If you live in a mansion with 20 rooms, then a bell would probably be needed for sure. Also, you get on me about shampoo. Seriousy. I guarantee you there are shampoos labled, "Ferret shampoo". I have some myself! Sure, they may be very similar to cat and dog shampoo. Using a baby shampoo, or, even just water is fine too! But really, it seems you are just trying to pick any little thing to express how intelligent you think you are. Sadly, all I saw was a person with a big head and little to give.
Earthling1984 - Major kudos for your reply. He's very firmly seated on his high horse as a "ferret knowledgeable" person. Some people just like to toot their own horn, sadly. I find it terribly amusing. I haven't owned a ferret myself (my dog hates small animals and has killed my guinea pigs before) but my neighbour did when I was younger and I learnt a lot from being over there. Everything they did falls in line with what you spoke about in your video (apart from them choosing to put a bell on her) so I have no reason to suspect that you're misinformed or mistreating your pets.
Have a lovely day, man. That ferret is adorable.
David Guthartz - Haven't you realized we are done with you?
I impulsively bought 2 and you legit saved me thanks mate!
I remember getting a abused ferret. She had a bite like no other. I still have the scar on my lip from where I pulled her off. With some patience I broke her of he need to bite and her fear of being dropped.
Stephen Banks
how? We have a ferret which previous owners girlfriend was allergic to him so always put him outside. When he bit him he just put him in his cage. Now he just hides and bites. Any tips would be so welcome !
Things to know before buying a ferret:
1- You will instantly grow a mullet or rat tail
2- You will take a few karate classes and bring it up constantly
3- You will spend money you don't have on katanas.
BWAAAAA HA HA HA HA HA HA REX KWON DO
That’s why i want ferret
Or instead of the mullet you will grow nerd glasses
CapmOfTheSea You forgot about playing with nunchuks in front of the 7-11.
David Guthartz then you post a video caring about ferrets, huh?
Fucking hippogriff ate my ferret...
MY FERRET WILL HEAR ABOUT THIS!!!
*When you finally get the joke* oohhhh hahaha
lawl
i fucking hate u
I hate you too.
If they don’t yawn while scruffing them, that’s them telling you they aren’t sorry
notice the yawning when you scruffed him, that is a happy reaction dogs & cats do it as well.
How do you figure it because they are happy?
Shamara B it’s not them being happy it’s them submitting
@@catsthattrap4313 okay that makes more sense
Animals can stress yawn
Incorrect. It's a reflex that happens when they are scruffed.
Also, ferrets yawn for several different reasons.. There's stress yawning/stress licking(lips)..
this was in my recommended..
UA-cam might be trying to tell you something lol.
i really care
alexas world UA-cam obviously thinks you would like a ferret...
alexas world it's a sign
It's a sign
i swear to god you look like James franco
+Silvia Jimenez more like Gary Oldman
I was thinking the same thing
+Silvia J lol..i was gonna post this but you beat me to it.
+Алексей Д. yes exactly what I was thinking!!
+Silvia J Oh my god I was thinking the same thing!
I learned a lot about ferrets thanks James Franco
Ummmm...first, that "weird noise" is a "hiss". With adults, it generally means they aren't happy, while with kits it can just mean they're having fun...kinda like dooking.
Second, in my experience with about 10 ferrets, they are not very likely to bite. "Play nibble", yes, but not really biting for real.
Third..."wild animals...not domesticated"? Seriously? In general, the intent and much of the information is helpful, but not this point. What exactly is your definition of "domesticated"?
In my opinion and experience, bathing more than every other month at MOST, and usually only once a quarter is all that's needed to keep the scent down. Washing their bedding WEEKLY is key. Also, quality diet and proper litter maintenance contribute highly to their odor. My fur babies don't have a strong scent at all, and I don't use any sort of sprays to cover their odor either. No one notices their smell unless they really get their nose in the fur, and even then it's not bad at all...because I keep their bedding clean and feed a very quality diet.
Speaking of diet...vegetables are an utter NO-NO. These guys are obligate carnivores, meaning ONLY MEAT is their diet. Not peanut butter, or fruits, or veggies, or anything else. Only a high quality kibble that is nearly pure meat or a raw diet should be fed to ferrets.
Finally...I do get what your intent is here, and it's commendable. But there's also a lot of incorrect info being presented here. They certainly aren't for everyone, and are definitely more demanding than a cat or dog...but they're not "wild animals" that might crush your fingers.
Trust me, they certainly can be vicious biters. I had a little girl I got at 6 months, and I don't think she was handled much before I got her, and she would often draw blood when biting. She took a long time to stop biting, probably a year.
Ben Lucid Oh certainly...if ANY animal is not treated well they can be quite dangerous, no matter the size. But my point is that no one gives these sort of cautions with dogs or cats, yet both of these domesticated pets are individually responsible for a much greater instance of true harmful biting per capita (for each species) than ferrets.
A dog can quite literally kill you if they were abused, mistreated, etc., yet who ever mentions that before getting a dog?
Again, I'm totally a proponent of discouraging someone from getting a ferret (or really ANY pet) by presenting the harshest realities of everyday ownership of such an animal--if they still want one then they will likely be a great owner. But inciting a near level of fear that is not really based in typical reality is unfair in my opinion.
Maybe so... I don't know, I like yourself can only go off my own experience, and I'd certainly stand by his statement that ferrets can indeed be biters, and given so I wouldn't recommend unsupervised play with small children.
Forewarned is forearmed I guess. This video is one of the best examples of a broad introduction into owning a ferret, and I think most people would be much better for viewing it prior to deciding to adopt a fur ball :)
Kyle Vick Amen. I feed my ferrets 100% raw only and am strongly against people getting them without being prepared to give them everything they need.
This is true, they also love egg and scrabbled egg! It's funny trying to watch them figure out how to break it. I used to feed my (semi-working) ferrets raw meat too and they loved it. They rarely bit me with no training, though the jills tended to be a little bit more snappy. They do need a lot of attention especially if you only have one as they are very sociable. They are also very intelligent.
I got my ferret a few weeks ago. He's only 4 months old and he's adapting quiet well. I named him Einstein.
Aww i can only imagine little einstien
***** For being a 4 month old he's very bright.
Taz very well.
Aw. Theses things are soooooooo cute.
I sat on the information in this video for 3 years and finally got my babies, fully knowing what to expect. They're such amazing pets and I love them so much.
Had mine for a couple months and there great.
how many do you have? should i get one or two?
I have 9 ferrets at home :)
and.. how's that going?
Really well, they are the most lovely animals I have. They don't bite, go along well and love to play , it's a lot of work to clean op though
Lena Saillé I was just gonna say, that's a lot of poop!
it is , loll
are they really smelling bad?
They remind me of slinkys
The fact that they can't be alone for long periods of time made me re-think my decision... thank you
Mukmoon Yeah, they require constant attention and it's best to have 2 or more.
Yes, I didn't know that, glad I saw your video before getting one :)
I used to leave mine all day alone, they get up early and then get up at night.
My dad said I could get a ferret if I wanted and watching this made me realize I'm not ready yet lmao
someone’s not educated in the slightest
@@Sam-rt6hy "We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid."
I dont understand because I am now educated on whether or not I'm ready for a ferret. No one is born educated to things you must learn, which I did myself.
It’s good you understood that and didn’t rush into something you weren’t prepared for 😇 Are you any closer to getting one now?
@@zacharywood9416 Actually yes! We are gonna move soon into a bigger space and I have a set up for a ferret! I also will have more time to take care of them too
he just said it could crush ya finga!! that's scary considering how small they are, you'd think it'd be a little nip - uh-uh, nope
I have had many ferrets, great pets. But i will say that descenting/debudding your ferret is mutilation.
It is done before purchase on almost every single ferret in the usa.
Ahh, I'm in the UK, that's illegal here. Do you have problems with other animals and your ferrets? many people say they have issues, i never have (my dog had her own ferret, they really did love each other too lol).
i believe it's done at the same time as they are neutered, so they are only anesthetized once. if they didn't do it they would only be suitable for fur farms.
Umm, you're saying that our ferrets are only suitable for fur farms?
I've had ferrets since 2003-rescues and 3 bought. The majority of people could not handle the muskiness or the cycles of the Hobs/Jills. So I have no problem with them being completely altered. It's a personal choice in which one wants. If you have tattoos, piercings or even operation scars that's mutilation. So please don't rant on about "mutilation". As for it "causes" adrenal disease...totally unproven. Sure hope you aren't a PETA vegan supporter as you should not even own a pet according to their propaganda. Just believe what you want and keep it to yourself.
you look like that cool uncle. great video.
Lol
Is that a InuYasha profile pic I see!!!??? I love it!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Titanium Heart you know it ✌
:) Thanks
Earthling1984 youre welcome
" let's say you have a little leftover food on your plate they'd be fine"
"Dog throws up"
Fine...
Well, it all depends what the food is. My dog hasn't thrown up in years. I think he may have thrown up one single time in his 8 years of life so far. He gets a wide variety of food.
0:54 "might have some vet bills with these guys" I stop watching🤑
your facebook notification. almost made me go crazy lol. i kept wandering why i couldnt see a notif on my fb x'D
Thank God. I was just about to run out and purchase a ferret and then I discovered this video.