I love that you have your own views but still remain open minded. I’ve worked with animals over 8 years now. And there is so much gray area. And the world is ever changing.
I'm about to adopt ferrets and still ferret-proofing things before, I was waiting for the last moment to order treats & food (for obvious reasons) and I'm surprised about the paste as I saw it recommanded on others ... that makes me remind to always check composition of product before buying them (which is not always easy when ordered online...) Thank you for your content & channel !!
Hi! Thank you so much for posting this :))) your so gourgous and sweet. Not to mention how funny you are :)) Also do you have any ideas for diy ferret games or toys that are under 5 dollars???? Thank youuuu :)
Ahhh You are so amazing istg!!! I'm in the process of researching the things I need and the budget I need to get my first pet ferret, is there any social where I could send you the link of the cage I'm thinking of getting?! I kinda really need some guidance but in my country NO ONE has ferrets.... 😞🙌 But anyway thank you for sharing your wisdom with us mortals 🧎✨
Ferret chew sticks good? They are made of rice flour. My ferret is a chewer I know that it doesn't give them any nutrient content, but is it better for her to eat rice flour or her to chew her beds/blankets/waterbowl/cage ramps/cage bars? The chew bars actually keep her from bitting anything else, but I don't want to give her sugar that's not sure is that's what rice flour and corn starch will end up being in her blood stream
You should look into either chicken jerky chews or esophagus chews. Nova also LOVES to chew and I recently discovered these: www.petvalu.com/ca/product/limited-natural-beef-esophagus/FCM04449CA It took her a little while to actually be interested in eating them, but now that she's got a tease for them she's OBSESSED! Most pet stores have a wide selection of one ingredient chews geared towards dogs, so it's worth going in just to look around :D
I recommend salmon skin rolls or another option on Etsy there is a store called The pampered ferret and they sell healthy chicken chew sticks that are safe for your stinky slinkies!
I would avoid them since most canned fish at grocery stores has brine/salt added to it which you don't want to give them. Checking out what your local pet store has is a safer idea.
oh no is it too late now because i gave that paste to my ferrets. The association where i got them said that it would be good for them. They are 9 months old now i hope they don‘t get sick of it now 🥺
It's unfortunate because it's promoted as a supplement, so a lot of people make that mistake. I gave it to my girls when I first got them too, don't feel bad. Now that you know it's not good just avoid it from now on 😊
Hey its okay to make mistakes! You know now not to do that and your babies know you care about them and want whats best I promise as long as you learn from mistakes its alright! Wishing you the best for your fur babies!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and since this video is talking about treats n what not I figured this was a good place to ask since I’ve seen it a couple times across the internet: what are your opinions on feeding ferrets live/dead mice (much like you would a snake)?? Or even live chicks (with birth defects like disformed limbs etc)?
now that you have Lyra, you may need another ferret paw mold, and i have a suggestion on what you could use for that instead of what you used. it's easy and faster,you could use maseca corn flour mix, just add water to it and mix. once you are done molding her paw onto the dough, let it air dry, it should be done drying in 6 - 7 hours.
as someone who owns guinea pigs and knows next to nothing about ferrets (but recently started watching this channel anyway bc ferrets are adorable), even I could have told you that you shouldn't give your ferrets anything on the "don't feed" list (5:26) w h y do your research before getting pets, people
Do you feed your ferrets the purebite minnows?? I've been giving mine the Marshalls minnows but totally agree with you! Looking to replace them for a different brand. I already give them chicken purebites.
Yep the purbites ones are great! They're the same as the marshalls because they're both one ingredient so your ferrets should like them just as much :D
those are safe to feed ferrets! small mammals and rodents are part of a ferrets natural diet :) bones and fur dont hurt carnivorous animals so long as theyre raw, never give them cooked bones
@@aprilkeeler2052 that should be fine! im still learning myself so im not 100% sure how to get them to see it as food lol since they imprint on their food i know kibble fed ferrets are tough to introduce raw foods to but more googling or youtube searching should get results from people who know more about it :3
Nope nope nope please throw it out bhfdjn It can give your babies insulinoma and its supporting Marshalls(leading ferret mill in the US) Instead use 1 whole egg per ferret once every week for hairball prevention and extra vitamins
All of the treats I mentioned in this video are dog or cat treats ^-^ There aren't any treats marketed to ferrets that I think are good. Don't let the picture on the front keep you from buying it, it's the ingredients that are important
Bandit treats are really unhealthy so personally I would ditch them 😬 it's a lot of unnecessary sugar which is super bad for their pancreas (watch my video on insulinoma if you want to know why sugars are bad for ferrets)
I bought babies (2).. they are doing great! Very young, n playful! I found out they are "Marshal" ferrets.. I'm worried cus they are my 16 yr old n I hear bad things about Marshall.. any advice?
At this point, there's nothing you can really do. Just make sure you've gotten them to the vet for a physical exam including an ear mite swab, fecal, and to talk to your vet about vaccines. Almost all ferrets from ferret mills (like Marshall farms) will have ear mites, and many will have parasites that need to be treated with medication. Any animals bought from pet stores are from mills, where they're bred in very inhumane conditions by people who have no regard for their health. If you end up getting more pets in the future, I encourage you to avoid pet stores and seek out a reputable breeder, rescue, or rehomed animal.
Raw feeding Miami sells frozen raw minnows (you thaw them before feeding)! Those are really good for ferrets and they love them you can add a few of them into their meals a week for a nice treat/snack that has good vitamins! also whole whisked eggs(you can do chicken or quail) once a week it is super healthy for them and helps prevent hairballs! 1 egg per ferret per week is the general thing idk the word gbfhuds
Yup! As long as they're fixed. I had one female and two males and they got along great (Just answering in case somebody else is curious- I noticed this is from a year ago)
if you mean the oil like treat, it has plant oils and carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer) so it isnt a great choice. A better alternative is 100% salmon or pollock oil, but make sure not to feed too much (max of 1/8 teaspoon per day)
Amazon,Raw feeding miami,Local pet stores(please don't support petco or petsmart),Some Etsy stores I like are The pampered ferret and Claws Paws and Raw
Yes but only in small amounts (1 teaspoon throughout the week -NOT all at once) and it needs to be in a dark colored dropper bottle in the fridge vs a pump outside of the fridge because it can go rancid if its not stored right
I'm not super sure which treats you're talking about, but when I google 'wimzy dog treats' Whimzees come up. Is that the treat you're talking about? If so, no they can't have these. Whimzees are plant based treats which means they aren't something ferrets can digest. Like I say in the video, the best ferret safe treats are one ingredient 100% meat treats. ^-^ hope that helps.
Ferrets have highly acidic stomachs (like most carnivores) so they can't very easily catch salmonella. The stomach acids are made to dissolve bad bacteria like that. My ferrets are on a diet of 100% raw meat and they've never been sick. Wild animals eat raw meat/eggs because it's what their bodies are designed to to, pets are no different ^-^
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I was literally doing research on this when you posted this your amazing
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Ferret smooches my ferret bits me to hard did you have solution plz help
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I love that you have your own views but still remain open minded. I’ve worked with animals over 8 years now. And there is so much gray area. And the world is ever changing.
Animal care is CONSTANTLY evolving and changing as we learn more. You absolutely need to have an open mind if you're going to be an animal owner
I'm about to adopt ferrets and still ferret-proofing things before, I was waiting for the last moment to order treats & food (for obvious reasons) and I'm surprised about the paste as I saw it recommanded on others ... that makes me remind to always check composition of product before buying them (which is not always easy when ordered online...)
Thank you for your content & channel !!
Hi! Thank you so much for posting this :))) your so gourgous and sweet. Not to mention how funny you are :))
Also do you have any ideas for diy ferret games or toys that are under 5 dollars???? Thank youuuu :)
Ahhh You are so amazing istg!!! I'm in the process of researching the things I need and the budget I need to get my first pet ferret, is there any social where I could send you the link of the cage I'm thinking of getting?! I kinda really need some guidance but in my country NO ONE has ferrets.... 😞🙌 But anyway thank you for sharing your wisdom with us mortals 🧎✨
What do you do when a ferret chockes
This was a great video! Thank you! I’m also from Canada so its nice to know some brands here!
I love your videos!💕 thanks for so much great info!😁
PS Love your personality!!✨
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Holy cow. I’m so glad I’ve been going thru your videos. I’ve been feeding way too much salmon oil a week 🤦♀️ time to change.
Thank you so much! I was just barely getting discouraged with the freeze dried treats when I watched this!
You help me so much with my ferrets thank you
Lyra’s so adorable 🥺🥺🥺 The ending tho😂😂
You feed fresh sardines or freeze/slow dried ?
Thank you for this video!
i just found your channel and your one of my favorite ferret youtuber ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️love her information ❤️
Is Lyra a golden compass refference
Ferret chew sticks good? They are made of rice flour. My ferret is a chewer I know that it doesn't give them any nutrient content, but is it better for her to eat rice flour or her to chew her beds/blankets/waterbowl/cage ramps/cage bars? The chew bars actually keep her from bitting anything else, but I don't want to give her sugar that's not sure is that's what rice flour and corn starch will end up being in her blood stream
You should look into either chicken jerky chews or esophagus chews. Nova also LOVES to chew and I recently discovered these: www.petvalu.com/ca/product/limited-natural-beef-esophagus/FCM04449CA
It took her a little while to actually be interested in eating them, but now that she's got a tease for them she's OBSESSED!
Most pet stores have a wide selection of one ingredient chews geared towards dogs, so it's worth going in just to look around :D
I recommend salmon skin rolls or another option on Etsy there is a store called The pampered ferret and they sell healthy chicken chew sticks that are safe for your stinky slinkies!
Someone needs to talk about the fact that your saving our pets lives
Amazing videos
The egg poop terrified me the first time holyyy 😭😭😭
My ferret is kibble feed.Can I feed my ferret canned sardines from grocery store? Or is there only a specific kind?
I would avoid them since most canned fish at grocery stores has brine/salt added to it which you don't want to give them. Checking out what your local pet store has is a safer idea.
You’re vids help so much thx
oh no is it too late now because i gave that paste to my ferrets. The association where i got them said that it would be good for them. They are 9 months old now i hope they don‘t get sick of it now 🥺
It's unfortunate because it's promoted as a supplement, so a lot of people make that mistake. I gave it to my girls when I first got them too, don't feel bad. Now that you know it's not good just avoid it from now on 😊
Hey its okay to make mistakes! You know now not to do that and your babies know you care about them and want whats best I promise as long as you learn from mistakes its alright! Wishing you the best for your fur babies!
I’ve been watching your videos for a while and since this video is talking about treats n what not I figured this was a good place to ask since I’ve seen it a couple times across the internet: what are your opinions on feeding ferrets live/dead mice (much like you would a snake)?? Or even live chicks (with birth defects like disformed limbs etc)?
now that you have Lyra, you may need another ferret paw mold, and i have a suggestion on what you could use for that instead of what you used. it's easy and faster,you could use maseca corn flour mix, just add water to it and mix. once you are done molding her paw onto the dough, let it air dry, it should be done drying in 6 - 7 hours.
We have bandits stuff but my pets does not eat them
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Malt paste are okay for dogs especially very small puppies who are victims of low blood sugar but NOT for ferrets.
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Yep! I'm bi and proud 🌈❤ I like to keep my flag in the background 😊
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I just made some dehydrated chicken gizzards today, thanks for your video haha
yay!!! i hope your noodles liked them ❤
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets they LOVED them😂
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You talk soooo much, please get to the 5 treats already. Sorry oh yeah, **subscribed **
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@@angelknivess awh, thank you!
as someone who owns guinea pigs and knows next to nothing about ferrets (but recently started watching this channel anyway bc ferrets are adorable), even I could have told you that you shouldn't give your ferrets anything on the "don't feed" list (5:26)
w h y
do your research before getting pets, people
Do you feed your ferrets the purebite minnows?? I've been giving mine the Marshalls minnows but totally agree with you! Looking to replace them for a different brand. I already give them chicken purebites.
Yep the purbites ones are great! They're the same as the marshalls because they're both one ingredient so your ferrets should like them just as much :D
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets thank you for replying back fast! Really appreciate the help!
Vital essentials makes freeze dried minnows as well!
Quick question, I’ve been reading up before I get my ferret and lots of websites are saying fish (although not as bad) is bad to feed them?
I know some ppl sell freeze dried mice as ferret treats would these be good for them? I feel they wouldnt bc of the bones and fur and such
those are safe to feed ferrets! small mammals and rodents are part of a ferrets natural diet :) bones and fur dont hurt carnivorous animals so long as theyre raw, never give them cooked bones
@@horrorloid so if their freeze dried is that ok? Also i have no idea how i would get my ferrets to eat them 😅
@@aprilkeeler2052 that should be fine! im still learning myself so im not 100% sure how to get them to see it as food lol since they imprint on their food i know kibble fed ferrets are tough to introduce raw foods to but more googling or youtube searching should get results from people who know more about it :3
What if I only use the ferret lax when they are in shed season to prevent hair balls I thought that was the whole point
it doesnt prevent hairballs that well, a raw egg yolk does a better job
Nope nope nope please throw it out bhfdjn It can give your babies insulinoma and its supporting Marshalls(leading ferret mill in the US) Instead use 1 whole egg per ferret once every week for hairball prevention and extra vitamins
So one ingredient treats is Stewart although they are dog treats would they be ok to give to ferrets
All of the treats I mentioned in this video are dog or cat treats ^-^ There aren't any treats marketed to ferrets that I think are good. Don't let the picture on the front keep you from buying it, it's the ingredients that are important
Friendly Neighborhood Ferrets thank you so much for the helpful advice
I NEED HELP I HAVE A BANDIT TREAT BAG AND ITS A PENUT BUTTER FAVOR AND I DONT KNOW IF I SHOULD FEED HER IT
Bandit treats are really unhealthy so personally I would ditch them 😬 it's a lot of unnecessary sugar which is super bad for their pancreas (watch my video on insulinoma if you want to know why sugars are bad for ferrets)
My hero!!!!
Looking for your bone broth recipe .
Its in the video making a ferret safe poutine
@@angelknivess Ty. Made some and my 5 babies loved it . How many times monthly is ok to GIVE it to them ?
Thank you i just got two baby ferrets and I want to Tran them but I need to know what treat is the best .
Single ingredient meat treats are the way to go (Chicken or turkey whatever animal protein your ferrets like!)
I bought babies (2).. they are doing great! Very young, n playful! I found out they are "Marshal" ferrets.. I'm worried cus they are my 16 yr old n I hear bad things about Marshall.. any advice?
At this point, there's nothing you can really do. Just make sure you've gotten them to the vet for a physical exam including an ear mite swab, fecal, and to talk to your vet about vaccines. Almost all ferrets from ferret mills (like Marshall farms) will have ear mites, and many will have parasites that need to be treated with medication. Any animals bought from pet stores are from mills, where they're bred in very inhumane conditions by people who have no regard for their health. If you end up getting more pets in the future, I encourage you to avoid pet stores and seek out a reputable breeder, rescue, or rehomed animal.
Can you make a video on diy ferret toys under 5 dollars
What do you recommend for raw treats
Raw feeding Miami sells frozen raw minnows (you thaw them before feeding)! Those are really good for ferrets and they love them you can add a few of them into their meals a week for a nice treat/snack that has good vitamins! also whole whisked eggs(you can do chicken or quail) once a week it is super healthy for them and helps prevent hairballs! 1 egg per ferret per week is the general thing idk the word gbfhuds
Hi, can I keep 2 females and one male ferret together
Yup! As long as they're fixed. I had one female and two males and they got along great
(Just answering in case somebody else is curious- I noticed this is from a year ago)
Is ferret tone okay? If not whats wrong with it?
Ferret tone is another malt paste and it has the same problems as the other malt pastes that I talk about in the video.
if you mean the oil like treat, it has plant oils and carcinogens (chemicals that cause cancer) so it isnt a great choice. A better alternative is 100% salmon or pollock oil, but make sure not to feed too much (max of 1/8 teaspoon per day)
Where can i buy these
Amazon,Raw feeding miami,Local pet stores(please don't support petco or petsmart),Some Etsy stores I like are The pampered ferret and Claws Paws and Raw
best treat: fruit. (jk ofc XDDD). Saw that on tiktok and I died XD
Is salmon oil ok
Yes but only in small amounts (1 teaspoon throughout the week -NOT all at once) and it needs to be in a dark colored dropper bottle in the fridge vs a pump outside of the fridge because it can go rancid if its not stored right
@@angelknivess ok ty
I live in the usa☹️
Can ferrets eat wimzy dog treats?
I'm not super sure which treats you're talking about, but when I google 'wimzy dog treats' Whimzees come up. Is that the treat you're talking about? If so, no they can't have these. Whimzees are plant based treats which means they aren't something ferrets can digest. Like I say in the video, the best ferret safe treats are one ingredient 100% meat treats. ^-^ hope that helps.
@@FriendlyNeighborhoodFerrets Yes, that really help. Thank you :)
Right I shall try a liver treat.. If he doesn't eat it he'll never eat any liver so it worries me he's not getting the right nutrients..
Quick question, Can I feed my ferret the 1 ingredient freeze dried treat even if it's for cat's?
Yes you can! All of the treats I mention in this video are marketed for cats or dogs.
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Tip /True
Two fours per ferret
Tip/true Marshalls is OK when temporary
Tip/true please have multiple ferrets
I am getting a ferret in April I already have 600 dollars saved up for the ferret I am so exsided
Please get your ferret a friend so they won't become depressed! Ferrets are extremely social and need species interaction with other ferrets
OH you have the pazuandfriends bag
Other than salmon oil ‘ferret crack’ my ferrets won’t touch anything!
Mine won't touch anything except peanut butter he didn't care for the salmon oil at all 😂😂
Also. Can raw egg yolk give my ferret salmonella???
Ferrets have highly acidic stomachs (like most carnivores) so they can't very easily catch salmonella. The stomach acids are made to dissolve bad bacteria like that. My ferrets are on a diet of 100% raw meat and they've never been sick.
Wild animals eat raw meat/eggs because it's what their bodies are designed to to, pets are no different ^-^
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Lyra is an angel on earth
Love your videos. However I can’t help but think you look a bit like Ellen Page 😄. These vids are just what I need and are very helpful.
Is that a bisexual flag I see in the background
Or if you have pet rats you could give them to your pet rats if you have any but you're still supporting the brand
I have a ferret channel if you are interested
Who have you permission to post during school hours for me!! Not I have to wait until lunch to watch it. 😞😞😞😭😭😭
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You are so cute. You look like ellen page
Is- is that a bi flag-??? *Bisexual panic*
Yes the little fruity bi flag in the background is iconic
Too much messing around get to the point
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To much talking about other things, Get to the point,,,,
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