Care for Your Baby Ferret

Ferret babies are known as kits. Young ferrets in many ways do not require any special care beyond what their adult counterparts needs. A baby ferret should have a large and flat cage. The cage should have plenty of room for water dishes and food dishes.  You should also introduce the baby ferret to the litter tray to help jumpstart the litter box training process.

When you bring home a baby ferret you should slowly introduce them to any other older ferrets in the household Place the baby ferret’s cage close to the older ferret’s cage and let nature take its course. The older ferret will use their well developed sense of smell to get to know the baby ferret. The baby ferret will know the adult ferret is a kindred spirit by the presence of the familiar scent.

It is best to introduce your young ferret to unscented litter. Wood and corn cob litter is the safest kind of litter to introduce a baby ferret to. The baby ferret can be directed to the litter box to do their business and soon will learn to use it all of the time. Provide a litter box in play areas outside of the litter box as well.

Baby ferrets do best on moist food. You can soak you adult ferret food in warm water. Wet food is better for their digestion. You can start introducing your ferret to a variety of food, but not all at once. You should avoid giving baby ferrets artificially flavored treats and opt for things like banana instead.  Baby ferrets also need a constantly clean water supply.

An eight weeks of age you can neuter your male ferret to keep from having unwanted off spring. A regular visit to the veterinarian should take place sometime during the first weeks of life for the ferret to make sure they are healthy. The veterinarian will check your baby ferret for parasites, ear mites, and fleas. Catching these problems early can keep other more serious health problems at bay. You baby ferret will become socialized during the first few weeks of life so it is important that you give your baby ferret lots of positive attention.

When your ferret becomes a healthy and affectionate adult then you will know that all your time and attention to the baby ferret paid off.