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Ferrets have an odor that comes from their sebaceous glands in the skin that secretes an oily/waxy matter, which is a musk odor (which some people find offensive). Ferret that have not been altered will have a more pronounced odor during mating season (especially males - hobs), altered ferrets have less of a smell. The odor will accumulate on their bedding and must be kept clean and washed. The litter box must be cleaned daily and avoid feeding any ferret food that has fish ingredients, which makes their feces smell more.
Advice from another contributor:
Ferrets have a very strong smell, that comes from their body, and from their cage. The smell of the body of a ferret isn't a bad smell, although some people think it is. The cage is what smells the most though, because of their "droppings". There are products that help to lessen the smell, although it does still linger in the air. The individual ferret has a smell but it isn't quite as strong or bad, and some people even love that smell. It all depends on the nose.
What else can I help you with?
Does a ferrets poop stink?
Only if you do not clean it on a regular basis.
What size cage do you need for five ferrets so they will be comfortable?
For five ferrets, the largest cage you can afford as ferrets need room to move and exercise. Ferrets also need plenty of supervised time out of the cage for their health and welfare See related question and answer below for more information
How much does it cost to get a ferrets stink pouch removed?
Ferrets do no need their anal sacs removed, it is considered mutilation.
When should I cage my two ferrets and when should I let them free roam?
Ferrets are not caged animals, but you cage them for their protection. Most ferret owners cage ferrets when they're not at home or unable to supervise them when free roaming. Ferrets need about 4 hours daily time out of their cage in a ferret proofed environment. Ferrets being burrowing animals by nature are subject to crawl and fall asleep into places that can be dangerous and you cannot get them out, like in major appliances, couches, recliners (very dangerous for ferrets). I personally do not cage my ferrets, but keep them in a bedroom totally ferret proofed so they are safe
How many ferrets of the same litter can you keep in a cage?
You can keep them all in the same cage provided it has plenty of room and they aren't confined too much. A ferrets cage size at minimum should be at least 3 foot width X 2 foot depth X 2 foot height. A large, well designed cage for ferrets is a necessity especially if you plan on keeping more ferrets in the same cage.
How often do you have to change the water in a ferrets cage?
Change your ferrets water at least once daily
How do you get a cheaper ferret without the cage and supplies?
ferrets are not cheap, caring properly for them is quite expensive. If you don't have the money for a ferrets cage and supplies, just get a dog instead.
How much exercise does a ferret get a day?
Ferrets being very social animals should be allowed out of their cage for at least four hours daily. Ferrets are not caged animals, you cage them for their protection. Prolonged caging can lead to illness, stress related disease and aggressive or abnormal behaviors in ferrets.
Is it safe to put a ferret in a hamster cage?
You can put a ferret in a hamsters cage on a temporary basis as long as it's not being used to house hamster's as the ferret will kill them. A ferrets needs a large size cage made for ferrets.
If hamster dies in it's cage do you have to get rid of the cage?
you should. the hamster may be gone but the cage will start to stink.
Can a ferret live in a plastic storage container?
No, ferrets cannot live in a plastic storage container, aquariums, etc. Ferrets need a large wire cage (cages made specifically for ferrets) with plenty of ventilation. Ferrets cannot be caged continuously and for their health, need several hours out of their cage daily.
What is the daily schedule for ferrets?
Ferrets are nocturnal and they normally sleep 15-20 hours a day. Ferrets need daily activities outside their cage of about 4 hours
