Why environment matters: Ferrets need spacious, secure enclosures and daily supervised playtime outside their cage to stay active, healthy, and safe from household hazards. Reading their behavior: ...

First, make sure you’re living somewhere where they’re legal to own. California, Hawaii, and New York City ban ferret ownership entirely, and many municipalities throughout the U.S. may have similar ...

Ferrets are highly social, but without the right training and socialization, they may not want to interact with you and might even be scared of you. Socialization also helps ensure your ferret won’t ...