hello, I (and my 13yo Daughter) have just adopted a pair of Ferrets that had been raised together
Just asking advice
any way to ghelp these guys get comfortable with their new environment?
My Daughter is the Primary Caregiver (they are in her room, mine has the snakes) she is taking them out to play a few times a day for as long as possible
sometimes as short as 45 Min, sometimes for more than an hour or two. HSe is also trying to get them used to a lead/Harness so she can safely take them outside without them running off and getting lost (She says they hate the harness, but she also says they calm down shortly after she takes the leash off of the harnesses {No the harnesses are only on for short times while supervised outside of the cage, not when resting Quietly in ther cage})
They have a pair of Hammocks, one for when the other is being washed, and 2 hanging toy, tunel bed things, again to be switched during cleaning.
our concern is that one of them seems to dislike coming out of the enclosure (its a mini mansion, with 2 food dishes, and a water bottle with Drip Dish under it, 2 ramps and shelves and Tube or Hammock in the Drop Space, and a Litter pan that is getting cleaned 1-2x a day) so she (my Daughter) is worried about her (18 the Ferret) She is peeing, and Drinking and eating. but even if given a treat for comming to her name, she just takes it off to the side and puts it down, does not eat that.
Could this ferret be upset at not being at the Shelter anymore?
The only concern with the other is she does not like being limited in where she can go, and tries to find ways out of the "safe Zones"
I am also asing for any Anecdotal ideas on how to help them transition best
With Snakes you give them time and space, with a Dog MEGA time and attention, with a new baby lots of MILK and sleep and clean Diapers. my experience is limited, we are getting Ferrets for Dummies tomorrow, and our well kid checkup in Monday Night with our Snake Dr who is also recomended by other Vets as a Ferret Guy
