If you were going to get ferrets just be careful and besides where would you get one? The things are hard to buy! Mind that thought seeing as only the other day I saw some in the local pet store but even still be careful what you wish for. Getting ferrets could be a brilliant move but they could also be a terrible move
I will get them for around $100 off Gumtree, there is often a litter or 2 nearby on there, I have never seen them anywhere else, though my brother once saw them in petbarn.
Alright, my turn to chime in. I'm not sure why all these people that don't have ferrets are being so negative! Ferret's are very loving and loyal companions. They're best to get as baby's and they calm down quickly at a young age (by this I mean grow out of the nippy puppy stage). I got my ferret when he was VERY young from the spca for $50. He already had all the vaccinations he needed and I already had a cage for him. I spent a low amount of money to get ferret food, a hammock, ferret shampoo and a leash. I got cat toys (ferret safe) from the dollar store and he loves them. (Balls with bells in them). I got my ferret younger than most people are capable than getting them but it was an awesome thing to have accidentally have happened. I'd recommend, the younger the better. There are many different ferret colorings. My ferret is a 'sable mask' ferret. The ferret's you showed above are in order, dark polecat, lilac, chocolate (or sable mitt), albino and the last one is called black (or dark) eyed ferret. They're great pets but get board easy so be prepared to entertain. Use a proper cage and they'll never escape. Here's some pictures! BTW toys are very easy for ferrets. A box full of empty water bottles or a plastic bag are a world full of fun for hours.
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I would get the "dark polecat", but I am worried he would overheat to quickly outside [my ferret would be a mainly outside ferret, I spend most of my time outdoors, and dad doesn't really allow animals in the house, unless it is the best thing to do, like the guinea pigs last year [one actually died!
], or Maverick in a storm, or when we brooded the chicks, the ferret could probably come in on hot days but spend most of his time outdoors, plus I have never seen that type around, but I have seen the dark-eyed-white, so I will probably get a cinnamon, a dark-eyed-white, or a standard.
I think your mind is already made up, but I certainly will not get a ferret. Rabbits are great. We had a hedgehog and he was alright - pretty chill really but most at night with his wheel. I prefer a dog, maybe a cat. Ferrets are stinky and will get into plenty of trouble on toy if they get out. I am not saying they cannot be tamed, but they are aggressive and very curious by nature. If you want a small animal in a cage get a hamster or ginea pig.
Hamsters are an illegal import here in Australia, and I already have a guinea pig lol! I just want something that is more interactive, Dad hates cats [
], but I might be able to get a ferret.
Also about the smell, he is going to be mainly outside, desexed [I have been told that helps?], and my nose is very well trained when it comes to very bad smells lol!
I might get him vaccinated every 1 to 2 years, we would be devastated if our dog caught it, and Dad would never let me have a ferret again ever.
