The bell also helps to warn caged birds allowed unrestricted freedom in the home that the pet ferret is nearby. Unfortunately, we have seen a number of cases of serious injury and death to pet birds caused by ferrets. This is especially dangerous because the pieces of tennis shoes, Barbie Doll toes, or other rubber items can become impacted in your ferret's intestines. Ingested pieces of kitchen gloves or sponges with household chemicals can also threaten your ferret's life if eaten. Latex rubber squeak toys should not be given to ferrets because they may swallow parts of them, causing intestinal obstruction.
All ferrets have an affinity for people.
Some enjoy people more than others. The older a ferret is, the more mellow it is likely to become. Young kits tend to be nippy, but no more than a new kitten or puppy. They just nip with more enthusiasm. Some kits never nip at all, but most that do eventually outgrow it.