As my time with ferrets continues on blissfully into over a year and a half, I am struck by how profoundly my life has changed as a result. There, I said it. Ferrets are NOT wild animals. Ferrets are as dependent on you as two year old children are.
Ferrets require A LOT of attention.
A large amount of your day MUST be dedicated to spending time with, cleaning up after, watching over, and taking both general care and special care of each ferret. Ferrets are NOT cage animals, and need at least four hours a day outside their cage to run, play, explore, and learn. Whether your ferret bites, cannot seem to hit the litter box, or is a finicky eater, all must be handled with a generous dose of patience. Every ferret must receive an outpouring of unconditional love, on a regular basis. Money available for necessities AND extra toys.