The most popular are Fitch ferrets and Albino ferrets. Fitch ferrets are buff-colored, with black masks, feet and tails. Albino ferrets are white with pink eyes. The average litter size is eight . When pets can see, we wait on them, protect them, feed them, and love them, and we will continue doing these things if they loose their sight.
Pets generally adapt well to blindness and remain happy, especially in a safe, familiar environment.
These carnivores require a diet high in meat protein and should be fed specially formulated ferret food, not cat or dog food. They also need a constant source of fresh water. Ferrets make wonderful pets because of their engaging personalities, playful activity and fastidious nature. Ferrets require a lot of attention and supervision to be happy and healthy. They thrive when given hours of interaction with their human companions.