Their life span is approximately eight to ten years long. A common complaint about the ferret is that they are vicious, which is totally untrue. As long as these animals are treated properly with love and provided with all the neccessities they require they will return your love ten fold.
Nutritional care is fairly easy for a ferret.
A dry ferret food is available at pet stores. They can eat a variety of people food also. Ferrets love raisins, bananas and a variety of other food sources. Water bottles can be attached to their cage for drinking. Housing for the ferret is your choice.