The answer is yes .. and no

I have read studies that show ferrets are currently the 3rd most popular pet in the United States behind cats and dogs. The most common home environment seems to be couples or singles over 30 years of age. These statistics reflect my beliefs as well. Ferrets belong in a home where they can receive proper care from adults or grown children. Although these little guys are pretty durable, they can still be easily hurt. Not only can they be stepped on but their slanky, slender bodies can make them slippery to hold – espcially when one commonly gets a quick spiratic burst of energy and wants down.

Ferrets require daily care

Sadly, too many ferrets are stuck in messy cages with very little human interaction. Perhaps the humans in their lives are too busy or realize that the novelty has worn off.

Ferrets have a very high metabolism and require a constant food supply. The water in their cages needs to be freshened every day as it gets stale or polluted by food particles. Somehow they get crumbs from their food in their water dish and causes the water to get murky. Imagine dunking your doughnuts in milk but then not drinking the glass of milk until a full day later. Yuck !

Ferrets require daily interaction

Ferrets are extremely social and loving when they are raised properly. They will follow you from room to room curious as to what you are doing and then excitedly jump, scratch or playfully bite at your ankles – much like an energetic kitten. This can make navigating a flight of stairs dangerous as they will dart between your legs or circle your feet – blissfully unaware that they could send you falling ass over applecart at any moment.

If you are unable to provide your ferret with a couple of hours of attention each day, please consider a second ferret. The cost of ownership from 1 ferret to 2 is somewhat neglible but allows him/her the attention that they require. Ferrets with friends will play together and easily provide twice as much entertainment for you with the antics that only 2 can provide.

So, in conclusion, ferrets are good pets for adults and some teens but not small children.