​Fairoak Ferrets
{Angora and Standard Ferrets}
{INTRODUCTION TO FERRETS}
Ferrets are extremely rewarding pets and are very quick to learn. They are likened more to having a puppy or kitten than a typical small animal. Ferrets are part of the Mustelidae family, which is a family of weasel-type mammals that contains Polecats, Stoats and Mink. Ferrets are NOT rodents, they have a digestive system more similar to that of a cat as they are obligate carnivores, meaning they can only digest meat and animal proteins. Therefore a diet of fresh raw meats is the best food you can feed your ferrets, however, dry, high protein, biscuit type ferret foods can be purchased when raw meat is unavailable for your ferret.
Whether you are old or new to keeping ferrets, we strongly suggest you purchase a copy of "Ferrets For Dummies" if you havent already. Ferrets For Dummies is a fantastic book that covers a lot of points in detail such as feeding, housing, training and even illnesses. It is a brilliant go-to guidebook and will really help you with understanding these facinating animals. The book has some dated information (It was published 10 years ago), however the 2nd edition of this book covers a lot of great ferret-keeping points in detail. (Please note, this is an American book some some notes may not make sense to a UK ferret owner, however do not let this put you off!)