Are You About To Bring Home New Ferret Number Two?

Oh, you say you already have one ferret

Oh, you say you already have one ferret. And now you are thinking about bringing another ferret into your household. This is possible, but it is not the easiest task in the world.

There are certain "laws of ferret behavior" that exist that you need to be aware of.

1. Introduce the two fuzzy guys in neutral territories.

2. If you're going to have some type of toy for them to share, make it brand new. In effect, you're making the toy "neutral" as well.

In this way one won't feel as if the other is the dominant one. The two ferrets can feel like they are meeting on an even footing.

# Be careful when the ages of the two differ

# Aging ferrets may be less than patient with an up and coming kit who has energy galore

But, do not totally toss this form of introduction aside either. It could be -- depending on the personalities of the two -- that the young kit is "just what the doctor ordered" in order to keep the older animal feeling a little younger and more like playing. Sometimes there is no telling how these introductions are going to work themselves out!

Now on first introduction, they may have to get some of that instinct out. This involves screeching at one another with humped backs. Heck, they may even roll around with each other for a moment or two.

You'll be able to tell that it is not very serious!

However, keep your eye open for any signs of true aggression. Don't worry; you will be able to tell when that friendly screeching turns into ongoing seriously aggressive screeching.

But beyond this, here are a couple of tips to let you know the initial first encounter is going well. After 10 minutes the screeching should be all over. The tails of both animals should return to their normal sizes within 10 minutes of meeting the other too!

If after 10 minutes one -- or both -- of the ferrets are still screeching, tail pulling or other seemingly aggressive behavior, end the little get acquainted session for the moment. You may want them to try to get to know each other later in the day or even the following day.

by: Maria

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