Ferrets As Pets: the PROS & CONS

So you're thinking of getting a pet ferret? As cute as these playful little creatures are, they are not the easiest pet to take care of, so I've compiled a long list of PROS and CONS of owning ferrets as pets (from my own experience and with the help of my wonderful community). I have 20 of one, and 14 of the other - but which is PROS and which is CONS? You'll have to watch to find out! I hope it helps you make the right choice for you and the ferrets 🥰🐾 * I feel terrible! I forgot to put the credit caption on the bunny rabbit clip I used in 12:29 Ferrets don't mix with small prey animal pets - CON. It was from @opotatomypotato9646 * 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Ferrets are funny - PRO 01:15 Ferrets can be terrifying - CON 01:42 Ferrets can be cuddly - PRO 02:04 Ferrets are escape artists - CON 02:39 Ferrets are very loyal - PRO 03:05 Ferrets can bite hard - CON 04:02 Ferrets can be trained - PRO 04:24 Ferrets can be litter trained - PRO 04:31 Ferrets don't always do as trained - CON 04:48 Ferrets poop a lot - CON 05:16 Ferrets are hard to feed well - CON 05:55 Ferrets are good for allergy sufferers - PRO 06:17 Ferrets require specialist vet care - CON 07:00 Ferrets are prone to some nasty diseases - CON 07:21 Ferrets are very quiet - PRO 07:49 Ferrets can't live alone - CON 08:09 Ferrets sleep all day - PRO 08:26 Ferrets are chaotic when awake - CON 08:45 Ferrets are notorious thieves - CON 09:03 Ferrets keep life interesting - PRO 09:20 Ferrets setup costs are expensive - CON 09:47 Ferrets don't need a lot of space to exercise - PRO 10:06 Ferrets can be harness trained - PRO 10:31 Ferrets are smelly - CON 11:05 Ferrets (non USA) have a stinky spray - 11:28 Ferrets are very intelligent - PRO 11:42 Ferrets are very intelligent - CON 12:05 Ferrets can help with mental health - PRO 12:29 Ferrets don't mix with small prey animal pets - CON 13:00 Ferrets don't mix well with most small children - CON 13:22 Ferrets are very rewarding pets - PRO 13:51 Ferrets aren't always cuddly - CON 14:04 Ferrets have huge personalities - PRO 14:24 Planning a vacation/holiday could be hard - CON 15:16 Ferrets have a short lifespan - CON 16:01 The verdict? 16:31 The surprise final point For stepping up with ideas to add in the community post, thank you to: @davidmckenzie3608 @vger9084 @ninjaperson27 @ginacastillo8060 @3ferrets_in_a_trenchcoat Hi. I'm Kate Russell. I used to report on technology for BBC Click, but now I run a high-tech ferret enclosure for rescue ferrets 🐾🥰 Please subscribe to support this channel and I promise to deliver family friendly ferret fun, into your feed every week! For FERRET CARE tips & ideas, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSrCjppjK_419vNv5BlM1Q32PzzOvJgT Our journey adopting and integrating rescue ferrets watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSrCjppjK_7B209wJo9NCGLX5b0wJCLx Check out our HUGE ferret run: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSrCjppjK_6wwPFr6Gf1lyqqX5ufflKA Watch the viral ‘Plushie Project’ series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSrCjppjK_6Yfo4P4uR2MRLVP35vfsbs Binge our shorts feed: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeSrCjppjK_6jqz1AS9po0xG26-gBPxgy Ferret Products I use/recommend: https://linktr.ee/ferrettubetv (p.s. if you use these affiliate links to purchase anything, I get a tiny commission. All money raised in this way goes directly into helping feed and care for my rescue ferrets. The more people who use these links, the more ferrets we can rescue! Thank you! 🥰) Join the Official Floof Crew to get access to perks, like members only video updates from the ferret enclosure and shout-outs for random members on the channel page and video descriptions. You'll also have a special badge to wear in live chats, which changes the longer you are a member. Plus unique chat and comment emotes. Follow this link to join: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXEVs1ZDZZt1JelFYduc4Vg/join Business inquiries: [email protected] #ferret #ferretsplaying #cuteanimals