Why aren't ferrets more popular as pets than they are?

The Ferret is actually one of the most popular pets to keep in United States by numbers. Depending on your area and state laws, this could also be impacting their regional popularity. read more

Ferrets also do require a specialized set of criteria to keep as pets, and while their demands are no heavier than a dogs or cats, it does take a strong degree of commitment that may be unfamiliar and therefor potentially discouraging to new owners. read more

We've had many pets through the years but the ferrets are amongst my favourites. It was lovely having them loose in the house, but they did need a lot of attention and training in the early days. Not a good choice if you're at work all day and have to leave them alone. Two ferrets are definitely better than one, as they entertained each other a lot. read more

Owning pets has real health benefits given the joy and affection they bring. Ferrets Are Sociable, Friendly and Affectionate. It if often recommended (though not essential) to have more than one. Having two or more ferrets increases the fun factor for the owner and the ferrets as they will interact and play together, sometimes with wild abandon. read more