Day 1 Owning Ferrets – What You Need & What to Expect (Beginner’s Guide)

So… you’ve decided to get ferrets. Brave. Noble. Slightly unhinged. 🦦 This owning pet ferrets beginner’s guide will walk you through everything you need for Day 1 – from cage setup and ferret-proofing to collection day and what to expect once your chaos noodles arrive home.

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📌 In this video, you’ll learn:
• The essential kit you’ll need before bringing ferrets home
• How to set up a cage and safe play area
• Tips for ferret-proofing your space (and sanity!)
• What to pack on collection day
• What behaviours are totally normal on Day 1
• Bonus enrichment ideas to keep your ferrets happy and safe

00:00 You’ve decided to get ferrets!
00:56 Free Day-1 PDF checklist
01:17 Why 2 ferrets are easier than 1
02:24 What you’ll need – cage setup
03:39 Food & water bowls for ferrets
04:05 Comfort & fun – hammocks & bedding
05:03 Outside enclosures – keep it safe
05:20 Ferret-proofing your home
07:22 Free roam enrichment ideas
08:58 Collection day checklist
09:33 Familiar smells make it easier
10:20 What to expect on Day 1
11:19 How to hold a spicy ferret
12:15 Ferrets = tiny poop factories
12:54 Bonus tip – get a cat tower
13:20 Have fun & join the Floof Crew hub

✨ Part of the FerretTubeTV Beginner’s Guide Series
🧠 Supports curriculum topics in Animal Care & Behaviour
🦦 Great for students, educators, and curious minds of all ages
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