Ferrets are social animals and do quite well in the company of other ferrets, however there is an order to it. Most groups of ferrets will take some time to accept new ferrets. Introducing more ferrets is usually easiest when the ferrets are younger and there aren’t very many of them yet.
However as ferrets age it can become harder for new ferrets to be accepted and some tussling can happen. This is fine and necessary! Ferrets will bicker and play extra rough with new members, there will sometimes be crying and squealing and despite how scary the interaction may sound, it’s best not intervene unless blood is drawn. If it comes to that it is often best to separate the ferrets for a while and then see how they do later. |
As for animals, ferrets are both a small animal and a predator. They can easily be hurt by dogs and even cats and can quickly kill or hurt rodents, lizards, and even fish. If your ferret shares a space with any other animal it’s often best to keep a close eye on all their interactions, no matter how friendly. Dogs can forget their size or get irate after a nip too hard in the wrong spot, the latter going for cats as well. Even covered and locked cages and tanks are not a safeguard so it’s often best to make sure your ferret has zero access at all to any smaller pet’s area. |