Are ferrets safe around human babies?
All pets should be supervised around babies and small children, not just ferrets. When grabbed or handled roughly a ferret may protect itself with a nip just like a dog or cat. Ferrets are also attracted to sweet substances like milk. They play rough with one another because their skin is thicker than ours. 1st off, she probably would not have the ferret free roaming the house. They are very good at getting into trouble and will fit in any hole the size of their head. The will chew and eat all kinds of things that will make them very ill. A cage is generally more appropriate place to keep the ferret. They sleep up to 21-23 hours a day, so letting them out for a few hours and them putting them back in the cage is perfect when you can’t supervise. There are also playpens made for small animals that you can use to keep them in the same room as you but out of the cage. Babies require supervision at all times when pets are able to be in contact with them, but that shouldn’t stop you from ha
