Ferrets - Year in Review

It's been a busy year for the ferret portion of our little zoo:

Clooney - he had his 5th birthday in February.  Healthy all year with one exception - ear mites.  Actually - he did not test positive for active mites but we opted to treat him anyway.  Clooney has really been thriving this year.  He would hate to admit it but I am convinced that it is because of the babies in the house.  I think the little ones keep him young and engaged and I am quite happy with how he is doing.  As we move towards him being considered an elderly ferret, my wish for 2014 is more of the same, good health, lots of engagement with his humans and siblings and lots of fun and play time.

Madison - she had a big year this year - going from living in a 2 ferret household with no companionship and no ferrets to play with (Clooney was not interested) to having her babies who she adores!  She is really thriving having them around.  She and Violet are BFFs and they love to cuddle and "chat".  She also loves a rough and tumble wrestle with her brothers and she is quick and strong and she takes them by surprise often times.  Maddie turned 2 this year and is quite healthy.  Her only vet related issue was ear mites as well.  I hope she continues to be happy, healthy,engaged and relishing in having lots of ferret companionship in 2014.

Violet - she came to live with us towards the end of March...oh how I love that sweet little face.  Violet has been quite healthy - again she had the ear mite incident but other than that nothing to report.  She has adjusted quite well - loves Miss Madison and is quite close to Theo and Finn.  She gives the bully treatment right back to Clooney but as of late they have been getting along much better.  Violet gets along with Aggie and Ollie - she tries with Phoebe and Zoey but often just gets whapped on the head.  She is much more aloof with the humans than any of the other ferrets.  For 2014 - good health, much fun and playtime and more engagement with her mama.

Finn - he also came to live with us at the end of March - a litter mate of Violet.  Finn is sweet, easy going and loves to be picked up and held.  He is a bit of a fraidy ferret but is quite social - he likes people and critters lots.  Finn is quite close to Theo but also plays with all the other ferrets - even Clooney whether he wants to or not.  Finn loves Oliver and Phoebe and steers clear of Aggie and Zoey.  He also loves the dog. He had quite the flea allergy episode this fall but is doing just great now.  He also had the ear mites...ugh. Otherwise he is also a healthy boy.  My wish for 2014 - continued happiness, playtime and good health - and a bit more confidence so he loses a bit of his fraidy ferret ways.

Last but most definitely not least - my wild child Theo.  He joined the menagerie in August and is something else.  He loves all the ferrets and is quite exuberant in showing it.  He loves all the kitties - even if they don't love him back.  He loves the dog - she is unsure some days but for the most part loves him back.  He loves the humans - we have come a long way in controlling biting and wild behavior - we have a bit more work to do there as well.  He is also quite healthy but might have been the source of ear mites...we will never know for sure - I am just happy they are gone.  My wish for 2014 - continued exuberance -  love his endless energy and curiosity.  I also hope that he quits biting the hubs - he is so good with me yet continues to nibble on Dad.  Good health, lots of play time and never a ferret worry....

2013 was a great ferret year - I so love my little weasels and look forward to documenting their adventures in the coming year.