EDUCATING HUMANS ON EVERYTHING FERRET AT MARSHALL'S FERRET UNIVERSITY
Educating Humans on Everything Ferret
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A group of ferrets is called a business, males are hobs and females are jills. A baby ferret is called a kit.
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All Marshall Ferrets are neutered and de-scented prior to leaving the colony.
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All Marshall Ferrets are tattooed in the right ear with two blue dots.
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Adult females weigh an average of 1-3 lbs. and can pass from fatigue if she goes into heat without a mate.
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Males weigh 3-5 lbs. and will do a war-like dance before he fights.
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The average life span of a ferret is 5-8 years
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Your ferret was raised on Marshall Premium Ferret Diet at Marshall Farms.
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Ferrets are part of the Mustelidae family, along with badgers, otters, weasels, mink, and wolverines.
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About Your Marshall Ferret
Congratulations on adopting one of the friendliest, most affectionate, curious and entertaining companion animals a human can find. Your new furry friend is special and has special needs. Here’s some quick links to get you started and we encourage you to follow us on social media @MarshallPetFerrets.
New Ferret Shopping List Litter Training Your Ferret
New Ferret Family Handbook Introducing Your Ferret to Other Pets
Register Your Ferret Bonding with Your New Ferret
Naming Your Ferret Grooming Your Ferret
Welcome New Ferret Families
The Marshall Premium Ferret Diet was developed by a respected team of veterinarians, nutritionists and ferret experts. It has a high protein content and ideal balance of essential amino acids, making it the perfect diet for ferrets in all stages of life. Our diet uses fresh chicken and is hand-crafted in small batches using a patented low heat process that retains vital nutrients that other diets don’t.
Click here to learn more about our family of Premium Ferret Diets.
Click here for our Ferret Nutrition Comparison Chart.
Download information about our family of Premium Ferret Diets.
Marshall Premium Ferret Diet
Marshall Ferret guarantees that your ferret is neutered and de-scented and free of congenital defects. Congenital defects are abnormalities that are present at birth and are not considered hereditary. The following are NOT covered by the Marshall Guarantee: colds, influenza, bacterial conditions, viruses, acquired diseases, growths, tumors, cancers or any condition caused by parasites or unknown loss. Before leaving our farm, all Marshall ferrets receive two vaccines for distemper—one at 7 weeks and a second at 9 weeks. We recommend an additional distemper vaccine after 11 weeks of age and a rabies vaccine after 12 weeks of age and then annually. The guarantee is effective for one year from the date of purchase. Your ferret must remain on Marshall Premium Ferret Diet to keep the guarantee valid.
Click here to register your ferret and download its birth certificate.
Marshall Ferret Guarantee & Vaccines
Ferrets are not a rabbit or a hamster. They are not a cat or a dog. They have special needs when it comes to nutrition, gut health, respiratory health and sleep. Below are some references that will helpful in taking care of your ferret. As always, this information is guidance and does not replace the advice of a licensed veterinarian.
What nutrition do ferrets need?
Help with Prolapsed Rectum, Upper Respiratory Infections and ECE (Diarrhea)
Click here to download the ferret symptom chart with help in diagnosing your pet.
Your Ferret's Health
This publication captures the true essence of every aspect of being a ferret family. Heart-warming stories from our ferret community, advice from the experts and cute pictures of ferrets in every issue. Visit the issues here or download them for later. Thank you for loving our ferrets!
Ferret Quarterly Issue #1 - Winter '20
Ferret Quarterly Issue #2 - Spring '20
Ferret Quarterly Issue #3 - Summer '20
Ferret Quarterly Issue #4 - Fall '20
Ferret Quarterly Issue #5 - Winter '21