Ferret BITING | Top 10 Reasons Your Ferret Bites Hard

Finally, ferret biting EXPLAINED! Why does my ferret bite me so hard? Here's why!

Is your ferret biting? Is your ferret biting and not letting go? Watch this to learn why.

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🎬 SKIP AHEAD
0:00 – Introduction
0:32 – Biting vs Mouthing
1:04 – Ferret Teething
1:49 – Bite Inhibition in Ferrets
2:48 – Not Enough Time Out of Cage
4:47 – Not Handled Enough by Owners
5:28 – Fear of Humans
6:49 – Stressful Home Environment
7:15 – Squeaky Toys
7:39 – Aggression due to Defending Territory
8:50 – Your Ferret is Intact
9:44 – Your Ferret is in Pain
10:21 – Let's Recap!

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[notahacker]

I don’t even have a ferret, but I still watch these videos. 🤦🏻‍♂️ lol

[fsycho]

I have two deaf ferrets, and because they can't hear you scream they never learned bite inhibition. Nothing I did worked on them, but eventually they learned that the only reason they have TO bite me is to get my attention. Other than that, all my ferrets are wonderful to people ^.^

[TextureAnimate]

I just brought my ferret home as a birthday/anniversary gift for my wife and I knew there would be alot of care going into it. Your videos are extremely informative and I can't wait to apply everything when I get home from today moving forward

[nmcduff]

Great video. When my babies used to bite, I had a small 10cc spray bottle filled with cold water. They soon learned that biting leads to a water spray, and the bad behaviour stops. Pick them up and cuddle them every day. They are intelligent animals and respond to treats. I hand feed mine. They take the food but never bite my fingers. Best wishes.

[droc]

Due to some pretty unique circumstances, my mom and I ended up with 5 ferrets our cousins couldn't keep while raising their very young kids (we got the 3 young girls first, the two older boys later). This channel helped a lot with the sudden fur baby adoption. All but one was gentle, our vicious young girl named Lani. Her bite problem was the worst, and for a while I had to keep mom from giving her away. Something about her aggressiveness didn't sit right, and I remembered that my cousins mentioning her possibly being deaf. I noticed she always seemed more hyper than actually aggressive; she is a very loud dooker. It's because of this channel I got the idea she was simply never properly taught not to bite; she couldn't hear whenever she made her playmates squeal from pain or when we tried to use training for a ferret that could hear. Knowing she wasn't really trying to hurt anyone and just wanted to play all the time, the chasing she would do felt less threatening for my brother and everyone else's feet! We had to use a glove for a while, but she got the idea we didn't like her biting because we would only play with a glove. Such a smart little one. For a while she even refused to bite at all, not wanting the hesitant glove treatment, which we wouldn't do again. But now she feels confident enough to nibble and gently mouth at anyone's hands or even toes for attention and is still as hyper as before. Thanks for the help!

[hughgordon]

Thank you, often get "told" ferrets are bitey, try to explain that training helps, but having a goto is really helpful

[wolffeyangelajiplayanimaljam]

i had a ferret for 7 years, i was young when we got him and throughout the years he became less social as we didn't take care of him properly and every time we handled him in his last years, we would bite non stop and would draw blood every time. when we get our new ferrets, i will train them and give them a life that my baby was never able to have

[bibikittycat]

Finally something I can work with my second ferret bites so hard it draws blood. Everyone says it's normal but it hurts so bad I was considering giving up. Thank you!

[pensarenvozalta]

reason 11: They like to bite my toes because well, they are assholes. Just kidding 🤣 I think they usually bite my toes when they want to play with me and are seeking for my attention :)

[kittygamingTherian]

I can’t stop watching your videos because no.1 your videos are amazing no.2 I am getting my first ferret soon!!! I’m so excited

[binki-boo]

I love how much you are stressing a ferret needs the same time a dog does

[Maisyjane.]

I'm glad your "back" because I saw you stop filming for a bit and i missed you but we don't mind mental health breaks :) stay safe xx

[vFxzii]

Im a new ferret owner and these help so much, my ferret tends to lay next to me and watch these videos with me, thanks for helping me alot!

[-chevelle-]

Thank you so much my fur baby
Esme is so playful but bites a bit harder then usual your video helped much it turned out shes also teething!

[Gvbmoriarty]

Brilliant video - as per usual! 💜

When we got our rescue ferret Bert, he was malnourished and mistreated - we had to work really hard to build up his trust. It took a lot of malt paste, salmon oil and patience! He also wasn’t neutered and this not only made him bite hard, but also overproduce sebum. Thankfully our lovely Vet (we’re in the UK!) recommended the Suprelorin/Deslorelin hormone implant and this really helped with his behaviour - he’s so much happier and carefree.

We also had the hormone implant for our female ferret Sunny, as it drastically reduces the risks caused by spaying.

I highly recommend speaking with a small animal vet and even getting a few second opinions to work out what’s best for your little one!

Bert’s turning six this year and he’s grown into such an incredible fuzz ball - they give so much amazing energy back, so make sure you put a lot in for them! 💜

[knosat]

Perseverance is the key! My dad has a very big ferret names Ronny. He's the cuddliest little ferret I've ever seen and he used to constantly bite. just tapping them lightly on the nose is enough to make them realise biting is bad.

[carolinaarizini]

I clicked this video because I love to watch the Modern Ferret!!❤️❤️

[lorid]

This came at such a good time. Our 8 month old baby is still biting really hard at playtime. I love playing with her but sometimes she latches on really hard and I have to distract her with a toy!

[zaaz]

6:27 piled on with ferrets. heaven.

ferrets play with each other a lot rougher, their skin it tougher. the bite inhibition section is really important so that the ferret can understand biting you in play is not the same as biting another ferret. there's so much misunderstanding and so many ferrets wind up in shelters or "released" because the human doesn't (or won't take the time to) understand. I've gotten ferrets from the store (once) and all other times via shelter.. and i've never had a problem that isn't resolved through patience, love, and understanding.
the only "bad" thing about ferrets is that they have such a short life. we get so attached, and they're gone so quickly. breaks my heart every time.

[kieranbell]

More tips that I will use when I get a ferret thank you!