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 Ferrets:
General Care
Ferrets:
Training and Behaviour
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The Essential Ferret
Betsy Sikora Siino
John Wiley & Sons; Abridged edition edition (7 May 1999)
ISBN-10: 1582450781
ISBN-13: 978-1582450780
This is a very useful introductory work for people who have just taken on a ferret or two, or who plan on doing so. It is easy to follow, and covers the basics very well. It´s certainly a good starting point, and won´t overwhelm you if you are new to ferrets. You will need to supplement this book with more information, especially on ferret health and training ferrets, if you become a serious ferret keeper.
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Ferreting: An Essential Guide
Simon Whitehead
The Crowood Press Ltd (22 Oct 2008)
ISBN-10: 1847970362
ISBN-13: 978-1847970367
Ferreting is written by a professional ferreter, and is an excellent practical guide for people starting out in ferreting. There is a lot of demand for rabbit control these days, especially from people with allotments who sow and carefully nurture young plants, only to have them chomped by rabbits, so ferreters perform a useful service. You can also eat the rabbits, which are not difficult to skin.
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Ferrets For Dummies [Paperback]
Susan A. Brown DVM (Foreword), Kim Schilling Kim Schilling (Author)
John Wiley & Sons; 2nd Edition edition (9 Oct 2007)
ISBN-10: 0470139439
ISBN-13: 978-0470139431
This is an excellent manual for people who keep ferrets as pets. It is
comprehensive, covering all aspects of ferret care, including breeding,
housing, feeding, and making sure your ferret is not bored. It is geared
to a US audience, so there is not much on ferrets as working animals.
Owners seeking to work their ferrets need information on this elsewhere.
It easy to understand, as are most of the 'dummies' guides, and also has
enough information to interest experienced owners.
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Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents
Elizabeth Hillyer and Katherine Queensbury
WB Saunders
ISBN 0721640230
This is a very useful reference book for anyone who is serious about
caring for small mammals such as chinchillas, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits
and ferrets. It provides guidance in husbandry, and in dealing with health
and behavioural problems. This book would suit animal care students, as
well as serious enthusiasts. It’s expensive, but is a worthwhile
long-term investment because it’s one of the most clearly written
and accessible guides to dealing with small mammal health problems.
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Training your pet ferret: 2nd edition
Gerry Bucsis and Barbara Somerville
Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 April 2010)
ISBN-10: 0764142232
ISBN-13: 978-0764142239
An excellent, short guide to training pet ferrets. This won't give you
enough help if what you want is a working ferret, but it is ideal for
someone who wants a friendly pet which can go for walks on a leash and
play fun games with the owner. It's clearly written, so is suitable for
novices, and there are enough tips to interest experienced owners.
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Ferret Handbook (Barron's Pet Handbooks)
Gerry Buscis, Barbara Somerville
Barron's Educational Series
ISBN: 0764113232
This is perhaps the best introductory guide to keeping ferrets as pets.
It is clearly written and accessible to novices, and has enough detailed
information to interest experienced owners. It's well worth reading before
buying a ferret, or adding a new ferret to a household, because of the
methodical way in which the issues are dealt with. There is also a good
section on health care and ferret ailments, which makes it a useful reference
book. The help with training includes ideas on games to play with ferrets.
Anyone who reads this book is likely to have a more enjoyable relationship
with their ferret.
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Working Ferrets
Jackie Drakeford
Swan Hill
ISBN: 1853108049
This is a guide to ferreting for rabbits which is accessible for pet
owners who want to take up ferreting. There's help with selecting ferrets
and using equipment, with every aspect of ferreting described in a way
that is easy for novice ferret handlers to understand.
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Biology and Diseases of the Ferret
James G. Fox
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins;
ISBN: 0683300342
The revised second edition of James Fox's key text, which is geared to
vets, and is only of interest to ferret owners who have several ferrets,
and are prepared to understand technical language. It gives an up-to-date
account of diagnosing and treating ferret ailments, with detailed information
on anaesthesia protocols and other procedures. It is quite expensive,
but covers an enormous amount of ground, and tells you all you are likely
to need to know about ferret biology and diseases.
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Ferrets
D. Brian Plummer
McCarthy & Bassett
ISBN: 1902481011
Brian Plummer has written an enjoyable guide to caring for and working
with ferrets. he covers a lot of ground, including showing and breeding,
but the book is especially attractive for his anecdotes.of his adventures
with ferrets. A book to keep you enthralled, as well as a useful source
of information.
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The Ferret (An Owner's Guide to a Happy, Healthy Pet)
Mary Shefferman, Eric Shefferman
Hungry Minds Inc
ISBN: 087605498X
This is a clearly written guide to owning ferrets as pets, which is
geared to novices. Gerry Bucsi's 'Ferret Handbook' perhaps offers more
value for money, but the Shefferman guide is clearly written, and covers
the basics that a novice needs to know.
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Ferrets in Your Home
Wendy Winsted
TFH Publications
ISBN: 0866229884
One of the better introductory guides to keeping ferrets as pets. It's
a very readable book, and some sections are particularly helpful, for
example the section on reproduction. There is also advice on choosing
your ferret, what you need to know about ferret temperament and safe handling,
ferret nutrition, housetraining, grooming, health, and breeding.
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See also:
Ferrets:
General Care
Ferrets:
Training and Behaviour
Rabbits
and other Rodents
Books on Dogs: Terriers
Books on Dogs: Hounds
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