8 Things to consider before getting a ferret This list is not inclusive, there are several things that I didn’t include due to space and time. I highly recommend looking into their care before bringing them home, you definitely won’t be sorry you did! 1. Time out of the cage: ferrets are not meant to be in the cage 24 hours a day. It’s recommended they be taken out at least 4 to 6 hours a day. 2. Vet care cost: ferrets are considered an exotic pet and most regular vets won’t see them, and, exoti