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Title: do ferets smell
Post by: Brandon16166 on February 27, 2008, 05:27:21 PM
everyone told me when I wanted a rat that it would smell really bad but then I got one and she doesnt smell at all. but do ferrets really smell.


Title: Re: do ferets smell
Post by: ShadowDancer60 on February 28, 2008, 02:42:30 PM
Yes, ferrets can be a bit musky, even after being descented. It's part of their natural skin oils. As with any animal, it's something you'd get used to over time. (We has 11)


Title: Re: do ferets smell
Post by: Brandon16166 on February 28, 2008, 05:04:19 PM
is the musky smell bad


Title: Re: do ferets smell
Post by: Marybelle on February 28, 2008, 09:26:07 PM
Some people find it unpleasant, some people find it tolerable, and some love it!  A with any scent, there are a lot of differing reactions. 


Title: Re: do ferets smell
Post by: ShadowDancer60 on March 01, 2008, 03:15:21 PM
Best bet is to make friends with a ferret owner, or go to a rescue... and let your nose decide. (Don't do this at a store, as the weasels there will smell more of the type of bedding/food used. The bedding seems to get a bit noisome after its been used.)


Title: Re: do ferets smell
Post by: Brandon16166 on March 01, 2008, 06:16:29 PM
When ever me and my dad walk into a pet store he always says it says like ferrets and he has to cover his nose and stuff. but I dont think it smells bad. it just smells like a mix of animals.