When bringing in a new ferret, our new one we just got, her name is Jazmine, 3 years old and the previous owner told me that there has been no health concerns. Would it be important to still quarantine her away from Munchkin for two weeks?


I have let them meet each other briefly already but decided to put her in the cage after roaming around for 30 minutes.


If it is better to quarantine, any tips? I live in a one bedroom apt and it is an open concept area but I read quarantining should be at least 2 rooms apart?

I usually quarantine all my new comers in a separate cage, for the following reasons:

1. I usually wait until they have seen a vet, for their vaccines and check for ear mites.

2.  Gives them time to settled into their new home and explorer on their own terms.

3.  Keeping in separate cage, I can monitor them making sure they are eating and pooping.  Not stressing out in a new environment.  this is time I will start introducing my food to the little one.  I like to keep eye on their stool.  If they are stress, this might bring up some  under line health problem.  This is something to watch for.

4.  Gives me time to bond with the little one and make him/her feel comfortable in their new forever home.

5.  Let's not forget potty training.

This works in our household....I hope this helps