Birds and Critters Pet Services • Calgary, Alberta

Certified • Insured • BBB Accredited Since 2017 

⭐ Professional In-Home Ferret Care in Calgary

Ferrets require specialized, attentive care due to their high energy, curious nature, and unique husbandry needs.

At Birds and Critters Pet Services, we provide safe, reliable, and enrichment-focused in-home ferret sitting designed to keep your ferret healthy, entertained, and stress-free while you’re away.

All care is performed in your home in Calgary to maintain your ferret’s routine and comfort.

A ferret sitting on top of a black couch.
Two ferrets are standing in a cage with food.

🐾 What Our Ferret Sitting Includes

Daily Care & Routine

  • Fresh food and water
  • Feeding schedules followed exactly as instructed
  • Raw or kibble diets supported
  • Bowl and feeding area sanitation

Enclosure & Hygiene

  • Litter pan scooping & refreshing
  • Cage spot cleaning
  • Bedding/towel refresh as needed
  • Odor control practices (safe & ferret-friendly)

Playtime & Enrichment

  • Supervised out-of-cage play
  • Safe tunnel and toy exploration
  • Physical and mental stimulation
  • Calm interaction and companionship

Safety During Play

Ferrets are escape artists and require controlled environments.

  • Doors securely closed
  • No access to hazards
  • No access to plants, cords, or small gaps
  • Enrichment without overstimulation🩺

🩺Health & Wellness Monitoring

  • We observe your ferret daily for:
  • Appetite and hydration
  • Energy levels and engagement
  • Normal bathroom habits
  • Lethargy or unusual behaviors
  • Respiratory or GI concerns

Medication Services

  • Oral medication
  • Supplements
  • Supportive care as requested 

🏠 Ideal for:

  • Working families
  • Vacation or travel
  • Ferrets with high enrichment needs
  • Senior ferrets needing calm monitoring
  • Multi-ferret households
  • Special-diet ferrets

🔐 Home & Security Protocols

  • Professional key/code handling
  • In-home care only
  • No shared households
  • No pack-style visits
  • Sanitized tools & hygiene practices

Health & Wellness Monitoring

  • We observe your ferret daily for:
  • Appetite and hydration
  • Energy levels and engagement
  • Normal bathroom habits
  • Lethargy or unusual behaviors
  • Respiratory or GI concerns

📋 Before Booking

Please ensure the following is completed:

  • Pet Information Form (via your Client Login portal)
  • We review your details
  • We arrange your meet & greet

This ensures we fully understand your ferret’s routine, diet, personality, and environment.

📞 Book Your Ferret Sitting in Calgary

  • Start by completing your Pet Information Form through your Client Login section.
  • After review, we will contact you to arrange your meet & greet.

Birds and Critters Pet Services — Calgary

Exotic & Companion Pet Sitting Specialists

Certified • Insured • BBB Accredited

✔ Optional Add-Ons I Can Create:

  • Ferret printable PDF brochure
  • Short ferret care version for social media
  • Ferret “what to prepare before vacation” checklist
  • Ferret FAQ page formatted for GoDaddy
  • Ferret emergency information template for clients