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Burgess Excel Ferret Nuggets are made using only the finest ingredients, that deliver both excellent quality and premium taste. Helping to support a healthy diet for ferrets of all ages, our ferret food is designed to help your ferret thrive. High in good quality protein for these obligate carnivores, our ferret food comes packed with beneficial vitamins and nutrients too.

Ferrets need meat in their diet to meet their nutritional needs. It helps to provide the fat and protein content they need to lead a healthy life. As well as meat, our ferret food is also made up of extra ingredients that support your ferrets; immune system, digestive health, and glossy coat – all in one tasty product.

Excel Ferret Nuggets 2kg from £9.49

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Ferrets are very active and energetic animals that need regular exercise and space to play. Their high-energy levels mean that they require a ferret food that’s packed with energy and protein, but is low in fibre.

Ferrets’ short guts mean they have a distinct digestive system and a high metabolic rate. In light of this, they turn food into energy very quickly – as such, they need a diet that’s highly digestible. Burgess ferret food contains the right ingredients in the right balance to support all your ferrets’ needs.

When you order ferret food online from Burgess, you can feel confident that you’re providing a high-quality diet for your small furry friend, Plus, when you spend over £15 you’ll be eligible for free UK delivery.

Burgess Ferret Food – Premium Quality, Premium Taste

At Burgess, our complete ferret food is created with high-quality ingredients to ensure that we deliver on quality and taste. Our in-house vets and nutrition experts work closely with suppliers, including farmers in the UK, to ensure that all the ingredients that go into our ferret nuggets are of the highest quality, and will provide your pets with nutritional goodness. As a result we created a complete ferret food that includes the right amount of protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, according to their age and lifestyle.

If you’re at all unsure about the best way of feeding your animal or have any concerns about specific nutritional requirements at different times of their life, ask your local veterinary practice for advice.

You can also call our expert team on 0800 413 969, who’ll be happy to help. They’re available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can use our online form to get in touch with us.

Why Choose Burgess Ferret Food

At Burgess, we understand the complex nature of ferret dietary requirements, and the effect that a poor diet can have on their health, well-being and welfare. Without the correct levels of protein, fat and all-important vitamins and minerals, ferrets will lack the energy they need to exercise, play and be happy.

With no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, our ferret food contains the following:

Protein – To aid ferret’s high metabolism, as well as their energy levels, muscle mass and immune system.
Prebiotics – To help support healthy digestion.
Taurine – To help to maintain a healthy heart.
Minerals – Including zinc to aid a healthy skin and coat.
Vitamin A – Assists the heart, lungs and kidneys in correct functioning.
Vitamin D3 – Can help to support bone health.
Vitamin E – Can help to maintain healthy skin and eyes and support the body’s natural defences.

We truly care about animal welfare here at Burgess – that’s why we have created dedicated pages relating to ferret feeding habits, behaviour, companionship, housing, and health. We always put pet health and wellbeing at the forefront of our efforts. Our hope is to educate and advise, so that together, we can give your ferrets a very happy life.

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FAQs

What does a good ferret diet look like?

A good diet for ferrets consists of the following:

Ferret nuggets that contain the full range of nutrients that your ferret needs.
Occasional treats, such as a boiled egg or cooked chicken.
Constant access to fresh, clean water. Water bottles with a metal spout are perfect, but ferrets can also drink from bowls. Ensure it’s a heavy bowl which they can’t tip over, as ferrets can be messy with their food and water.

What foods can’t my ferrets eat?

Ferrets have a limited digestive capacity to process fruit and vegetables. Therefore, you shouldn’t feed them any of these foods. Not only do they have a short digestive system that needs the right levels of fibre, but as carnivores, they are unable to convert fibrous plant material to usable food.

Raisins and bananas also have high sugar levels, so are bad for dental health too. As well as fruit and veg, ferrets should also not be fed; lentils, beans, dates, figs, onions, rice, salt, chocolate, or any other junk food.

Ensuring your pets consume safe food is a must, and we can always advise and guide if you are ever unsure about any food type.

Ferret Nuggets

The PDSA suggests you should make feeding time fun by;

Hiding some of their food in tunnels or around their enclosure, so they have to search it out.
Filling a Kong toy with their regular food or with a special treat.

Ferrets are mischievous and playful creatures, so making feeding time fun for them is guaranteed to keep them happy.

We recommend introducing Burgess Ferret Nuggets to your ferret by gradually mixing in the new food with the old over a period of 7-10 days until the new food completely replaces the old diet.

You can also call our expert team on 0800 413 969 who’ll be happy to help. They’re available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, you can use our online form to get in touch.

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