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my 8-9 week old ferret hob (shilo)

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Question
4 DAYS AGO I BOUGHT A FERRET HE IS 8-9 WEEKS OLD AND HE WAS FINE FOR THE FIRST 2 DAYS BUT THE LAST 2 DAYS HE HAS BEEN SWINGING ROUND AS I PICK HIM UP AND BITING ME AND IM BAFFLED ON WHY HE IS LIKE THIS BECAUSE HE IS ALWAYS HANDLED AND PLAYED WITH AND FED 3 TIMES A DAY AND HAS TREATS ACCASTIONALY ALWAYS HAS DRINK AVAILABLE HAS TOYS CAN YOU HELP IM DESPERATE X

Answer
He is probably just getting comfortable in his new home.  Plus, he is very young and is probably teething (just like any young animal).  Be patient and help his learn that biting is not OK.  If you are playing, stop playing.  Check out Ferrets for Dummies (a great book) for all ferret owners.