...First...before we get to the games....
...Here is a "Haiku" that Sandy's ferret, Sugar, wrote...
...It is my favorite...so far!!!...
Sugar
What am I you ask.
Joy and love wrapped in soft fur.
Thief of hearts, I am.
it is perfect, says it all...in my eyes!!!
kat
...Now...
...Let the games begin!!!...
Games Ferrets Play
By:Sandy Repper...Kathouze@AOL.COM
Let's see, what games do ferrets play with their humans,
or on their humans?
There are so many, but here are a few of my boogers favorites.
First and probably the favorite game is:
| This game is usually played by all ferrets in one form or another. The most skilled players are those that do the Run and Trip. This is where the ferret runs in front of, in between, or under the humans foot, the object being to topple the human, while not getting stepped on. |
Then there is the... |
| This is where the ferret isn't there, and when you take a step...is under the foot, the object being to get your human to do a one legged dance. |
Of course we can't forget the... |
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This is used when the human has their hands full of sight blocking objects,
so they shuffle. The ferrets job is to lay across the humans foot, pretend to be thrown through the air and make the human drop the things in their hands to see if said fert is okay. This is considered successful when the human is conned into giving treats, the amount of success is dependant upon the amount of treats. |
Their second favorite game is ... |
no not cards. |
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52 pick up is played by trying to get your human to pick up 52 items around the
house. Socks, food, litter, assorted shelf items, rice and plants are all fair game. If you can get a soda or other liquid, you get extra points. Pawprints left around the house also earn the ferret extra points. The object of this game is to get your human to say one of the forbidden words. |
The third game mine like to play is... |
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This is played by those talented ferrets that know exactly where your ticklish spots are,
and use them against you. The idea is to catch your human in a compromising position, ie: busy doing something, laying on the floor, digging out a hidey hole, or stepping out of the shower, then the ferret starts licking the aforementioned ticklish places. The object is to make your human squint, squirm and scream. |
Well, these are three of my ferrets favorite games. Believe me they have others,
Watch out, those innocent looking kits are very good at these games.
Sandy ( Watch out guys.) |
Well, it's time for a few more ferret games,
First we have... |
of which there are several variations. |
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On laundry day they like to play buried treasure.
This consists of looking through all the clothes for the ferret.
While doing this, the human must also watch for clothes on the floor
that come alive, and those clothes that are leaving the area. The next Find the Fert game involves the hidey hole disappearance act. This is when the ferret retreats to a hidey hole and the human has to find which one. The ferret garners more points, the more hidey holes the human has to search. The Find the Fert game that is the most fun, for the ferret that is, is the "you'll never find Me" game. This is played by a talented fert that can find a new spot every time in which to sleep, and is usually played when the human is running late and has to leave. |
A favorite game among clean minded ferrets is... |
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This game is played by the ferret choosing the clean up spot of choice and cleaning it off. Usually chosen sites are cupboards, drawers, shelves and the ever popular counter top. The more the ferret gets off before the human arrives... the more the points they get. This game also goes along with 52 pick up. |
All these games have been ferret tested and approved, just ask my boogers.
Love your fuzzies today,
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Sandy ( Hey, who knocked all this off.) Jasmine, the Royal ferret ( Not me. Don't I look innocent?) Taz ( 'Ahem'.....pointing to Sugar) Honey ( Moi?) Sugar ( Okay, I did it. I couldn't help it. They were cluttered and the treats were up there.) |
Stress Reducer-Put a bag on your head.
Well, here we go again.
We'll start with the ever popular...
Mark it 'closed for remodeling'.
**Caution- leave air holes**
Was that a groan?
I have compiled a few more games
that my ferrets like to play (on me).
They are a great help putting this together,
as they show me every day what I should be writing down.
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This game has quite a few editions, usually starting with the climbing the cage practice
sessions. This is called the "let me outta here" manuever. They most likely will progress to climbing up the inside of drawers. This may be combined with Clean the Cupboard, Clean the Drawers, Clean off the Counter and 52 pickup. |
Warning: The more expensive the items, the more tempting they are.
They then will proceed to the more dangerous climbs, |
| This is always accomplished during the making of the bed and combined with the Name that Lump under the sheets game. Once they're good at this anything goes, from climbing shelves to climbing curtains. Yes, ferrets CAN climb. Sir Edmund has nothing on these guys. |
We will move on to those ferrets in the groove, |
| These are the wild weasels that can be seen laying on their backs, all four feet out, looking cool fuzzman. These silly slinkies love to be totally tubular, as in shooting the tube. They also love riding the wild surf towel; swimming, full body or just head games. Watch out for those that hang ten. You may find them hanging out in their cage by all ten claws. These ferrets are just laid back, but do enjoy the wild games. |
This next game is a dangerous one, |
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There is the direct frontal attack, the sneak attack and the popular hit and run. The object of this game is to get the human to be grateful for being saved, and hand out those treats to the big, brave Vacuum killing ferret. Poofing up the fur will help, however poofing the smelly end will not. |
My ferrets work very hard to show me these games,
Kim- Watch it you have FLO operatives living with you and they're planning
something.
Sandy and 4 Game Playin' Fuzzbutts
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Your appliances have better fencing than the state pen.
Most of your conversations begin with -- 'do you know what my ferret did today'.
Your drawers become a ladder to loftier ideals.
Laundry has become a challenge for you, and entertainment for your pet.
Walking in the snow can make you laugh.
Your pet thinks books want to be on the floor.
Your unmentionables are dragged out in front of guests.
All your phones are now cordless.
Your house is full of toys for 'the kids'.
You know what the FLO is.
Your pet belongs to the screen actors guild,
You Might be a Ferret Owner If:
Your toes are covered in tobasco sauce, so they Won't be a snack.
and should get an Oscar for best sleep performance.Home
