Ferret book recommendations?

That's really about the only one out there that's got correct info. There's LOTS of books out there that are written by people that don't have a CLUE about ferrets. AVOID!

If you want some super cute ferret-related books to read, though, check out the Ferret Chronicles books by Richard Bach.

Every time I pick up any book on ferrets I end up shaking my head in disbelief and sometimes even in disgust. I really don't think any one of them has sufficient or fabulous information. I found myself repeatedly hitting my head against a brick wall with them when I was new to ferrenthood, things just didn't add up or I would look for something and it wasn't there, or they would tell you a little bit about something but never really get to the point. Like diets, a lot talk about how diets are controversial but never talk about why, or even equip you with the tools to figure out "why" on your own. Same with illnesses, they talk about what the illness is and in a lot of cases they discuss illness that *can* be treated by surgery like surgery is the *only* way to treat them- even though a majority of the time it isn't. I think they are a waste of money, they are misleading and most of it is written by people who have never even had a ferret of their own.

If you are really looking to learn all you can about ferrets, I recommend you start with articles (online) by Bob Church or DVM Susan Brown.

Also in my research I stumbled upon the Holistic Ferret Forum, the people there are great- they have a lot of experience and they are eager to help others learn about our treasured little darlings. I have found that forum to be invaluable and irreplaceable.