Best Ferret Food for 2022

Available in a very generous 10kg bag, this is by far the most popular ferret food on the market, and with good reason.

It is hypo-allergenic, and there are no nasty additives included which could be harmful. There is also no beef or pork, which are two types of meat that can commonly contain parasites or pathogens which make your ferret ill, so many owners avoid it.

There is 40% turkey meal and 10.8% turkey fat, so it is high in overall meat content, with a few other beneficial bits thrown in too, which is why we think it is the best.

Created to form part of a balanced diet, this food has all the protein, oils, vitamins and minerals. It contains 36% chicken and turkey protein, so it’s easy to digest and linseed and Taurine are included to help keep coats and bodies healthy.

There is no added sugar or any other additives, and every single nugget is the same so it prevents selective feeding. The makeup of the biscuits is also great for teeth, being just hard enough to keep them clean and healthy.

There are vitamins A 15000 IU and D3 1500 IU, and you can buy it in a small 350g bag if you want to try something without spending too much first.

Complete and balanced, and perfect for ferrets over the age of 3 weeks.

It contains 48% chicken, making it one of the highest meat concentrations of dry food on the market. There is added fish oil, to keep their skin and fur healthy. Many users have said that their ferret seems to eat less of this than with other brands, which suggests it is a lot higher in nutritional value and keeps them fuller for longer.

Premium food which is nutritionally formulated, this Alpha blend contains a high proportion of poultry meal and fish meal for a good source of protein.

Some good news for you is that it is virtually odourless, which is brilliant as seeing they have to be fed a pretty meat-heavy raw diet otherwise. They still get all of the necessary vitamins and goodness, and the nuggets are crunchy which is perfect for oral and teeth health.

If you’re feeding a kit, it can handily be moistened with warm water to make it a bit more palatable, however.

Chicken rich and high in meat content, these nuggets are both crunchy to promote good teeth health as well as being a good elongated smooth shape which makes them easy to pick up and eat. This is perfect for any which struggle with non-rounded shapes.

They can be moistened to feed to young ferrets, and it is a good alternative to fresh meat on occasion.

Nuggets are great, as they are all the same, preventing selective feeding which is good news for any owners whose ferrets pick out just what they like.

Everything they need and more is packed into every nugget, with a high meat content and added vitamins which gives them their protein and all the extras. They’re easy to give to your pet as well and aren’t a pain to clean up if some are leftover.

Burgess are pros at making small animal feed, and their rabbit food is definitely the top of our review. No surprises that their ferret food also makes an appearance then!

High-quality ingredients are packed into every nugget which prevents selective feeding and there is added taurine, to keep their coat in great condition and also keep their eyesight healthy. There is also Prebiotic to help stimulate the beneficial gut bacteria, so this could be good food if you have a ferret who doesn’t seem to agree with some other dried brands.

You can even order it on a repeat delivery, so you never run out, which is perfect for anyone who owns multiple ferrets.

Not only does this food contain the essential high meat content, but there is also added Verm-X for intestinal hygiene, Omega 3 for healthy skin and coat, and a prebiotic to aid digestion.

The nuggets are crunchy, to keep their teeth healthy, and you can soften them to feed kits from the age of three weeks for a couple of weeks until they get used to the hard texture.

They should have around 40-60g per day, and it can be given to pregnant or lactating jills.

This food is packed with protein from high levels of chicken with liver, and eggs to provide an energy-rich nutritious diet that ferrets will find palatable and enjoy eating.

Omega 3 and 6 oils are added to ensure a healthy coat and skin, and there are also vitamins included for all-round goodness. This means your pet is getting everything they need in one handy nugget.

A complete feed for all breeds of ferret, this Extra Select is easy to digest and a good shape to eat.

It comes in a very generous 10kg bag and is a great price for how much you get. They’re crunchy biscuits, for teeth health, and contain high-quality chicken and fish protein.

36% protein isn’t the highest available, but it is fine if you will be feeding these biscuits just as an occasional treat alongside raw meat most of the time. But there are good reviews about how much ferrets seem to like it, and there is always an empty bowl.