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u/firexcracker · 2 pointsr/ferrets

You should always be worried about ferrets and other animals. Ferrets are troublemakers and instigators, and they will push the other pets' buttons. Even the most well mannered dog will only let themselves be pushed so far. ALL interaction between ferrets and other animals needs to be supervised.
A bedroom is plenty of room for a ferret to be housed in, but it would be great mental stimulation if you could occasionally take them to other rooms of the house and let them romp around for half an hour or so. Outside is great as well.
Bitter apple stuff doesn't deter many ferrets. They only see it as a challenge lol. Getting your cords and stuff off the floor is the most optimal solution. I'm an avid gamer too, I put all of my cords through 3 toilet paper tubes which hang on the wall, just behind my monitor. Keeps them out of sight and off the floor.

Aside from that, as far as advice goes, I have a few points:

My #1 piece of advice is to find a great vet that specializes in ferrets. Call around your local vets and find one that is experienced in dealing with ferrets, get them on your speed dial, and take your first ferret there asap so you can get that line of communication open. While we are always here to help, you absolutely need a vet when you own ferrets.
They are not easy pets to own. You need to be very patient and persistent. Ferret proofing is an ongoing process that will need to happen continually as long as your ferrets live. They are smart and rambunctious and they will constantly be looking for new ways to circumvent your obstacles!
Have a read through our wiki. If ferrets still sound appealing to you after that, pick up a copy of Ferrets for Dummies, this is pretty much the 'ferret bible'.
Do some Googling to find local ferret shelters in your area. Kits are not recommended for first-timers, plus a shelter can also help you find a vet, give you advice on where to buy stuff, it's less expensive to adopt than buy, and lots of them attend/host fun ferret get togethers and parties if you're into that kind of thing. In most scenarios, shelters = good, pet stores = bad.