Personally i would go for an adult as a first ferret, kits are lovely but to a novice could proove a handfull, why not seek out a rescue place in your area & go along & i am sure they will have a ferret that will be just right for you & your needs.
One bit of advice i will give you is if you intend to work the ferret some rescues wont re home to anyone who works, not all rescues , just some
If you put the area your from on this thread i will try & find a rescue in your area,assuming your ok with that route
Hi Ferretlove i am getting 2 kits and im new to fer