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Domestic ferrets possible predators would be like hawks, owls, or any larger carnivorous mammals (dogs, coyotes, etc) would hunt them given the opportunity.
Ferrets don't have any natural instincts against predators, because they are so domesticated and rely on humans, they do not know to be scared of other animals.
Black footed ferrets natural enemies includes coyotes, great-horned owls, golden eagles, prairie falcons, badgers, bobcats and foxes.
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∙ 15y agoFerrets are domesticated and are totally dependent on humans for food and survival. However, they have still retained some natural instincts and might prey on small, animals such as rodents (rats, mice), birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits
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∙ 14y agoThe black footed ferret main prey is prairie dogs. The black footed ferret predators are coyotes, great-horned owls, golden eagles, prairie falcons, badgers, bobcats, foxes, rattlesnakes, hawks, and of course man.
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∙ 10y agoBlack-footed ferrets are carnivores (meat-eaters) and their main food source is the prairie dog. Prairie dogs are rodents and live in aggregations called towns or colonies. A prairie dog is as large as or larger than a black-footed ferret. The ferret attacks the prairie dog while it is sleeping below ground at night with quick bite to the neck to suffocate it. Black-footed ferrets have sharp teeth that can easily shear through the prairie dog bones and eats all parts of the prairie dog.
Black footed ferrets also eat small rodents such as mice, eggs and small reptiles.
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∙ 13y agoDomestic ferrets don't have any natural predators since they are domesticated. Predators such as hawks, owls, or larger carnivorous mammals would hunt them given the opportunity.
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∙ 13y agoMost any animals that eat meat
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Why are the ferrets still not eating dry food?
Ferrets, like cats, can be extraordinarily picky eaters and will point blank refuse anything they don't like or are unused to. However, if you can get them to try something new, they'll usually happily eat it from then on. Try mixing some dry food in with whatever you've been feeding them in the past and then gradually increase the ratio of dry food to the old food.
Do Hedgehogs and Ferrets Get Along?
The Ferret will more than likely try to kill and eat the Hedgehog. Ferrets prey on small animals.
Do ferrets eat their babies?
Not likely. Domestic ferrets imprint on their food by the time they are six months old. If they do not recognize an item as food, they generally won't touch it. So unless you regularly feed baby kittens to your ferret, the ferret won't think its food. Ferrets and cats normally get along pretty well.
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Do rhinos eat ferrets?
It might be able to, but is hugely unlikely to try. Rhinos are herbivores, plant eaters, and wouldn't eat a ferret.
Do coyotes eat ferrets?
coyotes are enemies of the ferrets so they might try to kill or eat the ferret Domestic ferrets or Black Footed ferrets, see related questions below
What is the defense of the flying squirrel?
It can fly away from predators, that try to eat it.
What is survival in animals?
They hunt/forage for food and try to escape from predators to survive.
What should you do if your new ferret is not eating anything?
Ferrets imprint on food, meaning whatever they are fed for the first six months, they will only recognize that as food. Feed your ferret the same food it has been eating. Any changes in your ferrets food must be gradual to avoid upset stomach. If it is a baby ferret, try mixing dry food with a little water. Otherwise, if you cannot get your ferret to eat, you need to contact a veterinarian as soon as possible to rule out any illness.
Can a ferret eat lettuce if you run out of ferret food?
No. Ferrets are obligate carnivores meaning that they can only eat meat or meat based foods. Their body is unable to digest fruit, vegetables, dairy or grains and feeding these to the ferret can cause it to become unwell. If you run out of ferret food maybe try giving the ferret some raw meat or an egg.
What do the Asian people do with the food they eat?
they try diffrent food
Why do fawns have white spots?
To better camouflage themselves against predators that may try to hunt them to eat them.
