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Ferrets are always interested in what humans are doing and will follow you around
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Ferrets commonly get hyper and play, and then fall asleep often in your lap.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes, though they are very much like cats and dogs. Some ferrets are more sociable than others. In general, ferrets love humans. They enjoy playing with them and very much need the social interaction to stay healthy. Ferrets do not bite any more than dogs do when they are young. like teething puppies, some kits (baby ferrets) need to be taught not to nip, but they will rarely chomp down on you or draw blood.
The best way to teach a ferret who's playing with you not to bite is to yelp if he does. The little guy isn't trying to hurt you, he just might not understand that your lack of fur leaves you a little more sensitive to mouthy play.
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∙ 13y agoFerrets (as well as other animals as pets) that have been abused and neglected might become fear biters. They bite out of fear.
Dogs are number one in attacks on humans
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∙ 14y agoFerrets enjoy being played with a lot from it's owner or other ferrets and have lots of toys, and ferret tunnels. They like to eat a lot too.
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∙ 13y agoFerrets like to sleep and hunt
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Are ferrets mad?
No ferrets are not mad, it's humans that are mad
Are ferrets nippy?
Baby ferrets are very nippy because they play with other ferrets by biting and they have not been socialized by humans.
Do Ferret like humans?
Baby ferrets need to be socialized by humans, like any other domestic animal, and in doing so will crave human attention. If ferrets are not socialized, they will fear humans.
Are ferrets chocolate brown in colour?
Yes you can get chocolate brown coloured ferrets, their markings are very similar to that of the polecat.
Are ferrets good pets for asthmatic children?
Ferrets are not good pets for any children. There are no tests for allergic reactions for human from ferrets. Ferrets don't produce dander like cats, which causes allergic reactions in humans.
Do ferrets look like rats?
No. Ferrets have a much longer, thinner body than a rat. They also have fur covering their tails whereas a rat does not.
What birds of prey eat ferrets?
Ferrets are not wild animals so you don't have to worry about that. Ferrets are domesticated animals which means they are not wild and comfortable living with humans
Are ferrets member of the cianine family?
Canine? No, they are mustelids (similar to a skunk)
What are the similarities between what the ferret evolved from and what it looks like now?
Ferrets are believed to be descended from the European Polecat, which you can see at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Polecat. This was due to a process of artificial, rather than natural, selection at the hands of humans, however, who bred ferrets in order to hunt rabbits and so it's not technically evolution. As you'll see from the link, ferrets and polecats are still very similar, though ferrets have a far wider range of colouration.
Do ferrets carry diseases?
No, Ferrets do not carry any diseases, but they are subject to be infected with various illnesses from humans, cats, and dogs.
Are there wild ferrets in Ontario?
In New Zealand there are feral ferrets, but they are hybrids between domestic ferrets and European polecat ferrets. Domestic ferrets have long ago lost all natural instincts and cannot survive on their own in the wild, they totally rely on humans.
Do ferrets have feelings?
Yes. Ferrets can feel angry, sad, lonely and happy just like humans. They make express it very differently to us but they certainly do have a range of feelings.
