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Did the Romans use ferrets?
Yes, the Romans used ferrets for rabbit hunting.
Can ferrets live in a rabbit hutch in the United Kingdom?
Yes but not together!
Do ferrets eat bunnies?
First Answer: Ferrets don't eat rabbits. Most rabbits are too big for them to consume. A different answer: Actually, ferrets and all weasels do attack, kill, and eat rabbits. Their method is to jump on the rabbit's back, where the rabbit can't defend themselves; they grip on to the rabbit's neck with their teeth until the rabbit loses strength and dies. Ferrets also kill and eat baby rabbits. In the home, it's very unlikely that a rabbit-ferret friendship will develop; oddly enough, it's much more likely that a rabbit will get along with a pet cat or dog!
Why did your ferret bite your rabbit?
Ferrets are predatory carnivores. In the wild, polecats (from which ferrets were domesticated from) would hunt and kill rabbits, and this instinct is not something that can be bred out of the species.
Will a domesticated ferret kill a rabbit?
No. Even if the ferret didn't mean to hurt the rabbit it is very likely that it will because ferrets are rough (nip and scratch) when they play. It would not be advised to let the two play with one another
Why do bunnies and ferrets don't get along?
ferrets were originally bred in England to be rodent/rabbit hunters because they are fast. They are also carnivores so naturally, a rabbit is meat. There could be a pair out there who get along, but generally a ferret would smell the scent of rabbit and try to kill it. These are his natural instincts and you can't blame him. Hoped this helped!
What impact do ferrets have on New Zealands flora and fauna?
Ferrets are considered pests in New Zealand, because they were introduced in the wild to control the rabbit population. They predate on native wildlife
Why are baby ferrets called kits?
baby ferrets are called kits because of the simularities to feline kits, but some people call them "pups"
Which area of New Zealand are most affected by ferrets?
Wild Ferrets in New Zealand are found at generally low density in all manner of habitat types. Ferrets are a particular threat in South Canterbury and Otago, where high rabbit populations have resulted in high ferret numbers.
Can ferrets eat rabbit food?
No. Rabits are herbivores meaning they eat only fruit and vegetables. Ferrets are the complete opposite. They are carnivores and should only be fed meat or meat based products. Feeding them foods such as fruit, vegetables, grains or dairy products can cause digestive upsets or in severe cases intestinal blockages which may require surgical treatment.
What do you do if your rabbit has 2 litters of babies?
I personally... start figuring out how I want to cook them.... rabbit stew is yummy.
Can a rabbit and ferret share the same cage?
Yes, but the cage must be large, and it may depend on the age and gender of the ferrets.
