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Does a ferret eat large amounts of food?

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No, a ferrets only eats what it needs. Ferrets eat about every 4 hours, as they have a rapid digestive system. They need to have food and water available at all times.

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Do ferrets eat small or large amounts of food?

A ferret eats neither large or small amounts of food, they only eat what they need about every three to four hours. As ferrets can weigh between 1 to 4 lbs, the amount they eat can widely vary.


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Depending on the size of the ferret, the amount eaten at one meal can vary. A ferrets only eats what it needs. Ferrets eat about every 4 hours, as they have a rapid digestive system. They need to have food and water available at all times.


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