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Does ferret feces keep rats away?

Updated: 10/3/2023
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I have read that is does and also have read that is doesn't. I haven't had the opportunity to prove either one.

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If the ferret was introduced to rats as a food source then it will probably eat rat. However if the ferret was not given rat to eat as a youngster it probably will not eat rat.

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