You can have as many ferrets as you want as long as you have the room and time to take care of them properly. At least 2 ferrets will keep each other company.
There is only one species of domestic ferrets, they come in different colors and variations
How many hours a day do ferrets sleep?
Ferrets should have access to food at all times. Ferrets can weigh anywhere from one to five pounds, too many variables to say how much 2 ferrets can eat in a day
Meat; cooked beef or chicken are good sources of protein.
Ferrets can be many colors, and brown is one of those colors.
The best brand of food for ferrets is one that meat based because they are carnivores listed as the first three ingredients, that is high in protein (35%) and fat (20%), low in carbohydrates and fiber, without grains like corn. Good choices are EVO for ferrets (or cats) and Wysong Archetypal for ferrets. It's important to read the label of ingredients
most ferrets are sold neutered or spayed in the US, if you have one that isnt, most vets can do it for you
Most ferrets are not given away for free, you either buy one or adopt one paying a fee. Some people advertise ferrets for free once in a while in the classifieds.
Domestic Ferrets have 40 chromosomes
Yes, there are many toys for ferrets available at any pet store, as well as online ferrets stores, like Dr Fosters and SmithA person can buy toys for ferrets from pet supply stores like Petsmart or Petco. One can also purchase them from stores like Ferret-World, Drs. Foster & Smith, and Ferret Universe.
They can get along, but they don't get along as well as two male ferrets. Female ferrets, after they get spayed, are much more territorial than before they get spayed. If you are thinking of getting two ferrets, I suggest getting one male and one female. Of course, you should get them spayed and neutered, first.
Every ferret has a unique personality. Relationships in ferret groups can vary - One might be the alpha ferret and bully the other ferrets. Then you have a ferret that will have a strong bond with one or more cage mates that if they are separated or one dies, the other might go into a depression, quit eating and die. A ferret that is a newcomer to a ferret group might not be welcomed by the other ferrets and gets picked on or bullied. Female ferrets tend to mother other ferrets. Sometimes a ferret that has been raised alone and then introduced to a group, might be frightened around other ferrets or just not like other ferrets.