lots of unhealthy treats.... why would you want a fat ferret? they're not as playful and it's bad for the ferret
Ferrets need to get most of their calories from simple carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Ferrets need a high protein (32%-40%), high fat (20%-23%), and low fiber (2% or less) diet. Caloric intake can very depending on the ferret's weight, season, temperatures, and activities.
You scruff a ferret by holding the layer of fat that is around the back of its neck just like you scruff a cat.
If your male ferret has not been altered and is in season, if you would like to breed him, then he would need a Jill ferret.
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No the ferret cage does not need to be off the ground.
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First you need to treat the ferret for fleas, then you wash the bedding.
As long as the ferret ate a little, it will be okay. A ferret fed dog food continually will die. Ferrets need to be fed ferret food only.
It depends on your lifestyle. A baby ferret will need to have lots of human attention to be properly socialized and correct training. An adopted older ferret should already be trained and not as hyper as a baby ferret.
He is a short ferret and he calls himself a hamster also his name is bucky
You can have one ferret but it is recommended that you have at least two. Ferrets are extremely social creatures and need company. Without it they become depressed and may be harder to handle. If you have only one ferret you will need to spend at least 3-4 hours a day playing with the ferret. If you have two ferrets you won't need to spend as long with them as they will play together.
There are several possible causes for a ferret to lose fur. If your ferret is active and appears healthy, it may be normal seasonal changes. Otherwise your ferret need a veterinarian checkup for possible causes from illness