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Scruffing a ferret is sometimes required to handle a ferret who is sick, injured, trying to escape or refusing to take a medication or have a wound looked at. It is the same concept used by moms to carry their young. You hold the ferret by the scruff of the neck, which is the loose skin on the back of the neck. It doesn't hurt but doesn't allow the ferret to escape either. The mother ferret scruffs her babies to discipline them and she also carries them by the scruff, like cat's do.
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How do you punish a ferret when they are bad?
Scruffing used in training, is a way in which you can show your ferret that you are the alpha ferret. For example, when your ferret bites you, you can scruff him, and say "no" loudly and firmly to show him that his behavior is not acceptable. You can also turn him onto his back while scruffing him, which is something that his mother or other ferrets would do. You should never smack them on the nose. you should never smack any animal on the nose. as long as you make a intimidating/confident voice, you simply say no! As long as you repeat this process, they will learn by the tone of your voice that NO means quit. They can learn this command as well as any other. you just have to be persistant and they will learn not to disobey. As long as you have dominance over your ferrets!
What does Scruffing mean?
Picking up a cat by the loose skin at the back of the neck is scruffing
How do you train a 9 week old ferret that started biting your toes fingers etc not to bite?
A young ferret needs to be properly socialized and requires quite a bit of human interaction and playtime. Baby ferrets play together by biting each other. Is your ferret wanting more attention or just wanting to play with you. You teach a young ferret not to bite by scruffing, which is the way the mother ferret scolds her babies. When your ferret nips or bites, scruff him/her (gently grab the skin on the back of the neck with your thumb and forefinger (or index finger) and lift up a little and your ferret should relax, while saving "No" in an authorative voice. Never hit or flick your ferrets nose, as they don't understand that action.
Will your ferret die if you hold it too much?
No - it'll just become friendlier. Regular handling is good because that's how the ferret learns that humans are not to be feared/bitten.Most ferrets don't like to be restrained and will struggle to be let down (or even bite). If your ferret struggles to be let down or resist being held, try scruffing while holding until they calm down. It's important to socialize ferrets at a young age by frequent human interaction. Plan on investing a lot of time with your ferret, don't just leave them in a cage.
Do ferrets usually nip?
All baby ferrets nip (like all animal when teething), especially when playing with other ferrets. As they can tend to nip humans as well and have very sharp teeth, it's important to socialize by teaching them not too. When a ferrets nip you, scruff him, tell him "no' in an exaggerated voice and hold for a minute. Scruffing is how the mom ferret disciplines her babies. Never hit or flick your ferret's nose
What is a ferret kit?
A Ferret kit is a baby Ferret.
What is the proper way to hold a ferret?
there is not really a proper way to hold a hamster, if you feel comfortable and your hamster looks fine than that is brilliant! if you don't know how to hold a hamster than a easy way is to gently scoop it up so the hamster is on your hand. Make sure your hands are flat so just in case the hamster does try to bite they don't really have much to nibble on! Now just keep putting one hand in front of the other and edge your hamster to move onto them. They should eventually start walking when you move your hands. you can then just keep them in you hand. But if you are too scared to do that you can get a toilet roll and put it into the hamsters cage, they sooner or later will go into the tube. Then when they are in pick it up and put the tube on the end of your hand so they can climb on.
Will eating ants hurt ferret?
No. They will not harm your ferret unless your ferret eats them.
Is Monique a ferret?
Monique is a ferret
What is the young of a ferret?
A young ferret or baby ferret is known as a kit.
Can a girl ferret have babies without a boy ferret?
No. The sperm from the male ferret is required to fertilise the egg / eggs of the female ferret
Does a ferret like to smoke?
A ferret does not smoke
