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Ferrets are believed to be domesticated European polecat ferrets and so will be able to live together happily in most cases - however, some ferrets (especially if they are unaltered) do seem to prefer being alone, so it can be assumed that some polecats will be the same and fights might break out, started by either side. They'll be able to mate, too, so be aware of this if you don't want to find your ferrets increasing in numbers rapidly.
Do be aware that, if you have found an orphaned wild polecat or rehabilitated an injured wild one, it may carry diseases which your ferrets will be able to catch.
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What is the ferrets wild cousine?
Black Footed ferrets, weasels, and polecats.
Are ferrets a pest in Europe?
No, European polecats ferrets are not considered pests in Europe
Are Polecats native to Portugal?
No, polecats are not native to Portugal, in fact ferrets are banned as pets in Portugal
Do polecats hibernate?
No, European polecat ferrets do not hibernate
What do polecats do for fun?
Polecats paws look exactly the same as the domestic ferret paws
What genus does the ferret belong to?
Ferrets are members of the Mustela genus. There are 17 species classed as Mustela including weasels, stoats, polecats, mink and ferrets.
What are a group of polecats called?
A group of polecats is commonly referred to as a "business." These small carnivorous mammals belong to the weasel family and are known for their distinctive odor. Polecats are primarily found in Europe and parts of Asia, and they are often mistaken for ferrets.
Why did your ferret bite your rabbit?
Ferrets are predatory carnivores. In the wild, polecats (from which ferrets were domesticated from) would hunt and kill rabbits, and this instinct is not something that can be bred out of the species.
Can otters and ferrets mate and have fertile offspring?
Ferrets have been mated with mink, wild European polecats (ferrets) and ermine, and have been surrogates for black footed ferrets, and are related to otters, but I don't think that mating with an otter would be successful.
What are ferrets cousins?
The following animals are all members of the Mustelidae family and are closely related to each other: Ferrets, Otters, Martens, Badgers, Weasels, Wolverines, Stoats and Polecats
Do ferrets need to live with partners?
I don't believe there's any limit on how many can live together. They question would be how many ferrets can it's owner handle and take care of them properly. Some people are prone to "ferret math" , owning several ferrets
Can ferrets live in a rabbit hutch in the United Kingdom?
Yes but not together!
