Yes ferrets do know their owner and can bond very closely to each other, Please hold and play with your ferret often.
Because they do not know what kind of animal ferrets are.
There are no ferret food competitions. Ferrets are free fed with food from it's owner, so there's no need to compete
A Ferret will form a very strong bond to it's owner, and if separated, some ferrets will become so depressed, will quit eating and die. As far as protecting it's owner like a dog would, I'm not sure.
about 8 or 7 years maybe a little more if your a good owner
They Like to bite!
Ferrets are born altricial, meaning they are not fully developed, their eyes are closed, and rely totally on their mother.
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
Yes, ferrets recognize your by your scent.
Yes, ferrets are an unusual pet, very different from dogs and cats as they require a lot of time and care from their owner. Ferrets have retained a lot of their natural instints which is necessary to learn about to understand their habits.
Judith A. Bell has written: 'The pet ferret owner's manual' -- subject(s): Ferrets as pets
Yes, but check with your city government ordinances on companion animals as ferrets may require a permit to own. Ferrets are illegal in the state of California and Hawaii, and in New York City, NY.
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets