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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
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How can you train you ferrets not to kill your pet cats?
Ferrets do not kill cats, in fact cats are usually scared of ferrets.
What are ferrets habits?
ferrets habitats are usually inside a shelter of someones house ferrets can't survive all alone in the outdoors
Is it true that if ferrets get a taste of blood they will become vicious?
That is a very popular myth but is certainly untrue. As long as proper care is given, no ferret will ever become vicious, though they can nip if untrained. VERY UNTRUE
Do ferrets live in burrows?
ferrets in the wild usually live in burrows made by other animals
Will a domesticated ferret kill a rabbit?
No. Even if the ferret didn't mean to hurt the rabbit it is very likely that it will because ferrets are rough (nip and scratch) when they play. It would not be advised to let the two play with one another
Do ferrets like to burrow?
No, ferrets are burrowing animals, but in the wild European polecat ferrets live in burrows of other animals. Black footed ferrets live in prairie dog burrows.
Does ferret yap?
Ferrets do not yap. Ferrets can squeak, and ferrets can dook. Dooking usually means a happy ferret, squeaking or squealing can mean pain, fear, or all manner of things.
Do ferrets have a predatory stance that they take with animals they don't trust?
Ferrets are usually not afraid of other animals and are easily preyed upon.
When is a ferret awake in Indiana?
Ferrets are usually awake depending on their owners
Will two male ferrets fight?
Unaltered male ferrets that come into season will fight and may seriously injure one another. However altered or neutered males are usually not aggressive and will socialize with other ferrets
Do you have to clean ferrets butt?
Not usually no. After going to the bathroom the ferret scoots its bottom along the ground. This cleans the ferrets bottom whilst also leaving some of the ferrets scent for other ferrets to smell.
Are baby ferrets born with their eyes open?
No, ferrets are not born with their eyes open. Baby ferrets open their eyes when they are about 34 days old.
