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To maintain a ferrets life it's important to have a quiet and dark sleeping space with without noises or interruptions, they sleep an average of 15 hours (more or less). A good quality ferret food is very important, and not all ferrets foods are that good of quality. Marshall farm ferrets are more prone to illness and disease early in life, thought to be caused by genetics - inbreeding, and early neutering. But with proper care (meaning educate yourself and read everything you can about ferrets) they can live longer (My ferret Abby is a white albino female that weights about 1 lb and she's 9 years old)
From other contributors:
- ferrets in the UK live till they are between 8 and 10 years.
- a ferret aged 5 years would not be considered old in the UK
- Generally, ferrets live for 7-9 years.
- The average lifespan of a ferret is normally 8 to 10 years, although well cared for ferrets have been known to live for up to 12 years, and others die at the age of 4 to 6 for no apparent reason other than old age.
- some ferrets have lived for as long as 15 years it all depends on there health most live till 10 years of age
- They can live anywhere from 5-8 years. All depending on their health and care.
- The average lifespan for a ferret is 6 to 8 years. Although my last ferret lived to be 11 years old. But not without the sad effects of blindness, hair loss and other ailments. Though he did live a happy and playful life to the very end.
- They can live to be 6 to 10 to even 15 years old. That is if they're healthy and cared for very well.
- They live 6 to 10 years. Sometimes, they live even longer.
- Anywhere from 6-10 years can be considered normal. However, some ferrets can live up to 10 years if you take good care of them.
- The oldest lived to be 15 or 16.
- From 6 to 8 years.
- Anywhere from 5 to 13 years, depending on where you got your ferret (pet store or breeder), how the ferret is cared for, and general luck. Feeding a good diet and ensuring they don't ingest objects they shouldn't are essential to the longevity of a pet ferret. Ferrets bought in a pet store, especially in America, are said to have shorter lifespans due to genetic issues. Do not feed a ferret anything but meat-based products, proper vitamins (Ferretone, only in small amounts), and water. They should never, ever have anything with a lot of sugar or dairy. Sugar is linked to pancreatic cancer (insulinoma, an all-too-common killer) and ferrets are lactose intolerant.
What else can I help you with?
Can ferrets get high?
Marijuana can not cause ferrets to go into a coma and die
Are ferrets Hyper?
It depends on how old the ferret is...Young Ferret: Young ferrets are more hyper than older ferrets. Young ferrets sleep a lot, but when let out of the cage, they jump around and like to get into things. Despite being so hyper, ferrets are best trained to stay calm when they're young. Encouraging ferrets to be held at a young age usually makes older ferrets more content with being held.Old Ferret: Older ferrets can still be hyper, but if at taught at a young age, can happily cuddle and even sleep in your arms.
What does a ferret do before they die?
My ferrets died in their sleep.
What causes kiwi to die?
It would be great if they only died of old age. However, some birds are run over by cars. Juvenile kiwi are often killed by stoats, and sometimes by weasels, ferrets, cats and dogs. Adult kiwi are vulnerable to dogs and ferrets only.
Are black footed ferrets born alive or in eggs?
Black footed ferrets become able to reproduce at the age of one year in which from then on they can give life birth.
Where can you buy unneutered ferrets?
In the US, ferrets can be bought from private breeders, however they usually require an agreement or contract that you will neuter your ferret before breeding age. Breeding ferrets is very complex that requires a great deal of knowledge.
Why is a black-footed ferret called a black-footed ferret?
Black footed ferrets are solitary animals and do not convene in groups. But a group of ferrets as in "domestic ferrets" is called a "business"
What age should you neuter your ferret?
Ferrets that are adopted from pet shelters, or bought from pet stores will be neutered. The largest breeder of ferrets in the US - Marshall Farms will have two blue tattoo dots on the ears indicating it has been neutered. Private breeders usually will not sell a ferret without the agreement that you have the ferret neutered. A whole male ferret has a really strong musk odor.
What is a ferrets life cycle?
Ferrets can live from 6-8 years. Although with good care they can live up to 10 years. They do have alot of health problems though, such as cancer and adrenal disease. Most ferrets die from those illnesses.
How much will it cost for a ferret and the stuff to take care of it?
Cost of ferret first year minus veterinarian - $337.00 - $922.00 Age 1-3 minus veterinarian - $247.00 - $419.00 Age 3 - minus veterinarian - $165.00 - $481.00
Do ferrets have to get rabies vaccinations?
Yes, Ferrets need canine distemper shots, only one vaccine is approved for ferrets. Canine distemper is fatal in ferrets (they die a horrible death) and is an airborne disease, being easily transmitted or brought in on your shoes or clothing.
What are ferrets bred with?
Ferrets are only bred with other ferrets
