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It is a natural instinct from before ferrets were domesticated they would kill more prey than they could consume and would store the rest for later. The scientific name for ferret "Mustela putorius furo", The "furo" comes from the Latin furonem, which means thief. The name "ferret" is derived from the Latin furittus, meaning "little thief", a likely reference to the common ferret penchant for secreting away small items == == What do ferrets like to steal? Every ferret is different. Some fixate on certain objects to steal. I had one that like to steal tomatoes out the fridge to hide. Some like to steal shiny things - like keys, some like remote controls (i think because of the rubber buttons), some like to steal socks How do you train a ferret to steal? You don't have to; they are built for it. How do you keep your ferret from stealing things? To keep a ferret from stealing, either remove or keep them away from that area, or put the objects out of reach. Ferrets hide things as part of their natural instinct.
What else can I help you with?
Who likes ferrets?
everyone like ferrets
Do ferrets like being in water?
No. Ferrets are exactly like cats. They hate water.
Do ferrets look like rats?
No. Ferrets have a much longer, thinner body than a rat. They also have fur covering their tails whereas a rat does not.
Do ferrets hibranate?
Ferrets do not hibernate, they are domesticated animals, like a cat or dog.
Your ferrets like to swim but they look like they are drowning should you be concerned?
While ferrets can swim, they can get exhausted very quickly.
Are ferrets born in sacs?
NO! ferrets are simply born like us. not like kangaroos or other things they are not born in a pouch.
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.
How do you make duck soup for ferrets?
you add water to it, its pretty wattery, my ferrets dont like it.
What does a ferrets eye look like when its scratched?
Depends on the extent of the scratch, the ferrets eye will be watering and irritated
Are ferrets good pets for asthmatic children?
Ferrets are not good pets for any children. There are no tests for allergic reactions for human from ferrets. Ferrets don't produce dander like cats, which causes allergic reactions in humans.
What makes dogs different from ferrets?
What makes dogs different from ferrets - everything is different between dogs and ferrets. Ferrets are not anything like dogs, there would be too much to list here. You need to read and learn about what a ferret is.
What animals do ferrets get along with?
Ferrets generally get along well with other ferrets and some cats and dogs, but may not always get along with other animals like birds or rodents.
