Care of Ferrets

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.

It is doubtful they could bite your finger off but they can certainly give a nasty bite

A ferret would not be able to bite a humans finger off, but they would be able to bite through your finger. They have very sharp teeth and a powerful jaw that can exert a great deal of pressure.

Yes, I believe they might be able to. I read about a ferret whose back was broken by an employee of the pet shop and did not report it. The owner helped with him by taking it to an acupuncturist and reported that it helped

it would be about $5.00 for the leash and harness together and $1.00 for the collar or u can use a cat collar

Its very common for them to get dry skin and become very itchy during winter, mostly because 1. you have your heater on most likely which doesnt moisten the air, and 2. Most winters are very dry which causes them to get dry skin.

A ferret might possibly eat a snake, depending on the size. Or a large snake might perceive a ferret as prey. Other animals that a ferret might perceive as prey and should not be together are birds, snakes, gerbils, hamsters, mice and rats.

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i had a ferret that ate a bird! =) ferrets are cool. yeah they eat snakes

A Jill can have one to fifteen kits in a litter, with the average litter size is 6 to 8 kits

Ferrets get less active, and require more sleep as they get older (very noticable at around 6-7 years of age).

Check if he has a teeth problem (broken teeth, tartar) as dental problems may cause him pain which makes him avoid eating.

Maybe he is bored? make sure he gets lots of time outside of the cage, maybe bring in some new toys/items or let him explore new areas of the house that he has not been in.

Or maybe get a ferret harness and let him explore a little outside.

It could also be any number of diseases, so it's best to take him to a veterinarian that has experience in ferret care.

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Ferrets are know to hide their pain or illness, anytime your ferret exhibit any different behavoirs it's time for a veterinarian checkup

No, a ferret is not a good classroom pet for any grade. It's not the right type of environment for a ferret and would be harmful to their health- they need a dark quiet sleeping place of about 18 hours a day. They need an enormous amount of human interaction. Ferrets stress out very easily.

In the mature female ferret hormonally induced changes leading the the onset of estrus begin when the light/dark signals (there is more day than night) occurring during early springtime are transmitted from the eyes to the hypothalamic area of the brain. The hypothalamus releases a hormone that stimulates the pituitary gland. The pituitary, in turn, secretes two hormones into the bloodstream - follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteininzing hormone (LH). When the first of these hormones, FSH, reaches the ovary, it causes the eggs or ova, which are produced in follicles within the ovaries, to ripen in preparation for release into the uterus. FSH, along with small amount of LH, stimulates the ovaries to produce and release the sex hormone estrogen.

Estrogen brings about the changes in both the internal and external reproductive organs. It promotes enlargement of the uterus and increases the thickness of the mucosal lining. There is considerable proliferation of uterine blood vessels and consequently a marked increase in the blood supply to that areas. In addition, tiny glands that secrete mucus develop.

Externally, estrogen stimulation brings about a swelling of the vulva, which continues until it is about 50 times its unstimulated size.

No, ferrets do not mate for life. In the wild, ferrets are solitary animals that are only together to mate, afterward they go separate ways. The female ferret raise the kits by herself, the male has no role in raising the family.

You could, but they'll need to be kept apart at all times. Large and/or venomous snakes might kill and eat a ferret, whereas smaller snakes are more likely to be killed by the ferret.

A crow could possibly eat a baby ferret

A group of ferrets is called a business or busy-ness. In the Middle Ages the word was spelled "besynes" and the alleged term "fesynes" arose in 1801 through a transcription error in Joseph Strutt's Sports and Pastimes.

about 2 to 3 dollars for a ferret bowl

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care of ferrets

Normally, domestic ferrets are kept inside home as pets in a temperature controlled environment of suggested temperatures from 60 - 70 degrees Fahrenheit. They have poorly developed sweat glands, and could possibly suffer from heatstroke leading to death of any temperatures above 80 - 85 degrees Fahrenheit, taking any humidity into account. Ferrets can be acclimated to withstand temperatures up to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. A ferrets body temperature is about 103 degrees, which is lowered they sleep.

The only reason your white ferret is yellow is because the stink glands have been dirtying your ferret. If they haven't been removed, then it is very common. Your ferret just needs a bath.

While they can live in the same house, it is not recommended to allow unsupervised meetings. Most dogs are bred to kill small animals and instincts can take over without warning at any time.

Panda ferrets have an almost completely white head which includes the neck and throat with mitts on all four feet. The rest of the body is similar to the sable coloring - brown and black fur with light colored guard fur.

No, I had a ferret that lived to age 9 and never had surgery

No, ferrets are not good classroom pets. Ferrets do not like to be restrained, and can be easily injured by young children trying to hold onto them. They sleep about 18 hours a day in a quiet dark space in order to avoid any illness or stress. Ferrets are not rodents and are not caged animals, "you cage them for their protection" They need about 4 hours daily out of the cage to play and explore due to their curious nature and to avoid aggressive or obsessive behavoir in a ferret proofed environment. They can stress easily from improper handling and can suffer from shock due to loud noise. Ferrets can contract human influenza quite easily and any illness without proper veterinarian care, they can die in a matter of a few days. Caring for a ferret properly can be quite expensive. Ferrets crave human interaction, and should not be left alone for long periods of time. Ferrets that are not handled properly or frequently are prone to become "fear biters" and can bite quite hard, which under most state laws for rabies, would probably end up being euthanized, even if they have had vaccinations.

Also, ferrets cannot interact with most other pets, like rodents, rats, mice, Guinea pigs, rabbits, or birds because they are by nature a predatory animal