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What are ferrets?
Ferrets are small domestic animals related to weasels, skunks and otters. (Other relatives include minks, ermines, stoats, badgers, black-footed ferrets, polecats, and fishers.) They are not rats or rodents; taxonomically they're in between cats and dogs, a little closer to dogs.
Can ferrets eat dog or cat food?
No, ferrets should be fed a specific ferret died. A ferret kibble with 33 to 40 percent protein and 22 to 25 percent fat. The #1 ingredient should be real Chicken, remember ferrets are strict carnivores and can only digest meat product.
Are baby ferrets born with their eyes open?
No young ferrets tend to open their eyes at around 34 days of age.
Can i put 2 female ferrets together?
In my experience you can house 2 females in the same cage but remember ever ferret is different and i have heard plenty of stories and about female ferrets who think they are queen of the cage and wont get along with other female ferrets. Always monitor ferrets closely when introducing new friends. some play fighting is normal but if one is screaming or draws blood its best to keep them separate.
How many baby's (kits) do ferrets have?
A healthy female ferret (jill) can have anywhere from 1 to 15 kits in a litter, it seems the average is around 8 to 10
How long do ferrets live?
Ferrets typically live 7 to 10 years, ferret are vulnerable to a number of illnesses which may shorten the life span.
What do ferrets eat?
Ferrets are strict carnivores. They need a diet high in animal protein, but also high in fat. The best food is specially formulated for ferrets.
How Big do ferrets get?
A healthy female ferret can weigh anywhere from 1 to 4lbs. male ferrets will can weigh 2.5 to almost 6lbs.
How long is the ferret gestation period?
The gestation period of a ferret is 42 to 44 days with the average being 42 days.
What are ferrets scientific name?
The scientific name for ferrets is a somewhat controversial area - Mustela putorius furo is traditionally used, although recent scientific evidence has suggested they should have a name of their own, Mustela furo.
How big does my ferrets cage need to be?
The longer a ferret is going to be inside the cage the bigger it needs to be, likewise the more ferrets you have the bigger it needs to be a multistory cage of about 6-8 cubic feet is preferred and should hold 2 ferrets comfortably its better to buy a bigger cage at the start than to have to buy another cage later.

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