FactsMale ferrets are known as the hot plate and the female Jills. Infant ferrets are called kits. Ferrets are descended from the polecat and their closest animal relatives are weasels, skunks, badgers, martens, mink and wolverine. With proper care, ferrets usually for 6 to 12 years to live, although the oldest recorded ferrets died at the age of 13 years.
Ferrets are known to be most active at dusk, which is in the wilderness, their prime hunting time.HealthMainly due to the soft flooring in your home your pet ferret claws not naturally wear down and need to be cut off. Particular to your pet ferret swallowing loose hair, which can then lead to avoid serious health problems, you should be brushed your ferret regularly. In addition, your ferret should be a hairball prevention preparation, given that comes in flavored blends. Your pet ferret ears need some attention, since it is often excessive earwax build up and can be prone to ear mites. The ears can be treated with a cotton swab and approved ear solution from your vet or pet store.
A ferret ear drum is near the surface, and it is important not to push the swab into the ear. Only wipe the outer part of the ear with the swab. A special requirement for jills that is not yet neutered, that when they called in the season in order to be covered with either a male (either sterilized or castrated), or a hormone injection jill jab given. Otherwise suffer a hormone imbalance that makes and causes them to die anemic.
Ferrets are known to be most active at dusk, which is in the wilderness, their prime hunting time.HealthMainly due to the soft flooring in your home your pet ferret claws not naturally wear down and need to be cut off. Particular to your pet ferret swallowing loose hair, which can then lead to avoid serious health problems, you should be brushed your ferret regularly. In addition, your ferret should be a hairball prevention preparation, given that comes in flavored blends. Your pet ferret ears need some attention, since it is often excessive earwax build up and can be prone to ear mites. The ears can be treated with a cotton swab and approved ear solution from your vet or pet store.
A ferret ear drum is near the surface, and it is important not to push the swab into the ear. Only wipe the outer part of the ear with the swab. A special requirement for jills that is not yet neutered, that when they called in the season in order to be covered with either a male (either sterilized or castrated), or a hormone injection jill jab given. Otherwise suffer a hormone imbalance that makes and causes them to die anemic.
FoodNowadays, there are available 'all in one' biscuit ferret food that your pet ferret will meet nutritional needs. In the wild, a ferret diet would have consisted of rabbits and other small animals, and while this is still the best diet is, in practice, it is unlikely that you will be able to create this. A mixed diet is the most likely diet you can provide for your pet ferret.HousingA wire cage made specifically for ferrets or as a large rat cage with a separate sleeping area for ferrets keep in your home. The floor must be covered with a solid surface to hurt your pet ferret to prevent its paws.
Outdoors, a large rabbit hutch should be able to accommodate up to 2 ferrets.PleasuresWhile ferrets are prone to long sleep, when awake they are very active. Ferrets will climb lie around in and out of any attire and you must be careful when handling or contact with clothing or other soft items in your home that it does not rest ferrets! There are many toys that have been designed especially for ferrets, although some of the toys will be suitable for dogs and cats.
