types of ferrets as pets
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- Although the European polecat (Mustela putorius) is thought to be its primary ancestor, other species likely contributed to the lineage of the modern pet ferret, including the Steppe polecat (Mustela eversmanii) of Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
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- The domestic ferret should not be confused with the Black-Footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), a close cousin, which is native to North America & currently on the endangered species list. Ferrets are not members of the rodent family, nor are they related to the opossum, raccoon or mongoose.
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Pet Care Information Ferrets make interesting pets, they are very inquisitive and playful and can be trained. Ferrets can be kept as pets where it is impractical to keep other animals such as dogs and cats. Ferrets are a high maintenance pet, so they should only be kept by someone who will be able to devote the time required. They need be be able to run out of their cage and exercise for at least a couple of hours each day.
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- These blend in well with the prairie ecosystem in which they live. (from wikipedia). The ferret's large ears and eyes suggest it has acute hearing and sight, but smell is probably its most important sense for hunting prey underground in the dark. Life expectancy for a black-footed ferret in the wild is probably less than 5 years.   The Black-footed Ferret is an endangered mammal in North America, according to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). They became extirpated in the wild in Canada in 1937, and were classified as endangered in the U.S. in 1967.
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- Kits are adult size by autumn and ready to breed at 10 months of age. Behavior: Black-footed ferrets are territorial and solitary with the exception of breeding season and litter rearing. Male home ranges average 132 acres (53 hectares) and generally overlap female home ranges that average 65 acres (26 hectares).
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Top Ten Reasons Ferrets Make Good Pets Ferret Characteristics. While ferrets are not for everyone, they can make great pets for the right owner. They are affectionate and bond to their owners, quiet for a large part of the day, and there are few pets as playful as ferrets. However, they seem to have garnered a negative image which is largely undeserved.
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- Within the genus Mustela, ferrets belong to the subgenus Putorius, from which there are only three extant species: M. putorius, the European polecat; M. eversmanni, the Siberian, or steppe polecat; and M. nigripes, the black-footed ferret.f the 16 extant species currently classified in the genus Mustela, ten have weasel in their common name. Among those that do not are the stoat or ermine, the two species of mink, and the polecats or ferrets. depends what you mean by weasels--they are in the weasel genus Mustela.
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Ferret The history of the ferret's domestication is uncertain, like that of most other domestic animals, but it is likely that ferrets have been domesticated for at least 2,500 years.ale ferrets are called hobs; female ferrets are jills. A spayed female is a sprite, a neutered male is a gib, and a vasectomised male is known as a hoblet. Ferrets under one year old are known as kits. A group of ferrets is known as a business, or historically as a busyness.
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Here are the main types of ferrets. There are two types of white ferrets. (Also known as the ‘ruby-eyed white’) is one of the most common colours. They are also referred to as albino ferrets. The body is white and their noses and pads on their feet are pink and as the name suggests their eyes are red.
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- Other Parasitic Infections. Cats and dogs, as well as ferrets, rodents, and other animals kept as pets, may be carriers of the intestinal parasites Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia lamblia. Although cases of pet-to-human transmission have been reported, the frequency with which such transmission occurs is unknown.
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- Generic cat foods, sold in grocery and farm supply stores, are NOT good for ferrets. Generic cat foods cost much less than premium foods, but they have some important nutritional deficiencies, and are too low in fat. The ferret has to eat at least twice as much of the cheaper food to get the calories he needs.
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STARTING OUT RIGHT A good diet is the best foundation to any pet’s health care. Ferrets are no exception. As carnivores, ferrets require a high meat protein diet and many veterinarians believe that they benefit from taurine in their diet, just like cats. Therefore a high quality dry ferret or kitten food is an excellent choice.
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- Ferrets go for just $100 to $200 from a breeder, but you can bank on the cuddly critters getting at least one of three common ailments–lymphosarcoma, insulinoma or adrenal disease–each of which can cost at least $1,500 to treat.“They all get one,” says Tibbetts.dopting a dog from an animal shelter can cost as little as $50 in fees, while breeders can charge upward of $600. But consider these other expenses, says Buchwald: food, vet visits, training, medical insurance, grooming sessions, toys, treats and dental cleanings.
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- Fleece beds specially designed for ferrets are a great option as well. Litter box: Ferrets can be litter box trained. Ferrets like to use the bathroom mainly in a corner and on vertical surfaces. Use small cat litter boxes or ferret litter boxes. Pellet or shredded paper based litter is best. Avoid cat litter as it can be an irritant. Toys: Some options include paper bags, PVC piping, ping pong balls, golf balls, small cloth baby toys, and specially designed ferret toys. Never give your Ferret any rubber or latex toys.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Ferrets 10 Fascinating Facts About Ferrets. Though domesticated for millennia, the quirky little ferret has only been popular as a pet for about 30 years. Although they resemble rodents, ferrets are actually members of the carnivorous mustelid family, alongside otters, weasels, minks, badgers, and wolverines.
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Black-footed ferret The black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), also known as the American polecat or prairie dog hunter, is a species of mustelid native to central North America. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN, because of its very small and restricted populations.
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- The domestic ferret is species putorius, the same as the European polecat, and many people consider the domestic ferret to be the sub-species furo which differentiates the domestic ferret from the European polecat.
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What are baby ferrets called? Best Answer: Answer: Kits. Male intact ferrets are called hobs; female intact ferrets are jills. A spayed female is a sprite, and a neutered male is a gib.Ferrets under one year old are known as kits. A group of ferrets is known as a business.y baby ferrets were called: Jack, Buster, Mokey, T.J., Grace, Trinitiy, Dewey (of course), August, Melvin, Rupert and Tweety Bird.
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Black-footed Ferret Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Black-footed ferrets in the wild are susceptible to becoming prey themselves. Common predators of ferrets include coyotes (Canis latrans), badgers (Taxidea taxus) and great-horned owls (Bubo virginianus). Other predators can include bobcats (Lynx rufus) and hawks and eagles.
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Black-Footed Ferret This animal's long slender body, like that of a weasel, enables it to crawl in and out of the holes and dwellings of its primary prey—the prairie dog. Though black-footed ferrets sometimes eat squirrels, mice, and other rodents, prairie dogs are essential to their survival, making up the majority of the ferret diet. These voracious predators hunt them in their own burrows, and take shelter in abandoned prairie dog dwellings.
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Ferret Care Guide To transport your ferret safely, you’ll need a pet carrier with gaps small enough that your pet can’t worm his way through them. A leash and H-harness will also be useful. Heavy ceramic bowls are good dishes for ferrets. Expect the playful little pet to up-end the water bowl, however, so supply a sipper bottle as well.
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- The shelter exists inside my home. I have gravitated to breeding ferrets in a small way and also have gotten into the more exotic colors such as the champagne cinnamon's and the blue-eyed whites. I also have other colors upon availability.
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- 1 Live 6-8 years on average (sometimes up to 11 or 12). 2  Females are called jills, and males are hobs. 3  Baby ferrets are called kits. 4  In North America, spayed females are sometimes called sprites and neutered males called gibs. 5  A group of ferrets is a business of ferrets..
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