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    By Katie and Alicia

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    Ferrets!
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    Ferret History

     Ferrets were domesticated about


    2,500 years ago. Historically,
    ferrets were used to hunt rabbits
    and rodents. Their lean bodies
    and curious nature make ferrets
    naturals at getting down holes to
    chase rodents and rabbits out of
    burrows.
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    Mating

     Mating in ferrets can be


    vigorous, prolonged and
    noisy, with the male
    grasping the female by
    the scruff of the neck
    and dragging her around
    the cage. Gestation lasts
    40 to 44 days. An
    average of eight kits is
    born, weighing
    approximately 6 to 12g.
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    Wild Ferret Diet

     In the wild, ferrets largely


    consume small mammals
    such as rabbits, mice, rats,
    and other rodents. However,
    they are very opportunistic
    hunters and will also eat
    other species such as fish,
    birds, reptiles, and
    sometimes even insects.
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    House Ferret Diet

     You can feed your ferret cooked or


    raw chicken along with the pellets.
    Chicken baby food is acceptable
    as a supplement to the pellet diet,
    too. Remember that the dry food is
    an important staple, as it helps to
    keep their teeth clean.
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    Lifespan

     Ferret lifespan will depend on a


    number of important factors,
    including genetics, nutrition,
    activity level, and care. The
    average lifespan of pet ferrets
    is 5-7 years. With a proper diet,
    healthy activity levels, and
    routine care, pet ferrets can live
    up to 10 years or more. The
    oldest ferret on record is 14
    years.
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    Ferrets as Pets

     They are lively, curious and


    fun-loving pets, and they’re
    very social. This means that
    they can make great pets, but
    they’re not the easiest to
    handle and can bite hard if
    startled. So they don’t always
    make good pets for children.
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    Ferret Health

     Ferrets have a very weak


    immune system, and can
    catch a cold from their human
    family. A cold that might just
    keep you out of work for a
    couple of days could prove
    fatal to a ferret, so always
    keep away from your ferrets
    when sick. Ferrets have a
    very low tolerance to heat and
    cold.
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    Ferret Hunting

     Ferrets were domesticated


    about 2,500 years ago.
    Historically, ferrets were used
    to hunt rabbits and rodents.
    Their lean bodies and curious
    nature make ferrets naturals
    at getting down holes to
    chase rodents and rabbits out
    of burrows. This is the origin
    of the expression “ferret out.”
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    Ferret Exercise

     Ferrets are energetic, social


    animals that require a great deal
    of play and interaction. At a
    minimum, ferrets need 2 to 4
    hours every day outside their
    cage to remain healthy. Leave
    the door of the cage open so that
    the ferret has access to food,
    water, and the litter box.

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