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Ferret

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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Why I should get a ferret

By Caitlyn
Photo by akk_rus

All about ferrets

  • Ferrets have been customized to make perfect pets for 2,500 years
  • Ferrets make very sweet pets
  • They were originally used to hunt rabbits
  • The only wild species is the black footed ferret

Diet

  • Most people feed their ferret kibble
  • It is less expensive and healthier to by meat though.
  • They should drink water NOT milk!
Photo by tomylees

Ferrets have Longer vertebrate than humans

Article on ferrets on the next page

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. They are still used for hunting rabbits in some parts of the world today, but increasingly they are kept simply as pets.

Photo by Pavel P.

How can you say no to that face?

Supplies

  • Nail clippers (clipping their nails is actually easy)
  • Food (raw meat or kibble)
  • Cage
  • Hammock (small ferret hammock)
  • Water bottle/ food bowl

Grooming

  • You need to clip their nails (this is actually easy)
  • Bath them every other month
Photo by akk_rus

Behavior read below⤵️

Ferrets are sweet animals with huge personalities. They love human contact. They also make great home work partners!

So....

What do you say?