What are facts about ferret?
Fun Ferret Facts
- Ferrets belong to the weasel family (Mustelidae), which includes polecats, stoats, and ermines.
- Ferrets were domesticated about 2,500 years ago.
- From 1860 to the start of World War II, ferrets were widely used in the American West to protect grain stores from rodents.
What you need to know about a ferret?
A ferret should be let out of their cage for several hours daily, but they need to be closely watched while they’re out. Ferrets are also known for chewing things. They have sharp teeth and do sometimes bite, so they should be kept away from small children. Ferrets can carry rabies and should be vaccinated.
What 2 animals made a ferret?
Experts think they were bred more than 2,500 years ago from either European polecats (Mustela putorius) or steppe polecats (Mustela eversmanii). These polecats should not be confused with skunks, which are sometimes colloquially called polecats. There are no naturally wild domesticated ferrets.
Is a ferret a good pet?
Ferrets make excellent pets for people who have the time for them, and who bond well with animals. Ferrets are naturally quiet, friendly, inquisitive, intelligent, and companionable. At certain points in the day, they are also exceedingly active and capable of getting themselves into trouble unless they are supervised.
How long can ferrets live?
5 – 10 years
Ferret/Lifespan
Do ferret bites hurt?
Many ferret lovers deny that ferrets would hurt you on purpose unless they are frightened, but biting is natural behavior in young ferrets. They have sharp teeth and can hurt you if they bite and hang on, and it is good to know how to deal with this situation without getting severely injured.
How fast can ferrets run?
Although ferrets are quite active in nature and end up finding different ways to enter almost every place, they choose not to run. Of course, they can run very fast. In cases of danger, they might also run around 10 to 15 mph.