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Ferrets
Ferrets are small mammals related to weasels, badgers and otters. Until recently it was thought that they were also related to skunks.
Ferrets were first tamed many centuries ago, and have been used for hunting small animals and pests. It is thought that they were probably bred from polecats originally.
Ferrets have a long lean body and are active and curious animals. They are particularly useful for hunting rabbits, being able to get down the rabbit holes to chase them. Ferrets are carnivores, and their natural diet is entirely meat. They are popular as pets, and can be fed a dried food product as long as it is meat-based.
More information
Go to http://www.ferretcentral.org/faq/topfew.html to
find answers to questions such as:
What are ferrets?
Do they make good pets?
Are ferrets legal where I live? Do I need a license?
Is a ferret a good pet for a child?
Will my ferret get along with my other pets?
What should I feed my ferret?
Should I give my ferret any supplements?
What vaccinations will my ferret need, and when?
How can I best ferretproof my home? What do I need to worry about?
Do I need a cage? Where can I get one? How should I set it up?
How do I train my pet not to nip?
I'm having problems litter-training. What do I do?
Responsible pet ownership
Ferrets kept as pets depend on their owners for food, protection
and shelter. Before becoming a pet owner think carefully about
all the things you will have to do to care for your pet
responsibly.
Acknowledge this
source in your bibliography like this:
Ferrets
(2002).
[Online], Available: www.kidcyber.com.au
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updated December 2006