Ferrets, I will make you happy, AL seek attention and care.
According to some data, the more domesticated thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt. At first they were used for hunting, but soon after, when people actually realized how lovely and fun these creatures, they began to keep them in their homes as pets. In Croatia are still quite rare, but eg. In the United States, these lovely creatures as pets on the 3rd place in representation. Because they are domesticated and domestic, not wild animals, today's the ferrets can not play in nature because it will not be able to survive alone.
Coverage:
Ferrets are descended from the European polecat domesticiranog, and are assumed to be domesticated 2,500 years ago.
Description ferret:
These lovely creatures are oblong and elastic body covered with soft fur with short legs and very moving. Their ears are small and soft, and the tail long and covered with fur. Its length is 30 to 45 cm (tail) which varies depending on the sex. Their eyesight is poor, often are deaf, but they have an incredible sense of smell. The head is more square and muzzle tupastija so in that differ from HRK. Males are typically twice as large and heavier than females.
These lovely creatures are oblong and elastic body covered with soft fur with short legs and very moving. Their ears are small and soft, and the tail long and covered with fur. Its length is 30 to 45 cm (tail) which varies depending on the sex. Their eyesight is poor, often are deaf, but they have an incredible sense of smell. The head is more square and muzzle tupastija so in that differ from HRK. Males are typically twice as large and heavier than females.
Lifestyle:
Ferrets sleep 16-20 hours per day, which is their normal life activity. The rest of the time they spend in the game and have fun. They love the game and do something stupid. They are excellent in games of hide and seek, relationships and hiding the various things they receive. From its owners seek inclusion in the game.
Although their lives for the most part consists of eating and sleeping, ferrets are animals who love freedom. From the cage they should play every day of freedom and at least 3 hours a day with them spend quality time. They are playful and happy and what is most interesting - these remain his entire life.
Ferrets sleep 16-20 hours per day, which is their normal life activity. The rest of the time they spend in the game and have fun. They love the game and do something stupid. They are excellent in games of hide and seek, relationships and hiding the various things they receive. From its owners seek inclusion in the game.
Although their lives for the most part consists of eating and sleeping, ferrets are animals who love freedom. From the cage they should play every day of freedom and at least 3 hours a day with them spend quality time. They are playful and happy and what is most interesting - these remain his entire life.
They communicate by dropping sounds and movement of your body. Depending on whether you blow, barking, hissing or snickering, it's easy to determine in what is now the mood is. Very interesting is their so-called. "Dance of joy" where the skunk in a rush of pleasure moving backwards, ruffled fur and open mouth at the same time dokajući and leaping. Do not be concerned if a skunk any sound - simply falls into the "silent" types.
During sleep ferrets have a relaxed and limp body. Often it will not wake up while it is touching. They have a sound sleep, and it is not advisable to wake him. According to their behavior during sleep can be concluded that dream. Often "pedaling" legs, emit sounds and screams.
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Lifetime:
The life span of these animals is from 6-10 years depending on the care they received from their owners.
The life span of these animals is from 6-10 years depending on the care they received from their owners.
Accommodation:First
of all, the cage should be quite bulky because these critters love
freedom so that they can run around in the cage when eg. You do not have
enough time for them. They need a cage of minimum dimensions of 80x50x60cm. Be
sure to put locks on all the doors of their cages or at least somehow
consolidate, otherwise you will see your pet as walking around your home
and when you do not really want. Feeders and drinkers should be pin for the cage, otherwise the Tvorić tumble bowl of food and water. Proximity is also an important issue in the life of your pet because there will just spend most of their time. The ferrets love to sleep so really their whole life can be divided into bedtime and playtime. Cot is available in the HOP a retailer or you can make your own from kitchen towels or towels. It is essential that it is made of cotton, not some synthetic materials. Hang it so that it hangs on 4 sides and looks something like the so-called. "Cowboy beds". It needs to be accompanied by 1-2 times a week with very little detergent so as not to induce an allergic reaction to your pet.
How to deal with ferrets:These are sensitive and intelligent animals. They are subject to stress and therefore the Tvorić shall not apply penalties in the form of abuse or neglect.Skunk comply in a way that one arm receives under the front legs, and the other hand holding the rear legs. He should approach slowly and without sudden jerks and shouting. When you get accustomed to the owner, Tvorić I will ask the owner to take him in hand and that is treating him. While Tvorić hands with him should not be encouraged to play the game. He has to learn to be a place for pampering hands and exchange tenderness. If Tvorić fidgeted and wants to be let out of hand, it is not desirable to satisfy his squirming. It should be tightened to accept because otherwise learn how squirming means freedom. And there is an interplay of tenderness end.Ferrets bite and bite her communicate with the owner. During meetings with the owner of the ferret has to learn that the tolerance limit of the owner's skin on his bites. From an early age they should be used to the people.
Food:Ferrets are carnivores and that is why their diet should contain more fat (min 22%) and protein (min. 34%). The lack of quality food intended exclusively for them, ferrets can feed quality and proven food for small kittens. They may feed and raw or cooked chicken or turkey meat but it depends on the ferret and his eating habits.Dog
food (canned or briquetted) is not suitable for feeding ferrets because
it does not contain enough fat or protein or indispensable taurine and
therefore it is not fed to ferrets. Fresh water and food they need to be available 24 hours.
No way they should not be given sweets, excessive amounts of fruits and the like since they are susceptible to morbidity of diabetes of which die. Most Tvorić not tolerate milk, and that usually cause them digestive disorders (diarrhea) and must be avoided.
No way they should not be given sweets, excessive amounts of fruits and the like since they are susceptible to morbidity of diabetes of which die. Most Tvorić not tolerate milk, and that usually cause them digestive disorders (diarrhea) and must be avoided.
As a reward, but also for training, used a variety of treats in the form of briketića or cookies. If you can not get those intended for Tvorić, will serve certain treats intended for cats. Desserts are not food and should not be administered in large quantities and too often. As regulation ejection hair from the body using the malt paste for Tvorić or cat. It can be given daily at the prescribed amount, which may serve as a treat or reward. In other supplements include various tonics (SAFT with lecithin, ferreton, ferretvit, Vita salt, etc.) that help Tvorić in his health supplementing his diet.
Propagation:
The females are starting to make the first spring or summer after his birth. On her sexual maturity affects the length of day and sunlight. The female will accept the male only when ready to mate. If there is a successful fertilizing, the female will soon go out of phase and having them continue their normal life. It should be noted that when there is a great Tvorić was concern of a false pregnancy that manifests as a right, just as there is no litter, and this situation in Tvorić can cause stress and even lead to death. I pregnancy lasts 41 to 42 days.
The females are starting to make the first spring or summer after his birth. On her sexual maturity affects the length of day and sunlight. The female will accept the male only when ready to mate. If there is a successful fertilizing, the female will soon go out of phase and having them continue their normal life. It should be noted that when there is a great Tvorić was concern of a false pregnancy that manifests as a right, just as there is no litter, and this situation in Tvorić can cause stress and even lead to death. I pregnancy lasts 41 to 42 days.
Interesting facts about ferrets:
• Ferrets are playful animals who love company.
• Crazy for all kinds of toys.
• Ferrets sleep 16-20 hours per day, which is their normal life activity.
• Ferrets are playful animals who love company.
• Crazy for all kinds of toys.
• Ferrets sleep 16-20 hours per day, which is their normal life activity.
