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Ferret Facts - a crash course on ferrets!
If you like this ( ferret facts ) page then you may also like: Here is a page dedicated to fuzzy facts! There are some really interesting things here about our lovable little devils. The more we know the better owners we become! Lifespan Their average lifespan is between 5-9 years however some live for 10 years and longer! Sexual Maturity They grow up quickly! They tend to reach sexual maturity from 4-8 months of age. Female:
The females are smaller than the males and they weigh between 0.75 - 1.5 kg’s (1.5 to 3 pounds). The girls can reach about 45cm in length (18 inches, including tail).
Jills – are intact (non spayed) female ferrets. Sprite (yep, like the drink) – are spayed female ferrets. Male:
The boys can be much bigger than the females weighing in at1.5 - 2.5 kg’s (3 to 5 pounds). The boys can reach 60cm in length (24 inches, tail included).
Hobs – intact male ferrets. Gib – spayed male ferret. Other names Kits – Ferrets under one year of age Business – a group of ferrets
It’s a relatively short gestation at 42 days. Average litter size The average litter size is 8. However, it has been know for litters to range from 1-18. Weaning This occurs from 6-8 weeks. Color at birth All ferrets are white at birth, they start to get their adult color at 3 weeks of age. Sight The babies are born with their eyes closed; they start to open at around 34 days. Hearing Babies are born deaf and just like the sight they start hearing at around 34 days.
Teeth The baby teeth erupt at around 14 days of age. The adult teeth start appearing at around 47 days and are fully erupt (and ready to bite) at 70 days. Body temperature Centigrade: 37.8 – 39.4, Fahrenheit 100-103. Heart Rate (normal) 200-250 beats/min Respiration 33-36 breaths/min
Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia |
