Ch32 - Ferrets Flashcards
1
Q
How are ferrets usually identified?
A
Ear tag or microchip
2
Q
What is unusual about the way the ferrets wake up?
A
They have difficulty waking up and may take up to 30 seconds to do this
3
Q
What physiological change occurs with ferrets when they sleep?
A
Their body temp drops
4
Q
What seasonal change does an adult ferret undergo?
A
Losing weight in the spring/summer during mating season and gaining weight back in the fall
5
Q
How often do ferrets normally shed their coats?
A
twice a year
6
Q
Where are ferret’s scent glands located?
A
On either side of the anus
7
Q
What is the scientific name of the ferret?
A
Mustela putorious furo
8
Q
How much protein do ferrets require in their diet?
A
More than 35%
9
Q
What is the term for a male ferret?
A
Hob
10
Q
True or false: Female ferrets are induced ovulators?
A
True
11
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