Ferrets Flashcards
1
Q
What are ferret bites like?
A
Very strong
2
Q
What smells in ferrets?
A
Urine
3
Q
How do they need to live? (Mates)
A
Need pairing/ grouping: v. social
4
Q
What kind of space do they need?
A
Vertical
5
Q
What do they do well?
A
Climb and escape
6
Q
Bottom of cage needs to have…
A
steel with wire mesh (no more than 2.5 squ. cm)
7
Q
What substrate do they need?
A
Wood shavings
Newspapers
Shreaded paper
Hay or straw
8
Q
Nest box…
A
25% of area
Needs lining with towelling or similar
9
Q
Extra that they need…
A
Hard plastic tubing to hide/play
10
Q
Avoid…
A
rubber toys
11
Q
Ideal temp
A
15-21 C
12
Q
Nutrition
A
Carnivores
13
Q
Maximum amount of fibre
A
5%
14
Q
What do they need most of in diet?
A
High protein and high fat
15
Q
Can eat ..
A
commercail ferret food or cat food (if ferret food not found)…dog food not suitable
