Prevue Pet Products Wire Mesh Ferret Wheel 11in Assorted Colors
Sunday, January 1st, 2012Prevue Pet Products Wire Mesh Ferret Wheel 11in Assorted Colors
- Coated Steel Wheel
- Durable and Easy Cleaning
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Marshall Bungee Ferret Toy, Assorted Colors
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011Marshall Bungee Ferret Toy, Assorted Colors
- Attaches easily to most wire cages
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Super Pet Ferret Super Sleeper. Fuzz-E-Floor, Colors Vary
Monday, December 12th, 2011Super Pet Ferret Super Sleeper. Fuzz-E-Floor, Colors Vary
- Includes fleece for added comfort
- Can be placed on floor or hung in home
- For ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, pet rats, and other small animals
- 27-Inch long, 16-1/2-inch wide
- Durable material will withstand multiple washings
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Super Pet Ferret Super Sleeper, Comf-E-Cube, Colors Vary
Monday, July 25th, 2011Super Pet Ferret Super Sleeper, Comf-E-Cube, Colors Vary
- Includes fleece lined floor for added comfort
- Attaches to any wire home
- For ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, pet rats, and other small animals
- 10-Inch long, 10-inch wide, 10-inch high
- Durable material will withstand multiple washings
Folkmanis Ferret Puppet
- Movable mouth, rear end
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Common Ferret Colors and Characteristics
Tuesday, July 12th, 2011So you’re thinking of adding a ferret to your family. With all of the energy and companionship these lively animals have, the road ahead is sure to be filled with love and laughter. While ferret colors vary from one animal to another, there are many characteristics that these animals share.
Adult female ferrets can weigh from 1 to 2 pounds. Males weigh between 3 pounds and 5 pounds as adults. Typically, it is the male ferret that tends to be the cuddler of the family, while the female is a bit more restless and active. Even with her activity level, however, your female ferret will give you loads of loving.
The two basic ferret color you see are sable and albino. A ferret that is albino is white with pink eyes. Ferrets who fall into the sable category have black legs and a black tail. Their underfur will be either white or yellow with longer shinier surface hair of dark brown or black.
Sable ferret color is marked by a mask around the eyes of your ferret. This mask develops when a kit is about 2 weeks old. Until the kit reaches adulthood, it will also feature a vertical band, called its “baby band”, between his eyes.
In addition to having variations in ferret colors, there is also a variation in the length of their coat. The Angora ferret originated in Sweden when a breeder came across a mutation in his ferrets which produced longer hair on the hind quarters and back end of their bodies. The coat of a full angora ferret is a coat 2-4 inches long. There is no undercoat. Angora ferrets also have a telltale fold on their nose and a small tuft of hair located either on the tip or inside their nose. The shape of an angora ferret’s eyes and face is slightly different from that of an American ferret.
While an angora ferret can be oh so cute, this type of ferret is also more energetic.
If you know anything about the energy levels of the American ferret, it might be difficult to imagine a ferret with more energy and curiosity than that. But indeed, the angora brings it all to the table in one sweet little package. It is recommended that if you are to purchase an angora, you have an adult ferret at home to show the newbie the ropes and set an example of behavior. Angora ferrets can be ever the instigator and also be a little nippier than an American ferret.
Ferrets go through a shedding season in the spring and in the fall. During this time of shedding (molting), a colored ferret will experience a change in the color of their coat. Many ferrets turn a very different summer color, only to return to their original color in the fall.
In order to prevent your ferret from ingesting hairballs, it is important to brush him regularly. This can be done with a ferret brush or a cat brush. Because of their wiggly nature, you can expect a bit of wrestling to go on during grooming time. If your ferret just refuses to sit still to let you complete the task, try offering him one of his favorite treats he will hold still for. Brushing your ferret should not be overlooked. Ferrets do not cough up hairballs as cats do, which means they are susceptible to gastrointestinal blockages if they do ingest a hairball.
No matter what color or type of ferret you get, you’re sure to have a fun filled road ahead!
Scott Reinheart is a author and ferret enthusiast. He resides in Centerville, MD. He spends his time teaching others how to raise and properly care for ferrets. For more tips on ferret care visit his site by clicking here.
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