Ferrets are predators in the most literal sense of the word. Do you still have the impression that the ferret is a long rat? The ferrets, hamsters, birds, lizards and other small animals can be perceived by ferrets as food, and they will not fail to take advantage of this "food" for their intended purpose. At home, ferrets do not change their predatory nature, so you will not be able to keep such a pet as a soft funny ottoman.
Ferrets: content, nature, habits
Ferrets attract many with their funny muzzles, funny habits and fun games. Ferrets really highly specialized animals, willingly go to contact with man and other ferrets, adore joint games. Only to bring up from a ferret a kind fluffy kitty, cuddling to strangers, will not work.
First, ferrets are always the first thing to defend their territory and declare their temper (again, as a preventive measure, so that the stranger knows who is the master here). Therefore, guests can first get acquainted with the claws and teeth of the choir.
Secondly, even in games the choir prefers to use the teeth. Not out of harm, not out of the desire to win someone, but simply because ferrets are playing like that. They will run after the owners of the apartment, and bite them at their heels, showing their desire to play. A child or other animal can be bitten, as if inviting to joint fun games. The animal can perceive the gait of the chorus (arched back) as a threat, and even a calm cat or a dog in response can take a fighting position.
Thirdly, ferrets will constantly demand attention. If left to play alone, they can unearth the flower pot, unscrew the contents of the garbage can. They are able to entertain themselves, but the owner is unlikely to like the consequences of such independence.
Care of the ferret
It is because of these characteristics of behavior that the content and care of ferrets involves its own subtleties:
- Circumcision of claws. The claws of the trochee are sharp, they can not only scratch someone, but they themselves often claw claws at the tissue.
- Raising the ban on bites. You can not let the ferret bite. If, of course, he does not defend his territory. When an unfamiliar ferret man climbs into the cage to play, he will defend himself, for it to scold the animal is not worth it. But bites "in the mood" should be stopped.
- Regular games with the pet.
- Daily "paddock" chorus outside the cell. In no event can you keep the ferret in a cage all day. At least a couple of rooms in the apartment should be provided to the beast for free movement. For active and healthy life of ferrets it is simply necessary.
- Cleaning. You need to remove the tray after ferret every day. In addition, often these sympathizers do not have time to reach the tray, and leave "piles" in the most unexpected places in the apartment.
House for a ferret
To arrange a cage for the ferret, you need to think over several zones: completely closed from the sight of visitors (usually a lodge inside the cage), the game zone (for the ferret to be warmed up until the cage is closed and you are not at home), the food zone, the toilet.
A single-storey cage will seem like a ferret to a punishment cell, so it's better to take care that there are two, three or four floors in the house of the choir. Climbing - one of the most favorite activities of this animal, so the high-rise space he will be happy.
In the "chic villa" for horkakoprazdrazumevaetsya hammock, stairs, pipes.
In the house of the ferret it is necessary to lay as many warm soft tissues as possible. Old sweaters, blankets will do. In the cage there must be a drinking bowl.
Ferret: food
The main thing is not to feed the domestic ferret - it's grain. A ferret is not a rat. He needs proteins. But you do not need to feed him with selected pork. First, pork fatty and
If the ferret is fed wrongly, it can get sick. The main symptoms of diseases in ferrets are diarrhea and moulting. It is impossible to treat ferrets independently, but not all veterinarians undertake examinations and treatment for these cute little animals. Therefore, before you buy a ferret, it is worth to find a good veterinarian in advance.