Ferret - ferrets (domesticated polecat) -Feretka
(lat. Mustela putorius furo)
Origin ferrets water from demistificiranog European polecat (Mustela putorius). In the United States are in third place in representation pets right after dogs and cats. They fall in domestic and wild animals can not and must not be put into nature because it will not stand alone.Ferrets are beautiful, happy and grateful pets, quasi lot of noise, a tone very quiet, but also a great responsibility. Very agile, skilled and intelligent animals who learn quickly. Their attitude of the owner demands a lot of attention, a lot of love, free time but also money. Are
not recommended as pets for children under 10 years of age, people who
are often not at home and do not have enough free time. With ferret be pursued and hang out, play and have fun. All your attention back to you, and more than twice, and if you have more than one - the joy and the fun never ends.Through her own history were used to hunt rabbits, and in some parts of England, is still bred and trained for this purpose.
FEATURES - ferret and an elongated elastic body covered with soft fur with short legs and very moving. Rep long and covered with fur. The
head is more square and muzzle tupastija so in that differ from Kuna,
the ears are small and soft, canines are strong, sharp, rigid with
strong bite. Smell them is amazing, weak eyesight and hearing.Its length is 30 to 45 cm (tail) which varies depending on sex. Males are usually twice as larger and heavier than females.Most
often appear in two basic colors: sable (variations of brown and black
fur and black eyes) and albino (completely white fur and red eyes). There are still a number of colors including: black sable, champagne, chocolate, cinnamon, dark-eyed white and others.The lifespan of these animals is from 6-10 years. depending on the care they received from their owners. Extremely adhering to the owner.Ferrets sleep 16-20 hours per day, which is their normal life activity. The rest of the time they spend in the game and have fun. They love the game and do something stupid. They are excellent in games of hide and seek, relationships and hiding the various things they receive. From its owners seek inclusion in the game. From the cage they should play every day at liberty, at least 3 hours a day with them spend quality time.
Communicate through sounds and body movements, to determine what is the mood.During sleep ferrets have a relaxed and limp body, have a sound sleep and do not wake up as often dream.These are sensitive and intelligent animals. Skunk comply in a way that one arm caught under the front legs, and the other hand holding the rear legs. Near it should be smooth and without sudden jerks and shouting. When you get accustomed to the owner, I will ask the owner to cuddle. While the ferret in his hands with him should not be playing, he must
learn to be a place for pampering hands and exchange tenderness.Use treats as a reward for good behavior.Ferret should be kept in a cage as much the better. Ideal cage measures are: 60x60x80 cm can be on one or more floors. The ladder should be of wood or plastic. They are not allowed to be all day to be in a cage. At
the door of the cage shall be required to place additional safety locks
or it will ferret very quickly find a way to open the door. The cage should be equipped with feeders, drinkers (and it may for
rodents), WC, lounge chairs and comfortable bed (of cotton fabric), the
ferret likes to twist into it.Ferrets are not rodents and will not gnaw cables ii various wires, but will play with them and try to hide them.Ferrets have a specific smell, sterilizing and neutering is lost the scent. At the time of mating scent is intense. As yet belong to the family of ferrets can sometimes use their anal bags and drop "Smradac". This
will usually make when they're scared, angry, excited or coincidence in
snu.Tvorovi can not be bathed often, only two or three times a year,
frequent washing their skin starts to secrete more fat that affects the
quality of the hair loss and greater stench. When bathing use shampoos designed for them or shampoos for small children. Since they have a body temperature higher than ours, the water in
which they swim should be very hot so it's almost too hot for us.Toenails-claws they should be regularly cut. In
doing so it is important to keep an eye on the vessel in the clutches
of the red and easily visible because the claws are transparent. Undercut claws represent skunk big problem because it will begin to browse and tear, and will attach them to any object. The
ears are sure to be cleaned regularly because of the great
possibilities of accumulation and the creation of nits, once every two
weeks. For this benefit preparations for cleaning the ears of animals.Ferrets shed twice a year, in spring and autumn, and it is then necessary to brush. If kept in the apartment where the heating process of shedding may be delayed so it takes this fact to keep in mind.Ferrets
are intelligent animals and they should be taught to perform emergency
and cats in special containers for the dedicated washroom. It is also used sand for cats. If the container is not used for defecation, the sand is necessary to
put a piece of feces or urine to smell a skunk stated that in the future
there evacuating.Ferrets are crazy about all sorts of toys. Ideal
toys include: paper bags, various boxes, balls of string, ping-pong and
tennis balls, a variety of toys for cats are made of hard plastic,
squeaky toys and the like. Ferrets love the game of hide and seek and teasing, and include owners in their game. Skunk can learn some tricks like to beg, to roll or to come to the call. For this learning takes time and a lot of rewards, but also will bring great pleasure.Skunk can run for a walk outside the space in which resides. It should be mandatory leash designed for ferrets or small kittens. During the walk will walk with the feet of the owner, such as, a dog, but will want to look wherever it can. They love the snow and can be exported to the power play of snow.
NUTRITION - They are carnivores eat them raw or cooked chicken or turkey meat, it depends on the ferret and his eating habits. They can be fed with food intended only to them, they can also provide quality food and small mačiće.Bitno that their food sadržti more fat (min 22%) and protein (min. 34%). The diet should never be used for dog food, sweets, a large amount of fruit and milk ALSO be avoided. Fresh water and food they need to be available 24 hours. As a reward, but also for training using a variety of treats (which are not food and should not be administered in large quantities) are intended them failing You can use treats for cats. Like cats they need to take out the hair and use malt paste.
Any change in their behavior, such as activity, refusal of food or changes on the fur a sign that something is wrong with the health of animals and potrzite veterinara.Što in health can suffer from human flu and colds, do not bear the heat and most often their disease are: distemper (100% mortality) because it mandatory vaccine, intestinal blockage (often eaten or swallowed something), diseases of the adrenal gland (adrenal gland disease) and impaired glucose krvi.Vakcinacija against rabies is required only if you carry it across the border.
If you do not want to deal with breeding ferrets are advised castration of both sexes because of odor and females change in mood. But if you decide to take this step, the female starts to ride the first spring or summer after his birth .just pregnancy lasts 41 to 42 days. Number of pups per litter can range from 2-14. Hatchlings are postpartum fledgling, toothless, blind and deaf and completely dependent on the mother. After 5-6 weeks of starting to eat by herself and it was a period when they should be to start working on getting to know the environment, the human touch and learning using the toilet. With 8 weeks the pups are fully prepared for the separation from the mother, alone eat and drink, and are willing to meet with the new owners.
