Fun Ferret Facts

Hello Again Everyone!

Here are some Fun Ferret Facts! I hope that you enjoy learning about these funny little fur balls!

~The average lifespan of a ferret is 6-8 years.
~Female ferrets are called "jills", male ferrets are called "hobs", baby ferrets are called "kits" and a group of ferrets is called a "business of ferrets".
~Female ferrets are usually around 13 or 14 inches long and weigh approximately 2lb.
~Male ferrets are usually 15 or 16 inches long and weigh approximately 3lb.
~Male ferrets can reach 4lb. or more if not neutered.
~Ferrets sold in North America are usually spayed or neutered as well as decented before being sold.
~Ferrets generally sleep around 18 hours per day. THey tend to be most active at dawn or dusk, but can adapt the sleeping habits of their owners.
~Ferrets have poor eyesight, but posess a sharp sense of hearing and smell.
~Ferrets are friendly, playful,inquisative and fun to watch.
~Ferrets produce a distincly musky odor, which is generally not considered offensive. This odor is produced by their skin glands and is present even when a ferret has been descented.

If you would like to share your fun ferret facts, click on comments below. We'd love to hear them! Until next time. Your Little Paws Pet Club President, Little