ferrets Flashcards
1
Q
order and family
A
order- carnivora
family- mustelidae
2
Q
sex determination
A
anogenital distance. males larger than females
3
Q
what causes the odor in ferrets
A
the active sebaceous glands
4
Q
GI tract
A
short, half the length of a cats
5
Q
most common color
A
fitch, or sable
6
Q
females are
A
induced ovulators
7
Q
carnivorous or herbivorous?
A
carnivorous
8
Q
deciduous/permanent =
A
deciduous- 30
permanent- 34
diphyodontic
9
Q
terms. adult males/females
A
males- hobs
females- jills
10
Q
terms. spayed females/altered males
A
spay-sprites
altered-gibs
11
Q
terms. juveniles/vasectomized
A
juveniles- kits
vasectomized- hoblets
12
Q
terms. group in the wild
A
business
13
Q
domestic ferret food should be
A
high in protein and fat and low in fiber
14
Q
life span
A
5-8 years
15
Q
temp
A
100-104
