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Flashcards in Ferret Husbandry Deck (15)
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1
Q

What type of repro cycle do females have?

A

Reflex ovulators

Seasonally monoestrus Feb to Sept

2
Q

What is a typical diet?

A
complete dry ferret diets
occasional prey item or whole raw egg
high fat diet
high animal based proteins
low carbs
3
Q

Dental formula

A

3/3 1/1 3/3 1/2

4
Q

Where is the heart situated?

A

caudal over 6-9th ribs

5
Q

Sexing

A

Male: anogenital distance greater in males, obvious prepuce on ventral abdomen, testes only descend during breeding season

Female: short anogenital distance

6
Q

What are common problems with ferrets

A

Escape

FB ingestion

7
Q

What is the lifespan of a ferret?

A

5-8 yrs

8
Q

Age at weaning

A

8 weeks

9
Q

Gestation period

A

42days

10
Q

Outdoor housing

A

Large outdoor hutch during summer
Exercise area
Avoid direct sun
Can be litter trained

11
Q

How should you house them socially?

A

Single sex pairs
Mixed sex pairs
Harems
Can do well single

12
Q

Indoor housing

A

Secure cage when alone
Bed of straw/hay/newspaper
Clean litter daily
Enrichment

13
Q

What can happen when you neuter ferrets?

A

Adrenal gland disease

Avoid by implanting deslorelin

14
Q

What vaccines should be given?

A

Distemper

15
Q

When are ferrets mature?

A

6-9 mo