Baby Ferret Introduction ? Some Things You Might Not Know
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Baby Ferret Introduction – Some Things You Might Not Know
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It is undeniable that baby ferrets have become one of the most adorable pets preferred by pet owners. Their playful and cheerful nature has enamored numerous pet owners for many years. However, any ferret owner should also not take for granted the welfare, safety and well-being of his or her new baby ferret. Ferret owners should seriously take responsibility to ensure that their baby ferrets will receive the adequate and appropriate care they deserve.
A Baby ferret, or kit, is usually born with approximately 7 other baby ferrets in the same litter. At birth, baby ferrets are pink-skinned, sightless and hairless and kind of resemble new born mice, if you have seen them. Newly-born ferrets start opening their eyes and using their sense of sight at or around the age of 20 days. Ferret owners must wait for the baby ferret to reach at least 7 weeks old before bringing the pet to a veterinarian for his first vaccination. The new born must be at least 6 weeks old before being weaned but Mother Nature will ultimately have the final say on when this is to occur so you don’t have to worry about this one.
Baby ferrets grow fast especially after the weaning period has expired and he starts to consume food that his adult peers enjoy. In just a few days his skeletal structure starts to develop and grow and it is important for him to get the correct nourishment to encourage strong bone growth. Ferret owners also need to provide the baby ferret with the same kind and amount of nutrients for adult ferrets when they reach 6 weeks old as stated previously. This is a very important part of his growing up.
The major distinguishing characteristic of an ideal diet for a baby ferret is the low requirement on calories. However, a baby ferret’s diet must be rich in protein and fats. A combination of 35% protein and 25% fat is considered as a minimum recommended dietary serving for kits. In choosing a particular brand of ferret food to feed a baby ferret it is advisable to choose brands which can provide this amount of nourishment. Being consistent in the brand of foods to feed a kit will also help avoid digestion irritations and complications. Changes must be done gradually by mixing a small portion of the new food with a regular serving of the old food until the baby ferret gets used to it.
Water is another primary need of the baby ferret. Baby ferrets should have a daily supply of clean and fresh water. It is advisable to place a water bowl near or inside the ferret cage so he has easy access to it at all times. Drinking from water bowls is more convenient to your baby ferret than drinking from water bottles. It is strongly discouraged to use plastic containers because of the natural tendency of baby ferrets to chew.
When I first started to learn about ferrets I wish I would have known some of the things mentioned above as I no doubt would have avoided many unfortunate mistakes. I hope this helps you in your quest to become the best ferret parent you can.
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Jayne McAllen-Smythe loves her furry little creatures and has a passion of sharing her knowledge with others so they too can raise happy, healthy, long-living ferrets. Her special attention to detail and research in her newest product “The Ferret Care Insider Guide” educates new and seasoned ferret owners alike about their adorable, mischievous little polecats.
Ferrets are her passion and her unique writing style unveils her truly remarkable devotion from raising the baby ferret into full blown adulthood. Her ebook stands as a testament to all ferret lovers around the globe.
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Jayne McAllen-Smythe loves her furry little creatures and has a passion of sharing her knowledge with others so they too can raise happy, healthy, long-living ferrets. Her special attention to detail and research in her newest product “The Ferret Care Insider Guide” educates new and seasoned ferret owners alike about their adorable, mischievous little polecats.
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