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Domestic Ferrets

Domestic Ferrets. “One of the country’s fastest growing pet population.” By Emily Smith. Ferrets- Domesticated for Thousands of Years. Worked during the middle ages ferreting rabbits for hunters. Brought to the U.S. to hunt mice. First domesticated by the Egyptians. Ferret Fun.

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Domestic Ferrets

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  1. Domestic Ferrets “One of the country’s fastest growing pet population.” By Emily Smith

  2. Ferrets- Domesticated for Thousands of Years • Worked during the middle ages ferreting rabbits for hunters. • Brought to the U.S. to hunt mice. • First domesticated by the Egyptians.

  3. Ferret Fun • Ferrets love to play in: • PVC pipe • Dryer pipe • Empty boxes • Old jeans • Boxes of toys • Inside a person’s coat with them • Inside a person’s pants leg

  4. When Ferrets Play Together • They war dance • They chase each other

  5. Wild ferrets are carnivores Wild ferrets hunt rabbits, mice, insects, and rats Domestic ferrets also hunt. They hunt insects. Wild and domestic hunters

  6. Ferret Fairytales • Some common misconceptions • They attack and kill large animals • They are mean and vicious • They are bad around children

  7. Ferrets are fun The End

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