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Sunday, 24 February 2008 |
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Ferret facts |
Sources:
APPMA’s 2007-2008 National Pet Owners Survey; American Ferret Association
February 24, 2008
Chicago Tribune
•Ferrets, domesticated for more than 2,000 years,
have been used to hunt rabbits, rid ships of vermin and carry guide wires
for cabling through pipes.
•Of the nation's 6 million owners of small animals, 8 percent own ferrets.
•On average, ferret owners annually spend: $79 on non-surgical vet expenses;
$14 on grooming; $105 on supplies, such as litter and sleeping hammocks; $73
on food; and $73 on toys.
•Ferrets are susceptible to intestinal blockages
from ingesting small objects and diseases of the adrenal gland and pancreas,
which are costly to treat.
•The average price of a ferret in 2006 was $88.
•Male ferrets are called hobs, females are jills and babies are kits.
•Hyperactive when awake, ferrets sleep about 18 hours a day.
•Average weight at maturity: 1 pound to 5 pounds
•Typical life span: 6 to 10 years.
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