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It is believed that the domestication of the ferret, scientifically known as Stimulate Nestorius fur by, was similar to the cat and was also was domesticated by the Egyptians (even before the cats). Formerly, the animal often mistaken for a rodent, was used to hunt small squirrels, and rabbits. Are released in Europe from the Atlantic to the Urals and from Norway to the north to the Mediterranean and Black seas to the south.

It is an excellent company that easily takes the pace and schedule of its owner. While the owner is not home, ferret uses to sleep, but so go get the owner wakes up and is ready to play forever.
Description

It has a thick fur and tough skin. The ferret has a variety of colors and shades, the most common being the following: albino, black, black sable, champagne, chocolate, cinnamon, black-eyed white (not albino), sable, black.
Temperament

Sympathetic and intelligent, the ferrets like to hunt at night and alone. They are energetic, curious, however, are much more sociable than cats, and like to play with their owners. With its aggressive nature and its long, graceful body, are well suited to enter burrows and hunt the animals you have inside. Still used for hunting in some countries, especially in Australia where rabbits are a pest.

Feeding

Look for the special feeding for the species in pet shops estimate. Alternatively, many owners use the same ration of cats. Providence be attempted a diet rich in proteins.

From one to eight months will eat three times a day, from eight months to eat once a day. Their diet consists mainly in dry feed. Until recently they were given in the first stage of life I think kitten because they are high in calcium and nutrients. If we are not able to find a specific feed can feed them puppy dog ​​or cat and twice a week of good quality wet food (canned) dog or cat. They also love that we can supply an egg once a week as a treat, or raw liver, bananas and grapes. Milk is also a good reward for him but we must be vigilant that do not cause diarrhea. Never give the leftovers of our food, sugar, salt or chocolate.