Ferrets
Behavior
playful, curious, exploratory, chewing
Social Structure
Ferrets are highly social animals. Jills, castrated males, young animals before puberty should be socially housed. They should exhibit dominant submissive relationship.
Abnormal Behaviors
Excessive Aggression, Pacing, Circling
Enrichment for Ferrets
Enrichment items that promote chewing, rooting, play and exploratory behaviors such as water pools, paper boxes such as foraging balls edible treats and noise making enrichment work best to exhibit their natural behaviors.
Resources
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