Angora Ferret
Facts to Know about the Angora Ferret
The angora ferret, with its long hair and energetic personality, is a popular choice when it comes to having a ferret as a pet. Although typically more expensive than most varieties of ferrets, it has a beautiful coat and is inquisitive and energetic.
However, since it does have so much energy, it’s sometimes better to already have an adult ferret around to keep the younger one in line. They tend to have great personalities and are very curious creatures. They are also very intelligent and stubborn, as most ferrets generally are.
The angora ferret originates from Sweden. It’s considered a little stronger than the US ferrets and can also be more energetic, although they are still good to keep as pets. They can weigh anywhere from 3 to 7 pounds and their hair can reach up to 4 inches in length.
There are several other differences between the angora ferret and other ferrets as well. For one thing, some scientists consider them to be sub-species due to the fact that they have been inbred in order to achieve their particular look and characteristics.
You typically cannot breed one angora with another in order to produce an angora ferret. The angora comes from a gene that is passed on down the line so breeding one with another does not always guarantee that you will end up with an angora. Unfortunately, after giving birth the female angora cannot usually feed her young because she doesn’t lactate properly. Therefore, the baby has to be fostered to another female ferret that has just given birth herself. This should be done within an hour of birthing.
There are also some physical differences between angoras and normal ferrets, too. The angora ferrets lack an undercoat so sometimes their tails will appear to be bare, despite the fact that the rest of their body is covered with long hair. Their hair tends to be longer in the wintertime and since they don’t have an undercoat, they don’t shed as much as you might think. In addition, they have a cleft noise that it pointed and turned up. It is also common for them to have nose hairs.
Sometimes, the angoras that you might see for sale aren’t really certifiable angoras. Instead, they could be a cross-breed of ferrets that just have long hair and thus are given the name “angora.” For that reason, it is very important to be particular about whom you purchase your angora from. In addition, some individuals try to breed the ferrets in order to produce angoras in a way that is questionably ethical. It pays to be cautious about who you do business with as far as ferrets are concerned.
Like other ferrets, the angora sleeps a lot and is a lot maintenance pet. Although it needs a couple of hours of exercise every day, this can be accomplished by letting it run around. It can also be litter trained and generally likes the use the bathroom in the same place over and over again.
The angora’s diet should consist of meat and other poultry products because ferrets are carnivores and require a lot of protein. As they get older, however, they do not require as much protein as they did when they were younger. They also need a diet that is low in fat. Dry ferret kibble can be bought which should be packed with the vitamins and minerals that the ferret needs. Raw meat will help them get enough protein, as well as help them keep their teeth healthy which can save on dental bills, too.