Why do Ferrets need Rescuing?

Part 1

There are several reasons, which when added together, can create a headache for the Rescues.

Girl Ferrets (Jills), un-like most other animals, must mate, when they come into season. If they do not, they will most likely get an infection, that will ultimately kill them.

Ferrets tend to have fairly large litters of Kits, often around 10, sometimes more. Not only that, but they can have two litters a year

Because of the above, some un-thinking owners will give the kits to anyone who will take them, just to get rid of them.

When Ferrets are born, and old enough to be re-homed, like most baby animals, the Ferret Kits are Cute, Small and Fluffy. This attracts lots of people, who really do not know anything about them, to get them as pets, especially as they are often “free”.

When a new owner gets a Ferret Kit, they do not realise that, just like a puppy, they have very sharp teeth, and like to test them on everything. They take about 6 months to grow out of this. Unfortunately, at about 6 months, they become adults, and start to get the “powerful” scent, often associated with Ferrets.