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armygirl

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Ferrets should be given food free choice. What does this mean and why is it so important to the ferret?

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What are three other species closely related to the ferret?


Mholman93

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Free choice means that food should be available at all times. It is important to the ferret because (a) they have very short digestive tracts and transit time and (b) restricting food could result in hypoglycemia.

Answer to Question 2

The family Mustelidae includes ferrets, skunks, weasels, mink, badgers, and otters. (Any three of these are correct.)


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