From:
"Harold Kraus"
Date: 2003-04-18 18:50:54 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] re: Lifespans
To: <ferrethealth@smartgroups.com>
Message-ID: <BAY3-DAV54t0OUIHNkj00000314@hotmail.com>
Thank you Caity and the non-stop nine.
Author wrote:
>
> I personally know of two ferrets that definitely lived 13+ years. I've
met several 10 and
> 11 year old ferrets. We have two ferts at home that are about eight and a
half year old.
> One is still bouncy, playful, and healthy. The other has some problems,
but none that
> are immediately life threatening.
I had one male ferret, a honey sable, that lived to be 17.5. BUT, that was
contingent on the person's who gave him to me figures. It could vary
downward by about 3 years.
So at least, my ferrets are not the only one's who live a long time. Is it
not possible that, a truly healthy bloodline, and well cared for ferret's
NORMAL lifespan's be between 10 and 15 years of age. And if it is, then why
has the life span of a lot of ferrets, been dropping?
I have not been breeding for longevity, but for, temperament. It seems to
be working. Either that, or they're so nice because of good, loving,
healthful treatment as kits.
Harold Kraus
hferretluv@msn.com & Lady Ferret, Smokey Princess, Cottonball, Lil' Darlin',
Pixie & Dixie We love Ferrets...& Kitty Cats, too..... Our Friends in Fur.