What Do Baby Ferrets Drink?

Baby ferrets, or kits, will nurse from their mother for approximately six weeks, but they can be offered small amounts of food soaked until soft with warm water or broth from three weeks old.

What do you feed a baby ferret?

You can feed your baby ferret a combination of fresh meat, goats or low lactose milk and water. You can feed your baby ferret around four times a day using the following plan: Breakfast: Water and fresh meat chucks. Lunch: Fresh meat.

What is a milk substitute for ferrets?

What milk should be used and how is it given? Kitten or puppy milk replacer can be used when kits need hand rearing but, as ferret milk contains more fat and protein than puppy or kitten milk one raw egg yolk can be added to each 250ml of milk to increase the fat content. Ask your veterinary practice for supplies.