Is it good to give ferrets mice once and a while?

Question

I'm not worried about her biting if she tastes blood but is it good to feed feeder mice from pet stores?

Answer 1

http://www.bestfriends.org/theanimals/pdfs/ferrets/ferretdiet.pdf

Answer 2

not a good idea, unless already killed, or the frozen thawed out kind. Its just that Mice can carry worms inside, also if you try a live one they can attack the ferret and deliver some nasty bites. Since they have formulated kibble already for them its not a needed type of treat. Cooked chicken and some other lesser fatty meats can be a good treat. I wouldnt recommend the mice though.
FYI kay Ferrets are carnivores and mice happen to be one of there natural part of there diets, along with birds, fish and other rodents, in the wild that is, domesticated one are on a meat based kibble.

Answer 3

Is this a joke? NO! Ferrets are domestic animals. They eat ferret food! It's not like they're out in the wild fending for themselves. A ferret would be more likely to want to play with the mouse

Answer 4

no, because ferrets are not carnivores, they eat ferret food not feeder mice, the mouse could injure or kill the ferret.

Answer 5

in the wild they will eat mice, but in captivity you can try feeding them mince, try small pieces of silveside, cat or dog biscuits the ones like pal with the little bone shaped biscuits
ferrets are like people they get sick of eating the same thing the commercial food is a good base but you need to add to it.

Answer 6

Umm...no. Please purchase a quality ferret food and stop asking silly questions.