What sounds does a ferret make and why
The ferret is a very interesting and funny animal that people have recently often taken as a pet. He can be called outgoing, as he loves to talk. The main thing is to understand what certain ferret sounds mean. Ferrets tend to be active by nature, but if they adapt to the home, the owner is perceived as part of the pack. If a person wants to know better what a pet feels, he needs to carefully study the description of the most common sounds that this small animal pronounces.
What sounds does a ferret make
Newly born mammals make the simplest sounds, they are called "baby". The first sounds of the ferret must be listened to: this way the owner will sooner learn to understand his pet.
The sounds ferrets make is also influenced by the age, time of day, and character of the animal.
The pet is more active at night, during the day it sleeps. The animal can sleep 15-20 hours per day, so many owners do not even hear how their pet is talking, and the presence of their own language in the animals is very surprising to them.
The main types of sounds
Among all the sounds that these animals produce, it should be highlighted:
- beeping;
- scream;
- hiss;
- cackle.
If the sounds emitted by ferrets resemble a squeak, this indicates that the animal is defending itself. Most often, a person hears a squeak during sleep, when a pet sees a dream in which it fights or runs away from a predator. If he dreams of a chase or a run, at this moment he will not only make a sound, but in addition twitch his tail or limbs.
If he begins to squeak while being picked up, you need to seek help from a specialist, because such sounds are emitted by ferrets when something is wrong with their health, that is, there is a certain discomfort. During the examination, the doctor will visually examine the animal and, if necessary, take tests. In order to prevent such situations, it is necessary to undergo an examination every 6 months, even if the animal is feeling well.
Ferret cry
What sounds does a ferret make if its tail is inadvertently pinched by the door? It's okay for him to start screaming. In these animals, like in humans, screaming is a defensive reaction, and if the pet feels any discomfort or is dissatisfied with something, he starts screaming with all his might. With a shout, he hopes to reach the owner and ask: why don't you notice me? Experts have proven that ferrets make such sounds when they have a sharp change in mood, sometimes even unexpected for the animal itself. The cry can begin when the owner is holding several males, which begin to fight for the female. The animals also produce this sound during copulation.
If the owner heard the cry of the animal, you need to postpone all business and as soon as possible come and see what happened, it is quite possible that the pet needs help from the outside. It is recommended to release the animal exclusively in the presence of a person, so as not to bring the pet to a cry.If there are large plants in the house, you need to carefully monitor your pet so that he does not come up to them, because the ferret is the main flower pest, he will begin to pull them out at every opportunity. And in the case of a large plant, this is fraught with negative consequences, because it can fall and crush the animal, then it will begin to produce sounds that are understandable to everyone.
Hissing ferrets
If you often listen to the sounds of the ferret, you can understand what emotion he is experiencing at the moment. A hiss is equivalent to a warning. This sound can be heard from the animal while playing. If someone takes a trophy or favorite toy from him, he starts hissing. This is a way to show the degree of dissatisfaction with what is happening. The situation is also quite real when a pet wants to drag a favorite toy or trinket into some secluded place, but he does not succeed, as a result of which it starts to hiss, and you cannot explain to him that the object simply does not pass through the hole.
It is very difficult to convince ferrets of something, as they begin to try to fulfill their plans. Hissing is one of the most common sounds that a ferret makes, and at this moment they look like a snake. If a fight is planned among ferrets, then this sound will be a signal to the enemy, thus small predators show their power and importance.
Clucking or grunting
The ferret makes this sound very often. Due to the fact that it resembles a bird's cluck, it is called that. You can hear it during the period of the pet's initial acquaintance with other representatives of the animal world, or during pampering and games.
Grunting reflects the emotional background of the animal, because it is heard during mating games (one of the methods of luring a female), calling for his flock, etc.
Conclusion
Listening to the sounds of a ferret is very interesting, because his demeanor changes, the animal at this moment may be in a playful or just good mood. But there are times when grumbling foreshadows danger or the presence of a bad brew. In such situations, you need to make sure that your animal is happy with everything, there are treats and favorite toys around it. If he begins to cluck, the owner just needs to pay a little attention to the pet, then he will be satisfied and calm.