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Moozillion

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i'm starting to think about, thinking about a ferret
I've never had a ferret, but I think they're adorable!!!! I think you're supposed to keep at least 2 because they're very sociable and high energy!!!
But I wonder if they'd want to hunt the degus...
 

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I've read that here in the US the average lifespan of a pet ferret is 6-8 years, but in Europe they average 15 years!
The reason appears to be poor genetics in the US stock- they were originally used in the fur industry, so they just bred them to reach adult size. The cause of death in almost all pet ferrets here is cancer!
The European ferrets have superior genetics so are healthier in general.
 

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I've read that here in the US the average lifespan of a pet ferret is 6-8 years, but in Europe they average 15 years!
The reason appears to be poor genetics in the US stock- they were originally used in the fur industry, so they just bred them to reach adult size. The cause of death in almost all pet ferrets here is cancer!
The European ferrets have superior genetics so are healthier in general.
I think it's because they haven't banned ferrets from smoking in the USA.
In The UK it's illegal for a ferret under the age of 8 years old to purchase cigarettes.
After that they can and thus die at 15.
 

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awwrrrightt mukkaahh :D


aye, its been a no bad day, the graft wizznae too bad, i just blasted oot the toons and got the heid doon. hit the batlle cruiser after wiff a couple of the troops fur a few jars. back hame at the gaff nooo wae the burd, bout tae tan a pizza :D
nae danger :)

bout tae tan a pizza- LOVE IT!!!!!
:D :D :D
I get a kick out of the double meanings and borrowed meanings in the patter!!!!! :)

Are you FROM Glasgow?
 

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