avrage lifespan

Question
Hi, I am thinking about getting a few ferrets but am wondering how long they live? also I hear they are prone to getting tummars, and adrenal desiese... is this true? about 80 % were said to get these as they get older... out of three/four ferrets how many would get problems?

Answer
Hello,

      The average lifespan for a ferret is 6-10 years, I have known one to get to 15 years, but its not very likely.  I have never had a problem with tumors, I heard ferrets do tend to get tumors, but I've never had that problem with any of mine.  If it does happen its when they are starting to get to an old age.



           If you have more questions feel free to write a folloup, thanks Desiree