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    How many babies do ferrets have at one time?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
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    Ferrets typically have anywhere from one baby to eight babies at one time.
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    How long a ferret is pregnant for?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    An average ferret is typically pregnant for about 42 days. This is for a full ferret pregnancy.
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    Can you breed ferrets?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    Yes, you can breed ferrets, but you should only breed ferrets if you are trained to do so.
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    How long does it take for a ferret to get pregnant?
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD Dr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
    Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhD
    Veterinarian
    Expert Answer
    Ferrets can get pregnant when they are between four and eight months of age.
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