Ferrets and Guinea Pigs

We have 1 ferret and 1 guinea pig (and several other pets but my question
concerns these 2) that I have kept apart so far. Can ferrets and guinea
pigs get along? I'm wondering if I could let them play together or if they
would fight if they were in the same place for any period of time (like a
playpen).

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I, too have guinea pigs, along with ferrets and various other 'kids'.
Ferrets and Guinea Pigs will not fight, the Ferret will chase and attack the
Pigs. So far my Ferrets have only riden on the Pigs, when I"ve forgotten to
close the Pigs in. As predators, I would imagine Ferrets would normally try
to kill and eat the Pigs.

msJdoolittle/Julia

Ferrets are predators, guinea pigs are prey.
Hmm..... don't think they'd mix all that well.

Not sure I'd want to take the chance as ferrets, as predators, can
kill quickly if they so desire to do so.

I agree....just because it didn't attack immediately, it probably means it
was just keeping it fresh (the piggy) until needed. Watch what happens when
it starts to feel a little hungry.
kelvyn.

No Guinea Pigs were harmed during the writing or sending of this post.

On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:15:57 -0400, "Citcom" <Bodi@citcom.net> sang
the following hymns:

I wonder why people are trying to mix all kinds of animals in together
as if this is the garden of eden and the wolf lies with the sheep.
--

Verger

"What are we in time going by"-- Mountain ( For Yasgur's Farm)

Oy! You said no guinea pgs were harmed during the writing or sending
of this post!!!

"Ted" <Heather_pelling@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:1193339896.868782.11090@y42g2000hsy.googlegro ups.com...

Indeed, during the writing or sending, no piggies were harmed... :-)

Incs & the CavyClan:
Sebas, Cleo, Chicco, Amy, Kassan, Hazel, Cassie, Lady, Lizzy & Daisy.

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2 15th September 17:40 msjdoolittle External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs I, too have guinea pigs, along with ferrets and various other 'kids'. Ferrets and Guinea Pigs will not fight, the Ferret will chase and attack the Pigs. So far my Ferrets have only riden on the Pigs, when I"ve forgotten to close the Pigs in. As predators, I would imagine Ferrets would normally try to kill and eat the Pigs. msJdoolittle/Julia

3 15th September 17:40 ladysown External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs Ferrets are predators, guinea pigs are prey. Hmm..... don't think they'd mix all that well. Not sure I'd want to take the chance as ferrets, as predators, can kill quickly if they so desire to do so.

4 15th September 17:40 kelvyn External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs I agree....just because it didn't attack immediately, it probably means it was just keeping it fresh (the piggy) until needed. Watch what happens when it starts to feel a little hungry. kelvyn. No Guinea Pigs were harmed during the writing or sending of this post.

5 15th September 17:40 verger External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:15:57 -0400, "Citcom" <Bodi@citcom.net> sang the following hymns: I wonder why people are trying to mix all kinds of animals in together as if this is the garden of eden and the wolf lies with the sheep. -- Verger "What are we in time going by"-- Mountain ( For Yasgur's Farm)

6 15th September 17:41 ted External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs Oy! You said no guinea pgs were harmed during the writing or sending of this post!!!

7 15th September 17:41 incs External User Posts: 1	Ferrets and Guinea Pigs "Ted" <Heather_pelling@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht news:1193339896.868782.11090@y42g2000hsy.googlegro ups.com... Indeed, during the writing or sending, no piggies were harmed... :-) Incs & the CavyClan: Sebas, Cleo, Chicco, Amy, Kassan, Hazel, Cassie, Lady, Lizzy & Daisy.