Win CENS ProFlex DX5 earplugs worth £1,149 – enter here
Why are my ferrets are strange colours?
All the pictures I see of ferrets are either albinos or darker coloured hobs. I have just bought two jills and a hob from a friend and all three are almost black in colour. Have you come across such colouration before?
Ferrets
EDWARD COOK says: Dark polecats are becoming a bit more common, but I have to confess the really dark ones I’ve come across carry wild polecat blood.
Ferrets do come in all sorts of colours but I would say the most common are polecats, albinos or silvers.
Got a question? Contact: sportinggun@ipcmedia.com or Sporting Gun, PO Box 157, Stamford, Lincolnshire PE9 9FU
Related Articles
News
Natural England moves gamebird release reporting online
Natural England has ditched paper licensing forms for an online system. But will the simpler process encourage better reporting?
By ShootingUK
News
Invite your MP to see the value of shooting
BASC’s Conor O’Gorman explains why this is the perfect time to contact your MP and show them the positive impact shooting has on conservation and rural communities.
By ShootingUK
Get the latest news delivered direct to your door
Subscribe to Shooting Times & Country
Discover the ultimate companion for field sports enthusiasts with Shooting Times & Country Magazine, the UK’s leading weekly publication that has been at the forefront of shooting culture since 1882. Subscribers gain access to expert tips, comprehensive gear reviews, seasonal advice and a vibrant community of like-minded shooters.
Save on shop price when you subscribe with weekly issues featuring in-depth articles on gundog training, exclusive member offers and access to the digital back issue library. A Shooting Times & Country subscription is more than a magazine, don’t just read about the countryside; immerse yourself in its most authoritative and engaging publication.
