how big do male ferrets get
Domestic ferrets have an average length of approximately 20 inches (51 cm) including a 5 inch (13 cm) tail, weigh about 2-4 pounds (1 kg). Male Ferret: average 3 - 5 lbs, 17 - 24 length (1.35 - 2.25 kg and 43 - 61 cm). Female Ferret: average 1 - 3 lbs, 12 - 16 length (0.45 - 1.35 kg and 30 - 40 cm). Domestic ferrets reach their adult size at one year old. A typical female domestic ferret weighs from 0.3 to 1.1 kg. Male domestic ferrets can weigh from 0.9 to 2.7 kg, neutered males often weigh less than unaltered males. Domestic ferrets have a long and slender body. Females are typically 33 to 35.5 cm long and males are 38 to 40.6 cm long.