Ferrets Playing With Pet Rats

[@JanusChan]

I do believe your ferrets may be used to rats already,but still the bodylanguage of the rat suggests it's in defensive mode. The ferrets don't seem to know how to handle the rat as a friend, even though they are taught to not kill them. The rat isn't really relaxed. I don't believe it really enjoys it. :(

[@emilywrightsman7117]

that's not playing.. that's fighting... look how the rat stands up and gets cornered... wtf... why would u think this is playing and let it continue

[@PsychoticEGG]

While I agree with you, the rat is scared. Not so bad that it bites, and a cornered rat will bite. But still scared. The ferret o. The other hand is playing. That's how they play. They're very rough when playing. As such they're to rough to play with a rat. Or any small pet, cats should be the smallest.

[@schonsinn]

As someone that has had both as pets, the ferrets are playing. If they weren't, the rat would be dead. HOWEVER, that rat is terrified. Its trying to get away from them and can't. I guarantee, if you had put your hand in the cage it would have latched onto you. My mind is blown at how unaware they are of their own pets body language, or just rats in general.

[@richyearle007]

I agree with your comment 100%,the rat was not happy at all....If there were a few rats and one ferret in the cage at least the rat would have gotten a break from being rolled on for just a second or even somewhere the rat could retreat to,the video may have been a touch more acceptable to watch.

[@schonsinn]

RICHY MARK NORMAN Seriously though. That poor rat. I was really sad watching it

[@SAMMIsLIFE]

Right

[@libraric7212]

Schon Sinn The rat went in the cage on its own accord. DESCRIPTION.

[@lifetv7085]

Its funny that you don't understand rats body language yourself look how big the bars on that cage r it not a rat cage its a ferret if the rat wanted to run it would have

[@PrimalKevYT]

Are you nuts.

[@thilton24]

This was uncomfortable to watch, was hoping to see a cute video but as a ferret owner I would not allow this to happen

[@markkieran2477]

people like this guy make me sick, if he seriously thinks that rat is enjoying their 'fun time', then he must have problems and shouldnt own any pets if hes gonna torture the poor things

[@libraric7212]

Leroy Jenkins Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@orphananii]

@@libraric7212 description might not be telling the truth

[@alisha_36]

I have 5 rats and 2 ferrets. The rat is very clearly terrified and that is not how a ferret plays! My ferrets and rats get along (my little brother was stupid and let them in the same cage lucky they took to each other) and they have none of this. They cuddle and play in a big place with lots of toys but I do never lock them in the same cage and are never left alone. I have been letting them play for two years now and they have honestly never acted like this it's not playing and I'm surprised that poor rat hasn't had a panic attack and died.

[@darksd3626]

I've had plenty of rats 14 to be exact and 3 ferrets. they definitely do play like this in their own groups. If a ferret or a rat were to fight hard, they'd draw blood... I never paired them like this for fear of it lol.

[@suzannedeetlefs2665]

@@darksd3626 i don't have ferrets ...but i do have ratties ... 12 girls and 12 boys to be exact...and the fact that the ferrets don't bite...sure they might be playing...but that rat is definitely in destress...the rat is in a boxing position when cornered which is a defending position ...and also when rats play they tend to play fight...then run away ...but then goes back to wrestle again...this rat is only trying to get away ...promise you in a playpen/outside the cage...that rat would have been running for his life trying to hide far away from the ferrets... Also no sound???... why?? Probably cause the rat is squealing for dear life... just my opinion though🤔

[@angel.bunny333]

whats happening here is the ferrets are young and inexperienced with hunting so they're trying to figure out how to kill such a big and defensive prey, to them its a food game, and that rat is so stressed out. its trying to stay alive. thats all that's happening.

[@Thrilller32]

Put on the volume and.will see whos playing .

[@muffin1538]

The rat's body language is defensive throughout the entire video. If she went in the cage on her own, I can only assume she was trying to assert dominance and scare the ferrets out of her "territory." She was not playing or having fun. I think it's very telling, also, that there is no sound. A few times in this video the rat flails around and I would not be surprised if it was screaming.

[@thomasfarnbach7055]

ANYONE WHO HAS OWNED RATS can tell this BODY LANGUAGE!! " I'm freaked out and scared, get me the fuck out here"

[@haytallfitlyer17]

wow, is there a way we can report this for animal abuse? that poor rat.

[@libraric7212]

VCDragoon DESCRIPTION. THE RAT IS FINE.

[@borbiscus]

I've had many rats before and that rat is trying to show its dominance over the ferrets because it feels threatened and cornered. I would not suggest letting them play inside of the cage where the rat can be so easily cornered, try letting them meet on a kitchen counter or somewhere open where the rat can run further and you are ready to grab the ferret by the scruff if it makes any false moves. That will allow you to slowly let them acclimate in a safer place that doesn't have bars that slow your grab for the ferret down, with those creatures , a second can be a life and death difference.

[@silverkiss37]

You're rat probably has an aggression problem and that's why it keeps going back for more. Doesn't mean it's ok to let them play. Way too dangerous. Your rat can be being bruised internally or even bleeding inside from the strong teeth and jaws of the ferrets. One bite I saw in particular was really hard. somewhere in the first minute or so. The ferret bit down through the hole into the rat's back. HARD. You can't or shouldn't take chances with your rat like that. We have to protect our pets when they act stupid. I had a rat with an aggression problem and he acted like a fool, lol. Loved him dearly, but dang, he didn't act very smart sometimes.

[@louiseashenden8362]

ferrets eat rats and there behaviour pattens are way differnt. the ferrets being way to rough to the rat and the rat is submitting but the ferrets still going. I love rats and I love ferrets but I would never put them together

[@libraric7212]

Louise Ashenden Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@bmxguy421]

How long after this video was taken did they kill the rat?

[@Apriliars]

This is cruel.

[@TateGaglione5sosfanboy2011]

I have had rats and ferrets. You cant put ONE rat in with 2 ferrets, no he was not bit THAT WE SAW. Too small for animals that size.

[@libraric7212]

Sage Gaglione DESCRIPTION.

[@fredherbert894]

@@libraric7212 kzbin.info/www/bejne/havbpIOkjJh2mNk. Notice the difference of the rat's body language. The one of the link above is playing. The one of this video is not. The ferret of the link above is only one ferret. And it's being gentle knowing the rat is smaller.

[@anyataylor9475]

I don't care what the description says that rat is not happy and not playing. I wouldn't say it's terrified because it's not frozen in place but it's breathing heavily and giving body language that displays that it's not comfortable. If you have a couple of rats that don't get along (like I do, I have one rat that bullies another and they have to be separated) then I can see that the body language of the rat in this video is the same as my rat when he's being bullied/attacked by another rat.

[@andypeluche96]

Sorry to burst your bubble, but this is not cute what so ever! Ferrets were first domesticated to KILL RATS and rodents!!! Can't u see the poor rat is freaking out???? Would you like to be left in a cage with two serial killers playing american football??? Don't worry! They are just playing!!! WTF? This is sick!

[@feliciadunlap5270]

I could not watch this. In the few seconds that I could stand to watch, the rat did not look like it was having fun at all. It looked like it was trying to defend itself. I don't think this owner deserves to have these pets.

[@kimeshareynolds2042]

This is so wrong!!!!!!! How could you???? It is just sad

[@abjectlyterrible]

From the rat's body language (I've had several rats), it's not scared so much as... well, it's in 'dominance mode'. Saw this posture a lot with males, upright, paws out, pushing at the ferret as if to assert dominance. So, while not terrified or being abused, it's trying to assert itself against a creature twice as big as it, while the ferret thinks it's playing. Not exactly cruelty ut I also wouldn't do it myself.

[@cazumirayne1982]

While I don't think this rat was scared for it's life I think it would have been more reassuring if the video had sound as it's the only way we'd know for sure. Sound says a lot more than body language in this case. I'm a rat owner and rats aren't as innocent and victimised as you people think. A previous rat of mine used to hunt for mice and kill them if one of them was unfortunate enough to end up at their turf. If this rat felt threatened, it would attack and bite with no problem. It didn't. Don't be so quick to judge something you know nothing about. The owner said they had been raised together since birth. The rats are most likely used to rough play and more importantly it's being monitored. I'm sure if the rat made alarming screeches the owner would take it back out.

[@COSGUK]

Ok read description, if the rat is doing on her own and has the ability to escape then that's fine. Just one thing though, at one point a ferret has it's jaws around the rat's throat. If they had bitten down you would be one rat short. Even though domestic ferrets have no experience killing things their prey drive is still very active and can kill other pets. Raised together or not. Just a suggestion. Try and make it so the rat doesn't enter the cage anymore.

[@tripphia]

Thank you was thinking the same thing I ain't experienced with ferrets but I am very experienced with rats this rat is in complete distress glad I ain't the only one that can see 😢😢

[@rocknartist6571]

Honestly I only watch this because I'm planning of adopting rats and see if a ferret cage would be the right size for them... But yeah the rat looked terrified in there...

[@SafyreX]

They're not playing. Your rat is trying very hard not to look weak and it's keeping its guard up which you can tell because it's standing on its back legs and finding any opportunity it can to escape.

[@papaslittolprincess4100]

If its not playing why does the rat keep coming up to the ferrets to tap them and run away.That doesn't seem like he's scared to me ?

[@roguerat812]

Ok so I see this has been going back and forth for a while so here is my two cents. A cornered rat is not a happy rat. rats can only flatten themselves and squeeze through things when they are relaxed so it was quite possable he could not get back out again. this rat is fearcely holding his own against two ferrets who eat rats and other small animals in the wild. just because domesticated animals aren't focused at first doesent mean they won't decide to be. also i think ferrets are stinky dirty and I would have grabbed that rat back out of that cage so fast. but that's just me. we live in a society where when you buy an animal it's yours and you make the decision unless there's proof of ungoing crewlty. your rat looks to be in amazeing shape for the jumping around it does but again this is not something I'd let happen this was scary to watch I thought for sure that rat was a goner but he always managed to get back out of it.

[@michaelsago1603]

I don't care if the rat got into the cage by their own accord or if you put them there. It's your responsibility as an owner to protect them from dangerous scenarios. This is a VERY dangerous scenario, and your rat (and even your ferrets potentially) could've gotten VERY hurt. Doesn't matter if there was any bloodshed this time or not. There easily could've been. You don't let scenarios like this happen if you can prevent it. Period. Honestly, it's not the best idea to introduce rats to other animals in general, but it's especially bad to have them in a caged environment with a predator. Luckily (and it it luck, not what will always happen), your ferrets appeared to not be going in for the kill, BUT your rat was showing many signs of being stressed. You can't make the excuse that the rat could've gotten out, bc even if a rat can technically escape through a space, it is hard for them to do so, both physically and mentally, if they are stressed out this much. If you were in a room with a dangerous animal that could kill you, would you try and defend yourself, or slowly squeeze through a narrow passageway to get away, leaving yourself fully exposed to attack? I'm mainly typing this out as a teachable moment to anyone watching this video rather than trying to dogpile on this person specifically. Just, if you're watching this, PLEASE to not think that this is okay or let it happen.

[@gracewatwood5516]

Hey, rats are NOT nasty! As you can see in the title it says PET rats. Pet rats are actually a lot cleaner than ferrets and definitely smell a lot nicer, so don't say things about a domesticated animal when you've obviously had no experience with them.

[@chloecapray]

I hope you know that's REALLY dangerous, for your ferret and your rat. They are not playing, ferrets lke to toy and chase around their prey before they kill them, just like cats. The two of them ou can see cornering the rat and trying to catch it. You can look up videos of people who raw feed to their ferrets and the ferrets will easily kill a rat. Ferrets are carnivores and you're lucky your rat wasn't killed.

[@FIFAMAX]

As many people have said, the ferret is playing, but the rat is scared, should be obvious from the body language of both tbh. If the ferret wanted to kill the rat then it would have clamped down on the rat, but eventually the rat will bite that ferret and it will end badly for both.

[@fredherbert894]

I'm not sure about ferrets' body language. They may be playing. But I do know rats. And this rat is not happy. Rats are ballsy if they haven't another way it'll try to fight. This rat's not happy and feels threatened. He goes between submitting, boxing stance and fleeing. The rat can't go through the bars if it can't relax its arched spine and flatten himself. If the rat went in on its own accord, that's because they're very curious, that's why I let my rats free roam in a safe room with their toys and a built "castle floor" while I'm observing and playing with them. Otherwise their curiosity can get them in trouble. The strength of those ferrets is obviously too overwhelming for the rat. The rat is not playing. Their body weight and way of playing can cause physical injuries to the rat that can be irreversible and lead to accidental death. In which case it's idiotic to pair them together. There are ferrets that do play more softly with smaller pet rodents. But these aren't it.

[@joleneruelle7141]

Okay...I DID read the description..so I DO know what's going on here. I just wanted to say that even though they have been raised together..I personally wouldn't let this happen. I know both species are highly intelligent and can defend themselves..but I don't think it's safe to allow the rat access to the ferret cage. Domesticated ferrets aren't as used to attacking and eating their own prey as wild ferrets..but they are strict carnivores and in the wild, have been known to take down birds, all rodents, and even Prarie dogs. They are predators. All your pets look in great condition, but just my opinion, ide be way to scared for my rat to let this happen. :/ (owner of 6 ferrets.)

[@Twizzlette]

Jesus Christ, that poor rat is terrified. Everything about its body language screams alarm, stress and defense, there is no play behaviour there. Maybe the ferrets are playing but that rat sure as hell isn't. I'm reasonably sure the only reason it didn't bite the ferrets is because it knew that would escalate the situation very quickly, and a rat doesn't stand a chance against 1 ferret let alone 2. Maybe it was not in danger of being physically hurt but it didn't know that. This shit is pretty much psychological torture.

[@libraric7212]

Bear House Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@fredherbert894]

@@libraric7212 rats are curious . The description comes from the moron owner. And read the body language. Rats may not bite to draw blood from those they grew up with. But one can surely see that's not playful behavior from the rat.

[@pon2oon]

The ferrets just want to play, but the rat doesn't.

[@suzannedeetlefs2665]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/havbpIOkjJh2mNk If u want to see a rat and ferret playing check this video....notice the rat is looking for the ferret .. running after is ...not trying to get away ... totally different behaviour... Also notice in cage they are cuddling ...rats is relaxed not scared...

[@naturewatcher7596]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing. So they do able to play with each other. Unbelievable. Thank you for very detailed description of the video - without it I would think that it was just ferret's feeding time and they were to full to eat their prey.

[@HolsieHollyTaplin]

This is the most disgusting thing I have ever watch, that rat is trying to defend it's self. You are a horrible person to let this happen. I don't own rats, but I look after my friend's and I wouldn't even let my ferret any where near their cage. This is just heart breaking!!!!!!!!

[@trinityhill899]

Please get that little baby rat out of there!! I love ferrets and rats but that’s not playing!! This is painful to watch

[@fredherbert894]

4:43 not how you hold a rat.

[@kevlar6088]

I hope this idiot doesn't own any more rats. Poor little furry. :(

[@libraric7212]

Kev Lar Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@wolfmenot]

Unhappy rat, the ferrets are much bigger and stronger than the rat, the rat is clearly uncomfortable and not okay with the situation. Some people just shouldn't own pets honestly

[@libraric7212]

Sara Parker DESCRIPTION. READ IT. The rat can get out of the cage if it wants it chose to be there.

[@fredherbert894]

@@libraric7212 idiot it can't if it isn't relaxed. It's not a mouse.

[@rinka687runescape4]

i have a rat an i cant believe you would do this clearly this rat is scared i hope you never have these type of animals again your not suppose too have these animals together an i have had 5 rats in last 6 yrs you really are stupid

[@libraric7212]

Danielle Lunsford Rat went in the cage because it wanted to and can slip out at any time. READ THE DESCRIPTION. Normally if a rodent is scared it will piss itself or poop.

[@silverkiss37]

All you just said was read from above, NOT from life experience with these animals. I have had YEARS experience with BOTH rats and ferrets!! Just because the rat got in does NOT mean you LET it happen!! You cannot quickly get the rat out of the cage if the freaking door is shut and you have to put your phone down first, STUPID!! The rat CAN and probably IS being hurt. The rat cannot relax herself back through the bars if she tense and some rats are REALLY crazy and insist on repeating events that could hurt them!!!! So it is NOT okay and you need to stop saying, "read the description" because YOU'RE WRONG AND SO IS THE OWNER!! On way too many levels!

[@inukoinu.k9]

Ferrets are strongly related to Minks. Minks can kill rats in an instant and I’ve seen it. Those ferrets are definitely trying to kill your rat.

[@mariethingstad5514]

This is animal cruelty. Shame on you for letting this happen to that poor rat! The ferrets are much stronger than it is!

[@rykaizerseptemviral3661]

This is funny and backwards to my experience, your ferrets are up on the rat, in my case my boys are all over the ferret, they really cant seem to understand why my lil Fursnake baby has fur on his tail LOL. The sweetest thing was my Fursnake has become so imprinted to my rat Tetra he starts fussing if Tetra isn't around him for long periods of time and as soon as Tet is loose he will run over to him and start licking him then start playing with him. I have had a lot of backlash about having both animals in the same house let alone letting them all run free together, we have a guineapig, 4 rats, a cat, a chihuahua, and our latest edition my dear sweet lil fursnake (Noodle). I think people severely underestimate the ability rats have to accept other animals into their own packs, let alone how to handle most other animals. The moment Noodle gets slightly to rambunctious, Tetra just as if Noodle where a rat will hip bump him then pin him down and force groom him till Noodle settles, then start play wrestling with him on his terms. Everyday I see my rats training my lil fursnake. I do think mixing the two can be very dangerous, but I think if you have very good trust worthy rats, who are accustomed to being around other animals, bringing a Ferret into their home can work, I don't know that I'd trust doing that the other way around.

[@suzannedeetlefs2665]

This sound like playing ...the fact that the rat is going to the ferret jumping on him and not running away = playing....boxing stance and running away=terrified... I've seen videos with cute ferret and rat playing...1) not in a cage ...2) the ferret wat the one running away and the rat was chasing the ferret ...3) both the ferret and rat showed actual signs of playfulness.... rat was hopping around and looking for the ferret when he went under the blanket... that was cute playing ... not this ... Rykaizer...i would love to know how u introduced your ferret to the ratties?...I'm thinking of getting a ferret buy have 24 rattie children...and would not want to in danger them...so would be awesome if they could get along ... or at least have my ferret use to them so they not in danger ...

[@crowpocalypse6472]

If that rat put themself there, that's dominance/territoriality by the rat, going in and trying to dominate the ferrets/defend his/her territory. Not playfulness. The ferrets are fighting in return. I would not allow this situation to continue. This is territoriality on all their parts. Very uncomfortable to watch.

[@SilkeWaroux]

Haha this is soooo nice to see! To all people that are commenting that this is terrible, you have to own a ferret to get this :) he IS playing, you can see by the way he arches his back, and also, if he REALY would want to kill it, he would chaise it arround the whole time :p ferrets are realy stuborn so when they want something they get realy focused.. This one wasn't focused at all, so -> playing!

[@schonsinn]

Yes the ferret is playing. But the rat isn't, and its terrified. This isn't cute or funny. Its just depressing seeing someone so ignorant to their "pets" feelings.

[@libraric7212]

Silke Waroux Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@fredherbert894]

But the rat isn't you moron. Read the body language.

[@fredherbert894]

@@libraric7212 read the body language of the rat. And the description doesn't prove shit.

[@pyropuck]

I agree that he probably doesn't enjoy it but he turns his back to the ferrets several times suggesting that although not relaxed he doesn't feel threatened.

[@deannastarangelgirl5]

I would have to agree with Grace, I have to rats they are very clean ,and are far from nasty .They love attention and keep their self and they their cage quite clean.

[@layneaddison5429]

rats are PREY, ferrets are HUNTING ANIMALS! PEOPLE OFTEN SPECIFICALLY BUY THEM TO HUNT THE RATS IN THEIR CHICKEN COOPS

[@jeffreydavidconner]

They are "playing" with the Rat just like a young cat would. The Rat is terrified.

[@casb11]

Are u sure they are playing?

[@hamstercare66153]

Poor little rat! Obviously the ferret is trying to kill the rat!

[@libraric7212]

HamsterCare66153 Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@unholyheretik]

Looking at the description Im guessing the rat reflects ferret behavior more than rat behavior if she was around them growing up. She doesn't seem too distressed or scared in my opinion, probably a little uncomfortable being cornered a few times, but every animal is. Even people. Without audio theres no way to tell for sure but the rat seemed pretty relaxed.

[@kellies.5704]

The rat is not having fun. Please DO NOT make this poor rat have to go through this again. He is NOT enjoying himself. Do to others as you would have done to yourself!

[@queenmab1999]

That's play...lol awkward play but play none the less...i would however do it in a larger more nutrual smelling environment with a place for the rat to have a moment to sort out what's going on...at the end ratty does seem a bit stressed. . remember little at a time...neutural smells

[@Andrew-fp7yw]

That rat is not playing. Rat mannerisms are obvious and even if they aren’t to you you can look them up. They are the most studied animal on the planet. It is 100% in a stress and defensive state. Ferrets and minks they hunt rats and that rat knows it’s in danger. This is abusive whether you want to admit it or not, believe it or not. You’re wrong.

[@dg5726]

I've read the description and a lot of the comments, and I just want to say that I actually do not think this video is cruel. When I first started watching the video, I thought this was extremely cruel. Then I read the description and kept watching the video... I can't attest to normal rat behavior (I've had pet ferrets but not rats), but I can at least say without a doubt that those ferrets are only playing. If these ferrets actually wanted to hurt the rat, this video would have only lasted 30 seconds. And while I am okay with you letting the rat in here on his own accord (with close supervision), I do think you should have let him out a bit sooner. As the video progressed, it did seem as if he was starting to want to leave the cage more and more. I don't think the rat was ever TOO distressed, but I think that 5 minutes of this was more than enough time for them to play/hang out in close proximity (13:48+ is excessively long for an animal to keep it's guard up)

[@morganwatson6713]

I read the description. But I'm a ferret owner who feeds my ferrets raw diet. And have given them mice and rats. (Not live of course). But the ferret is not playing. The body language is not in a playful way at all.

[@fredherbert894]

This is not playing. I have rats. And even for someone who doesn't, it's clear by the rat's body language. Don't do this again.

[@KaiTheElusive]

wow... look at that rat chase the ferret ^.^ He'd run up a level and rat follows. Have a German Shepherd, 3 cats, and a rat... The cats are terrified of the rat and the dog thinks the rat is a new toy to play with. She'd play, and he'd jump on his back and grab his collar and go along for the ride. Had a ferret a long time ago in Florida, and he'd get along with everyone at home. So, these people going, how dare you?! are the morons. They're obviously not watching that they're actually playing.

[@edenschannel5544]

Why on earth would you even do this? First of all, that cage doesn't look big enough for all 3 of them. Second, that rat doesn't have anywhere to run if the ferrets chase it. Third, there is only one rat in there and it is EXTREMELY cruel to keep such a social animal on it's own. Yes, it's with ferrets, but that's definitely not the same. Fourth, ferrets were literally bred to hunt RATS, and other small animals, so not a great idea to stick them in a confined space together. And 5th, housing those 2 species together is going to be very stressful for both of them. Please listen to the comments and stop trying to make yourself feel better by telling yourself that it's fine, because it's not. LISTEN TO THE COMMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have two female rats, and it really upsets me to see such amazing, intelligent creatures mistreated and abused. Please stop this - it's not a joke.

[@nathandixon471]

The only reason why I think this it is messed up is because it's like watching a cat play with a fish playing with his food is not natural a rat is a ferret's food not a friend and the fact that you are trying to teacher the ferrets that is mess up. And also Those ferrets are still too young to be messing with a rat rats are Omnivourous and if it feels like it can get a drop on one of those ferrets which it will they will not last.

[@jamesthebond0072]

Oh come on people are so stupid sometimes and so quick to criticise you can obviously see that these ferrets are getting along with his rat in the rat is quite happily playing back and does not look like it is in any danger this is actually quite Americal as I’ve looked up online and studies show that rats are basically food to ferrets anyways and as I said these phones do not look like they want to eat that rat at all I know this is like 16 years old lol but dam people are so stupid this is a pretty cool video I love it it’s amazing although I’ll never let my ferret near my rat as I know she’ll take a good chunk out of him 😂😂

[@marthymart100]

I don't know rats well but I have a good knowledge of ferrets and a ferret who put himselft on the back is an act of submission. Also, ferrets have a jaw 2 times stronger than cats then if they did want to hurt that rat they would have. The ferret is the domesticated form of the polecat, a ferrets does not exist in the wilderness. They don't have the same hunter instinct as the polecat have. This is pretty much the same difference as between the dog and the wolf. I only see curiosity there nothing more.

[@fredherbert894]

I'm not sure about ferrets' body language. They can be playing. But I do know rats. And this rat is not happy. Rats are ballsy if they haven't another way it'll try to fight. This rat's not happy and feels threatened. He goes between submitting, boxing stance and fleeing. The rat can't go through the bars if it can't relax its arched spine and flatten himself. If the rat went in on its own accord, that's because they're very curious, that's why I let my rats free roam in a safe room with their toys and a built "castle floor" while I'm observing and playing with them. Otherwise their curiosity can get them in trouble. The strength of those ferrets is obviously too overwhelming for the rat. The rat is not playing. Their body weight and way of playing can cause physical injuries to the rat that can be irreversible and lead to accidental death. In which case it's idiotic to pair them together. There are ferrets that do play more softly with smaller pet rodents. But these aren't it.

[@traftory8417]

That ferret is trying to kill the rat... I know that ferrets are obligate carnivores and eat mice and the wild, and rats aren't much different. The ferret could get hurt from being bit by the rat, and vice versa.

[@libraric7212]

trafto ry Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@jamesthebond0072]

I mean look how it goes up to the ferrets getting their attention I mean if that fricking rat was in danger she would be nowhere near them ferrets so people as I said are so silly

[@squirrel670]

My sister has a little maltese mix that will try to go up to huge dogs and try to start a fight even with two of them. Just because it does that doesn't mean you should let it. I heard of someone who had a mouse escape and go right into the rat cage and they woke up with one less mouse. They don't always know what's best for them.

[@keeranize]

Why the fuck do people say "your ferret could die you know" no it can not by a rat a ferret would rip it apart

[@christopherfrawley2560]

Ferrets play hard, and have developed defenses that other animals do not have. I could go on and on about the difference between the two animals but you where lucky the ferrets where just messing around. Over time they will get carried away and kill your rat if they haven't already. Your rat dosen't have a scruff and they will snap its neck sooner or later.

[@pipez181]

My ferret used to play with my pet hamster and they never had any problems. Some ferrets are just friendlier.

[@PrimalKevYT]

You are out of your mind.

[@mistahugz]

ferrets are very efficient killers if they wanted to kill that rat, they would have been dead in the first couple minutes and there would be blood.

[@gromageindustries6745]

Cruel irresponsible unaware person. Best to let them live seperately. It actually looks like the persons intention is for a live feeding session.

[@monkeybear7937]

They arn't playing.. your ferrets want to kill them.. by the way feed your ferrets up they are looking a little too skinny... ,,/,,

[@fredherbert894]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/havbpIOkjJh2mNk. Notice the difference of the rat's body language. The one of the link above is playing. The one of this video is not. The ferret of the link above is only one ferret. And it's being gentle knowing the rat is smaller.

[@realestmike]

There not playing.Ferret are very dangerous with two of them in a cage with a smaller animals.Relley

[@Wemfsh]

I sup prized that the ferrets don’t play with the rats like chew toys

[@katiemckain]

Has anyone notified the RSPCA? This is animal cruelty. Its like watching a dog fight...... This is wrong.

[@libraric7212]

Katherine Mckain Incorrect. It went there on it's own accord and can leave any time. DESCRIPTION.

[@carolynblack9822]

You DO realize that ferrets are carnivores right?

[@libraric7212]

Carolyn Black You DO realize that rat isn't pissing itself or shitting, right?

[@Swaggdub]

OverWatchJojo you do realize that locking a predator and prey animal in a cage together is never okay and just downright cruel? idiot.

[@TateGaglione5sosfanboy2011]

THIS IS FUCKING CRUEL. Rats need a rat friend the 2 ferrets are batting him around like a toy.

[@libraric7212]

Sage Gaglione DID YOU READ THE DESCRIPTION.

[@sue85ns]

Sorry i didn't mean to call your pet mouse a rat.

[@Megan-ws3fr]

I know the rat chose to go in but you can tell he is frickin terrified. if I were you I would snatch the rat out and make sure it is ok. how is rat supposed to get through those holes rats get rhrougj small places but not that! I feel so bad for that rat

[@sue85ns]

I hope you can see that your rat is scared and all animals in this video look well fed and all but please have a seperate cage for your mouse. I own a ferret and my ferret eats defrosted mice as apart of its meat diet.

[@libraric7212]

Susan Yi DESCRIPTION. READ IT. RAT WENT IN THERE ON ITS OWN AND CAN SLIP OUT IF IT CHOOSES.

[@Tearna69]

there not playing the ferret is attaking the rat

[@hannahlawrence8450]

I owen both ferrets dont play like that nore do rats the rat is terrified

[@nunyabiz7349]

what the heck is wrong with you?

[@pride_mitochondria3921]

Dude u know the ferret will kill the rat. And the rat will fuck its face up before its killed so is a lose lose

[@adamrowe3769]

That's not playing the ferrets were trying to kill the rat ferrets eat rat's

[@joannescott4411]

This awful. I own rats and I can see that the rat is scared and defending itself. This video shown be removed before some idiot thinks its OK.to house them together.

[@Retro2Modern_2025]

The rat is fine ferrets and rats can co exist If the ferret wanted to harm the rat it would have just because you saw it on animal planet doesn't mean it always happens

[@fredherbert894]

He isn't fine. I have rats. The ferrets may be playing but it's too aggressive for the rat.

[@violeta6846]

Dude they look like their attacking each other.it didn't look happy the lout rat loge scared didn't you see it running away and trying to climb out of the cage

[@moniqueferret8883]

Um not be rude but that is a stupid thing to do that WILL lead to the death of your ferret

[@TheMindloverJoJo]

More like it could lead to the death of the rat

[@moniqueferret8883]

THATS WHAT I MEANT

[@TheMindloverJoJo]

Well you wrote it the other way around lol

[@libraric7212]

monique ferret Went there on its own accord. Description.

[@fredherbert894]

@@libraric7212 read the body language

[@paulwood1790]

Just cruel

[@kung2651]

iha ferretsand ratsrats ussally are not asfreindly ferrets there like eh small ferret

[@katew3661]

so nice to see my two fav animals gettig along

[@andrewmicklethwaite7375]

Matter of time the ferrets kill the rats

[@mariugayoukje]

There realy not playing but attacking!

[@vaderbaby]

I love your response to people. You go. I just wanted to make sure my daughter could raise her ferret & the pet rats I am giving her together. I truly believe some of these people don't actually handle & play with their rats. Mine enjoy my other pets so much it's adorable.

[@lukascolanis3388]

Do not put rats and ferrets together please. This rat was terrified. The ferrets may have been playing but that rat was just extremely stressed out

[@goawayplease6456]

poor rat