Where do ferrets hibernate?

Ferrets do not hibernate. They are mustelids, like weasels, otters, and badgers, and they are active year-round.

While some animals that live in colder climates enter a state of torpor during winter, ferrets have a high metabolic rate and rely on a steady diet to maintain their body temperature.

However, ferrets might become less active during the colder months, sleeping more and eating less. This is simply their natural response to the change in seasons and does not constitute true hibernation.