1. Sleep Patterns
- Crepuscular (most active at dusk and dawn) or diurnal (mostly active during the day)
- Ferrets sleep at any time of day
2. Average Sleeping Hours
- Adult: Between 14 and 18 hours (can sleep up to 90% of the day)
- Young: Almost continually for first week(s) of life
3. Sleeping Position
- "Dead Sleep" or "Dooking": Lying on back with all four legs spread out straight
- Curled in round shape (ball): Conserving their bodies' heat more efficient
- In "Pancake" state: Lying down flat