Ferret

The domestic ferret is not a species that occurs naturally in the wild. Ferrets are a true carnivore that reside in the weasel family. They spend most their time sleeping and will tend to use the bathroom 15 - 13 minutes after waking up. They eat a high protein low carb diet.

Most vets recommend a diet of around 30-40% protein and 20% fat

Information from:

☀https://www.lovethatpet.com/small-pets/ferrets/

You can feed your ferret a dry ferret food brand. For example Zupreem ferret diet offers a diet of 40% protein and 20% fat. Similar to the recommended requirements. This food is also low on fiber and carbohydrates which is also important for ferret nutrition.

You can also feed your ferret a raw diet. Ferrets can eat raw meats, but avoid fish, eggs, and whole prey such as mice. Avoid fruits and vegetables, ferrets cannot digest fiber. It is important however to balance the diet, kepping protein high, fat moderate, and fruits, vegetables, and other food out completely. It is also important that your ferret has a calcium:phosphorus diet that is between 1:1 and 2:1.

An example of a raw diet :

Whole mouse (juvenile), Raw Ground Chicken and Whole egg

A diet of equal parts of these ingredients would total 49% protein and 32% fat which are slightly higher than the recommended numbers. It is important to note in the raw diet that more calcium would be beneficial as the calcium - phosphorus ratio is low.

Diet as fed

Ca:p = .164