Whereas many ferrets are highly averse to being in the bathtub - for cleaning or even for play - I've read that deaf ferrets actually appear to enjoy being in the water. People say that their activity appears playful, splashing about and fearlessly snorkeling, submerging their faces and heads into the water.
I have a personal theory as why this might be the case - perhaps they cannot hear the difference in pressure when their ears go underneath the water? We all know what it's like to swim under water - even a scream becomes stifled to human ears, and hearing is eerily different and quiet. So why should it be any different for ferrets, with their supersensitive hearing capabilities? But NOT for deaf ferrets - they would never be able to tell the difference!
I decided to put this theory to the test by putting Niko in the bath tub for the first time ever. I didn't want to scare him out of his wits, in case he didn't like it, so I only filled the tub with less than an inch of water. I video-taped his initial reaction... both while in the tub, AND the ensuing the crazy goofball antics afterward (he acted just like a dog does after a bath!) Conclusion? Deaf ferrets definitely don't seem to mind the water at all! Check it out:
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