What is a group of ferrets called?
A business
of ferrets
a businessa busyness
| Animal | Ferrets |
| Category | Mammals |
| Collective noun | Business, Busyness |
| Baby name | Kit |
💡 “Business” (originally “busyness”) describes their constant energetic activity.
FAQ
What is a group of ferrets called?
A group of ferrets is called a business. Other accepted terms include a busyness.
Are there other names for a group of ferrets?
Yes — besides a “business,” you may see “busyness”. Collective nouns often have several historic or regional variants.
What is a baby ferret called?
A baby ferret is called a kit.
More mammals
A pride
of lions
A pack
of wolves
A streak
of tigers
A herd
of elephants
A sloth
of bears
A clowder
of cats
A pack
of dogs
A skulk
of foxes
Collective nouns are a mix of traditional “terms of venery,” literary inventions and modern coinages. Several variants are often equally “correct.”