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Four Question to Ask Before buying a Ferret From One of the Ferret Breeders, Pet Stores or Shelter?

By E Anthony Gove

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Ferrets are wonderful pets and you can purchase them through a private breeder, pet store, or by adoption. There are three main places to get ferrets from pet store, ferret breeders and shelters, but the first step is deciding if one is right for you. But first answer these four question.

The first question is should I purchase a ferret? Is a ferret a good pet for my family and me? Ferrets live a long time to about the age of 8 years old. Should I get a male or a female ferret and if I get a female ferret, do I want to breed her? These questions and more should be answered and researched before you want to bring a ferret home. When purchasing a ferret you should be alert to clear eyes, has a healthy and shinny coat, strong whiskers and teeth, and finally their personality.

The second question is Should I purchase my ferret at a pet store? Pet stores are basically the main place people think of when they want to purchase a pet they don’t think of ferret breeders. Make sure that the store employees know about ferrets and can answer your questions, ferrets are usually brought to pet stores in mass production and therefore, they are a little smaller than they would be from private ferret breeders. If you purchase your ferret from a pet store be sure to ask and that they give you a written health guarantee. If you do not offer you a health guarantee, that usually means they are not healthy and would be wise to look elsewhere for your pet. Do not buy your ferret on first impulse. Check back often to make sure he or she looks good always. Pet stores tend to sell ferrets too early and they are not socialized enough for humans to bring into their family. These ferrets need special care and patience, so it is a good idea to purchase your pet elsewhere.

The third question is Should I purchase from one of the many ferret breeders? If you want top of the line ferret than a private breeder is the way to go. Private breeders are more expensive with papers but worth it if you are going to breed or show your ferret. Good breeders will want to work with you, be helpful and honest, whereas, a bad breeder just wants to sell their ferrets.

The fourth question is Should I purchase my ferret from a shelter? A shelter is a fine place to adopt a pet and a ferret is no exception. Shelters have all kinds of animals and ferrets need homes too. Adoption cost mainly between $50 and $100 for a ferret and less than anywhere else. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing a ferret elsewhere. A shelter usually lets a person adopt a ferret who is a little older than a pet store or a breeder would sell them as babies. An adopted ferret would all ready be litter and nipped trained and the shelter worker would know the personalities of each ferret. Adopting a ferret would be a lot more rewarding than purchasing one elsewhere.

Shelters want to find good families for their pets and will ask questions to be sure that you will be a good pet owner. Most shelters will let you bring back your ferret, if he or she does not work out with you at home. Adoption costs are lower than most places and is a great way to help support your local shelter. The kits are a little older than most places would sell them and they probably will be little box trained.

The four reasons to leave ferret breeding to ferret breeders is where do I purchase a ferret, whether it is by a pet store, private breeder, or by adoption. Any way you choose will be the best way for you and your ferret to become best friends!

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