So how much can you expect to pay for your ferret? Here we look at some tips to help you make sure that you are paying the right price for your ferret.
The price of ferrets will vary and can range from $50 to $400 depending on where you get your fuzzy from. Rescue shelters and Associations will generally charge less than either pet shops or breeders and the latter will be the most expensive.
One thing you should consider is the quality of information you are getting when you buy or adopt your new ferret. If you are purchasing from a specialist breeder they will have a wealth of experience in dealing with ferrets of all ages and can give you all the information you will need from what it has been fed to a breakdown of shots he has been given and when. They may also be willing to give you additional advice once you have got fuzzy home and hit a sticky patch with him. If you really can't get on with him then a good breeder should also be willing to take your ferret back and refund you a part, if not all, of the money you paid for him.
If you are buying from a pet store you will probably pay less than if you went to a breeder (around $120 - $175) but you may not get the same degree of information. Visit several and don't be afraid to ask questions about how the ferrets are getting on, what they are being fed and what vaccinations they have had. A good pet store should be able to give you this information straight away, or at least go away and come back with it quickly. If you think you are being given incomplete information then go away and find another that can answer your questions. You should also see how the store assistants are when handling the animals. This can be a good indication of how knowledgeable they are. Make sure you check their return policy as well.
Rescue shelters and associations will be cheaper still. They tend to ask for an adoption fee which may be anywhere from $50 to $120. You will be able to get a full history of the ferret while it has been homed in the shelter and may find out where it has come from and why it is now with them and not the previous owner. You may also be given a few toys and food to help integrate fuzzy into his new home.
Remember, the cost of your ferret is a one time cost but you will have ongoing costs associated with him for the rest of his life; feeding, vets fees and toys to name a few.
Stuart Green is a ferret enthusiast with a passion for sharing information on ferret care.
If you want to learn more about ferret prices why not visit Stuart's site at http://www.ferretcarejunction.com where you can sign up for a free 10 part mini-course as well as find other useful resources on looking after your ferret.
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