Ferret Breeding Secrets – Information You Should Know About Ferret Breeding

Raise ferrets because their cuteness is not reason enough for anyone to start doing it. It’s nothing like raising cats and dogs. You may be a responsible owner, but that doesn’t mean raising them is for you. This is not for the faint of heart, mind you. Give this job to the real experts (and not the self-proclaimed ones).

#1 Know the reasons why you want to raise ferrets. If your reason is to have your own group of ferrets, then you are better off buying ferrets from pet stores, certified breeders, or shelters. Shelters have abandoned ferrets in need of new homes or loving owners. You would be better off rescuing homeless ferrets rather than adding more homeless ferrets just because you couldn’t keep up with the necessities of having ferrets.

#two Ferrets sell for between $50 and $400 each, but when you consider the costs and setup needed to raise ferrets, you may have second thoughts. Consider expenses for medical care requirements, lodging, and veterinary costs. Unless you are doing this as a big business, raising ferrets will not make a profit.

#3 The processes of courtship and mating of stallions are not conventional. Hobs does not believe in romance during this time. They smell horrible and her attitude can be intolerable even to their own mothers. The actual mating process can be quite vicious! A hob ruffles Jill’s neck and drags her around the cage, mounting her multiple times, causing Jill to scream in pain. So if you’re not ready to witness such “violence”, leave it to the experts.

#4 If the pregnancy has been successful, expect large litters. Having 10-11 kits is common. They may require a larger space. This can lead to overcrowding if the breeder cannot provide the necessary space. Don’t forget to protect them from extreme weather conditions and provide them with adequate ventilation because the kits can really smell bad.