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Post by leafwhisp on May 23, 2015 18:53:47 GMT -5
I have heard a lot about how it is better to get a ferret from a shelter, but the problem is I can't find any breeders or shelters in my area  . I have heard that the ferrets from the pet shops are not as tame, and sometimes neutered too early, making it more likely for disease in later life. I don't want a mean ferret!  I was just wondering what everyone thought on this topic. Is a pet shop ok, or not? |
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Post by bitbyter on May 23, 2015 19:09:40 GMT -5
There really isn't any difference between pet shop ferrets and rescue / shelter ferrets (they pretty much all come from a pet shop originally). The difference is that most shelter ferrets are beyond the kit stage and have often been trained already (bite training and litter box). This isn't always the case though as some end up in shelters as bad biters.
My new kit Athena is ferocious with her teeth. She has never broken skin on me (but I'm pretty thick skinned) and it is just play (she isn't biting out of fear or anger). With a kit you have to decide what you will tolerate and train accordingly.
For example, I'd never let Athena interact with a none ferret person currently but she will come around in time. If she hasn't learned from our normal interactions by the time she is about 8 months then I'll start in depth training. Right now she is still a kit and I am letting her enjoy that.
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Post by unclejoe on May 23, 2015 20:22:46 GMT -5
Kits will usually nip some, but all baby animals do. If you give yours time and patience, they will be fine. The only biters I've had came from other owners whi didn't have time for them.
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Post by Leafwhisp on May 24, 2015 10:00:31 GMT -5
So getting from a shop I okay?
Does anyone know of a shelter or breeder in Kansas Nebraska area?
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2015 11:26:20 GMT -5
Hi and Welcome to the HFF  They all need a home. Petshop, shelter, breeder, rescue or rehomed, I just want each and everyone to find their forever home. I have had one from a pet shop that was not a Marshall's. Two from Craigslist, that are not Marshall's. My baby came from a local pet store, she is a Marshall's. My latest was rehomed to me by my doctor. She is a Marshall's. They are all wonderful and I am so happy to have them. One way to find shelters is to google Find ferret shelters near your area. You can look at Petfinder.com, the local shelters often post their ferrets. It's a finicky site, but under Breed; type in Ferret. You can put in within how many miles. There is a Ferret Shelter site in Kansas called FerretHotline for the Kansas City Ferret Association. They seem to have a good site. Check out Craigslist. This time of year, people move and leave for college. That's how I found my bonded pair. Good Luck and I hope you find someone who needs you. Please keep us posted. (dance) |
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Post by Heather on May 24, 2015 11:27:44 GMT -5
If you decide to get a kit....look for the double dot tat. I can't believe I'm telling someone to get a Marshals ferret but they're the best beginner ferret. They're usually very docile and only nip a bit. Avoid RC (single bar tat) and PV (no tat) and Triple F (no tat).
Otherwise get an older shelter kid who's been worked with and needs love and a forever home (this I would truly advocate) if you're a beginner handler. Most breeders will not sell to a beginner without huge amounts of support.
ciao
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Post by Leafwhisp on May 24, 2015 17:21:52 GMT -5
Thanks!
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. I have heard that the ferrets from the pet shops are not as tame, and sometimes neutered too early, making it more likely for disease in later life. I don't want a mean ferret! 
