Breeders in Michigan?

[Deleted]

Where in the world would I be able to look for a breeder in Michigan? I am not looking right now, but I may try and get my guy a friend relatively soon and I dont want to get one from MF again lol.

[nancyl]

There's a list of breeders on the American Ferret Association website. It's not complete since you have to be a member to get on it and I have no idea if there's anyone from Michigan listed. There are several in Ohio though. Just be aware that because someone is listed on the AFA site, it doesn't mean they are particularly good breeders or honest or ethical. My two cents worth.

[Deleted]

Yeah ive seen that but theres none from Michigan, not sure if im able to go to Ohio, I know that a breeder isnt necesserily a good breeder, but I got my first ferret last week and after all ive researched, I just hate Marshall Farm, and also the main thing is I just dont want one that was neutered prematurely and will run into health problems as a result of it, I know I just got him and he is still young, but im already attached to him and im already in fear about my little guy leaving me too early because he is a MF ferret, I want him to be around for a long time. Though I did want to get a female, I know that females must be spayed or bred or they will die, so im not sure if breeders are even willing to sell females unspayed or how that works, I did see on a Michigan facebook page a shelter had a ferret from a "backyard breeder", that did give me the idea of maybe calling a few shelters and asking if they had any that came from breeders, but idk since I dont want to get one older than him (9 weeks), maybe I will get another marshall one or I will just keep it me and him.

[Sherry]

Have you considered talking to a rescue about getting your buddy a friend? That way you will be able to take your little one in, and have him meet a number of them, and he can pick his own out.