gorr
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Post by gorr on Jun 23, 2021 19:34:43 GMT -5
Is there any downside health wise to having an unneutered male ferret? reading up on the subject of neutering it seems there is a lot of downsides to all options available...I'll be keeping my ferrets in an out door enclosure (shed) so wont mind the musky smell so much.
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Post by lumboo on Jun 24, 2021 1:16:11 GMT -5
My breeder said they can get a bit aggressive when in season if they aren't mated.
They can't live with other males either because of fighting, even if they usually get on.
They can also be more aggressive with humans, even if they're usually soft and playful. It's basically everything you'd expect a surge of hormones to do.
As you have already stated,they also have a stronger smell.
They can be in season for 9 months in a year, depending on the light, so be prepared if you decide to keep them unneutered
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Post by unclejoe on Jun 24, 2021 18:19:41 GMT -5
You can look into chemical castration, which is hormone therapy. You can have a vasectomy vs castration, but the hormones will still be there. Unless you plan on breeding (not for faint of heart,or beginners) It's best to go thru one season (with advice from other breeders or ferret vet) and then castrate, or do it just around 9 months. Does your breeder have any restrictions about altering?
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Post by Thérèse on Jun 28, 2021 8:14:08 GMT -5
Although not common, but also not so rare it can be considered a freak occurrence, testicular cancer is a health risk for intact male ferrets.
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