Intact ferrets for sale

Can you buy unneutered ferrets?

Ferrets are usually spayed or neutered and de-scented prior to purchase. Unless you want to breed your prospective pet, surgical sterilization is highly recommended. Intact (un-neutered) male ferrets have a STRONG musky odor, and they can be more aggressive.

What is an intact ferret?

An intact female ferret is a jill, and a spayed female is a sprite. An intact male is a hob, and a neutered male is a gib. Baby ferrets (less than 1 year) are kits.

Do Petco ferrets come neutered?

All Petco ferrets have been spayed or neutered and scent glands have been removed. Developed with and approved by a qualified veterinarian. Diarrhea Loose stools caused by poor diet, stress, internal parasites, unclean housing or infectious organisms. Consult with a veterinarian to determine cause and treatment.

Is it better to get 1 or 2 ferrets?

Ferrets don’t cope well living alone and should be kept in pairs or groups. You’ll often find them having an impromptu play, charging around their enclosure and springing at each other. One thing’s for certain, they always choose to snuggle together in a big pile when they sleep.

What states is it illegal to own a ferret?

Where Are Ferrets Illegal. There are two states where ferrets are completely illegal: California and Hawaii. That means they are legal in the remaining 48 states, but local laws (depending on city or county) can choose to follow their state guidelines or provide a stricter law.

What happens if you don’t neuter a ferret?

If a female ferret isn’t neutered it can be hugely serious. Female ferrets called ‘jills’ are ‘induced ovulators’. This means they need to mate to stimulate the ovaries to release eggs. If the jill does not ovulate, she’ll continue to produce oestrogen (she’ll stay in season until they’re mated).