The best way to buy a ferret is to find a reputable breeder or adoption agency. You should also make sure that you have a good understanding of how to care for a ferret before you make the purchase.
Costs involved in owning a ferret
Like most pets, ferrets have regular veterinary checkups as well as any medical issues that may arise. This can add up to a significant amount over the course of a year. Apart from this, there are a few other maintenance costs that you should be aware of.
Medical care costs
Just like any animal, ferrets are susceptible to getting sick. If they do, you will need to take them to see a veterinarian. On average, a visit to the vet for your ferret will cost between $50 and $100. This is just a snapshot though and may vary depending on what the issue is as well as where you live.
Food costs
Ferrets are carnivores and eat a meat-based diet. They do not need as much food as you might expect though and the average bag of ferret food will last about a month. On average, this will cost $7 to $10 per month.
Cage setup costs
Your ferret is going to need somewhere safe to sleep, nest and hide when they are at home. The average cage for a ferret will cost between $100 and $200. This does not include the cost of bedding, toys and other accessories which you will also need to purchase.
Ferrets for sale near me
Here is a list of Ferret breeders in the US.
Ferret breeders in Alabama
Forever Home Ferrets
10016 Allison Drive SE
Huntsville, AL 35803
Tel: 256 457-3284
Grady, AL 36036
Tel: 334 301-3558
Ferret breeders in Alaska
Forget-Me-Not Ferrets Shelter and Rescue
8530 E 17th Ave
Anchorage, Ak
Tel: 907 242-6698
Leask’s Ferret Rescue
PO Box 91693
Anchorage, AK 99509
Tel: 907 562-5122
Ferret Friends, Inc.
917 N Solar Place
Vail, AZ 85641
Tel: 520 762-5568
Ferret breeders in Arkansas
Director: Susan Hayes
Fayetteville, AR – Bentonville, AR
Tel: 479 313-2979
Tender Heart Wildlife Rehab
Director: Andrea White
213 Bunch Springs Rd.
Berryville, Arkansas 72616
Tel: 870 350-4189
Ferret breeders in California
South Shore Ferret Care Rescue & Hospice
500 Terry A Francois Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94158
Tel: (781) 249-4628
P.O. Box 162057
Sacramento, Ca 95816
Tel: 833-4FERRET
Ferret breeders in Colorado
2102 S.Clarkson Street
Denver, CO 80210
Tel: 303 733-0086
Ferret breeders in Connecticut
14 Sherbrooke Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-3838
Tel: 860 247-1275
Ferret breeders in Florida
Fuzzy Follies Ferret Rescue
Winter Haven, FL
Tel: 863 956-0202
Luna’s Ferret Shelter & Rescue
Spring Hill, FL
Tel: 352 346-7809
Ferret breeders in Georgia
Georgia Ferret Association
6326 Lively Way
Cumming, GA 30040-6268
Tel: 770 554-1204
Ferret breeders in Hawaii
Ferrets are strictly prohibited as pets under Hawaii law!
Ferret breeders in Idaho
Ferret Haven Shelter/Rescue of Boise, Inc
2712 N. 28th Street
Boise, ID 83703
Tel: 208 342-2966
Ferret breeders in Illinois
824 Church St.
German Valley, Illinois 61039
Tel: 815 266-1342
Ferret breeders in Indiana
Ferret Rescue & Halfway House
7150 State Road 44
Martinsville, In 46151
Tel: 765 349-0265
Ferret breeders in Iowa
Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc
5452 NE 22nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Tel: 515 262-9503
Ferret breeders in Kansas
PO Box 186
Manhattan, KS 66505
Tel: 785 456-8337 or 785 317-0078
Ferret breeders in Kentucky
Tel: 502 778-8317 or 502 608-7790
2401 Dixie Highway
Louisville, Ky 40216
Ferret breeders in Louisiana
Woogie Wescue
Baton Rouge, LA
Tel: 225 663-9466
1037 Landry Road
Breaux Bridge, LA
Tel: 337 444-6468 or 303 520-9330
Ferret breeders in Maine
The Ferret Zone
Dresden, ME
Tel: 207 737-9107
Ferret breeders in Maryland
Loving Arms Ferret Sanctuary
Middle River, Maryland 21220
Tel: 410 908-0249
Ferret breeders in Massachusetts
Educated Ferret Shelter
43 North Main Street
South Hadley, MA 01075
Tel: 781 224-1098 or 413-538-7108
Ferret breeders in Michigan
Bowman’s Ferret Rescue
670 Bluff Street
Quinnesec, MI
Tel: 906 221-6088
Ferret breeders in Minnesota
Mn Ferret Rescue and Sanctuary
Anoka, MN
Tel: 763 443-4643
Ferret breeders in Mississippi
Raisins From Heaven Ferret Rescue & Sanctuary
Hernando, MS
Tel: 901 335-6536
Ferret breeders in Missouri
FURRY Ferret Rescue
St. Louis, MO 63139
Tel: 314 608-0370
Ferret breeders in Montana
No information available!
Ferret breeders in Nebraska
Cherokee Ferret Rescue and Shelter
513 South 35th Street
Omaha, NE 68105-1312
Tel: 402 933-5109
Ferret breeders in Nevada
Angel Ferret Shelter Services
387 Oak Spring Ct.
Henderson, NV 89003
Tel: 702 943-0848
Ferret breeders in New Hampshire
4 Li’l Paws Ferret Shelter
49 Pescott Rd.
Brentwood, NH 03833
Tel: 603 778-0172
Ferret breeders in New Jersey
Concerned Ferret Owners
95 Locust Ave.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Tel: 201 741-0887
Father Natures Ferret Rescue
33 Fifth Street
Wood Ridge, NJ
Tel: 201 438-8677
Ferret breeders in New Mexico
Ferrets First of New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM. 8822
575 885-3567
Ferret breeders in New York
Empire Ferrets
Ridgewood, NY
Tel: 917 324-0594
Ferret Rescue
Yonkers area, New York
Tel: 914 476-1370
Ferret breeders in North Carolina
Dook-N-Dance Ferret Shelter
110 Harbord Drive
Midway Park, NC 28544
Tel: 910 548-2831
Ferret Guardian Rescue Haven, Inc
111 Bay Berry Ct
Statesville NC 28677
Tel: 704 838-1615
Ferret breeders in North Dakota
Fargo, ND
Ferret breeders in Ohio
Angels for Animals Rescue League
211 South Greenlawn Avenue
Elida, OH 45807
Tel: 419 339-9408
Ann’s Ferret Shelter & Adoption Inc.
Manchester, OH
Tel: 937 549-1960
Ferret breeders in Oklahoma
Safe Haven Animal Rescue for Ferrets
Bethany, OK
Tel: 405 503-2747
Ferret breeders in Oregon
Lane Area Ferret Shelter and Rescue
Eugene, OR
Tel: 541 484-1090
Ferret breeders in Pennsylvania
Hide-E-Hole Ferret Rescue, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Tel: 412 481-5927
Ferret breeders in Rhode Island
Warwick House of Hope
Warwick, RI 02886
Tel: 401 921-5324
Ferret breeders in South Carolina
Camden Ferret Rescue
Camden, SC
Tel: 803 424-1012
Ferret breeders in South Dakota
324 Industrial Drive
Spearfish, SD
Tel: 605 642-1576
Ferret breeders in Tennessee
Ferret Rescue/Referral Org of TN
Arlington, TN
Tel: 901 829-3040
Ferret breeders in Texas
For The Love of Ferrets
League City, TX
Tel: 281 332-4948
Ferret breeders in Utah
Utah Critter Sanctuary & Ferret & Mink Rescue Shelter, Inc.
Tel: 801 808-1145
Ferret breeders in Vermont
Rainbow Ferret Rescue
2003 Main Street, #1
Cavendish, VT 05142
Tel: 802 236-8151
Ferret breeders in Virginia
Director: Lisa Leidig
Tel: 757 481-9604
Ferret breeders in Washington
Beacon of Hope Ferret Haven
1336 N Cambrian Ave
Bremerton, WA 98312
Tel: 360 633-6380
Ferret breeders in West Virginia
Theresa’s Little Critters (TLC)
PO Box 70235
Charleston, WV 25301
Tel: 304 345-9554
Ferret breeders in Wisconsin
Hortonville, WI 54944
Tel: 920-735-1896
Ferret breeders in Wyoming
Wyoming NO KILL Ferret Rescue
PO Box 304
Guernsey, WY
Tel: 307 836-2037
You should consider the following tips when buying a ferret:
Size and energy level: Ferrets come in different sizes and energy levels. Some are small and calm while others are large and high energy. Choose a size and energy level that is right for you and your home.
Ferrets can live to be 7 or 20 years old. A young ferret (under 2 years old) will be more active and require more time and attention than an older ferret. Some people want a young ferret because they believe the animal will adapt easier to new surroundings and lifestyle. Others prefer an older ferret because the animal has already grown up and is more stable.
Male and female ferrets have different personalities. Male ferrets tend to be more active and playful while female ferrets are usually more laid back.
Ferrets come in many different colors. Some people prefer a certain color based on breed or genetics.
Ferrets can have short or long coats. They can also have wool-like coats or no coat at all (these ferrets are called baldies). Choose a coat type that works with your lifestyle and climate.