Breeding Ferrets: What You Need to Know

The first tip anyone new to ferret breeding should hear is 'Think Again!'. It sounds rude, but breeding ferrets is much more difficult than breeding dogs. At first blush one might think the ferrets are doing all the 'work'. But throughout the whole process, the breeder will be involved in some way. It's a lot of effort and certainly not worth it for any money you might make by selling the kits (baby ferrets).

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You'll need to make sure the pair are not too closely related, as mother and son for example, in order to reduce the chances of birth deformities. Kits often don't survive birth, and that can be heartbreaking for the breeder and any fascinated children nearby. Vet bills will increase substantially, as each kit will need at least his or her first shot, and possibly a second one, before they're sold or given away.

Still want to try? Ok, here are some signs to watch for.

The first essentials are, of course, two breeding ferrets

The Long Haired Angora Ferret