the ferrets at my local pet shop are $200 should i look at the other 2 pet stores in my city and see how much?

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Answer 1

FYI, you cannot buy or sell live animals on EBAY! Where do people get their info?
$150 - 200 is about right for a young, altered ferret. Take into account the cage and accesories you're easily looking at $400 - 500 starting out.
If that scares you, look at the vet costs most ferret owners experience throughout the life of a ferret.
There's the annual checkup and shots(varies by location).
Then there are the vet bills for when they get hurt or sick and most ferrets do get sick at one point in their lives, especially as they age. One of mine had surgery for a hairball and I ended up spending almost $800 at the vets (I am using hairball remedy religiously, so go figure).
So if money is that big an issue you might want to rethink your choice of a ferret as a pet.
If you still think you want one bad enough, look at adoption.
There are lots of them all over the place waiting for forever homes in shelters and rescues. I bought my first two at the pet store and then came across a posting of two males at a shelter 1 1/2hrs away from me. The adoption fees are usually lower than the price at the store and sometimes the ferrets come with a cage and/or accessories. Just make sure it's what you really want.

Answer 2

It's alway best to "shop around", expecially with pets. Ferrets are definately ones to be careful with. The next store might be cheaper, but you need to look carefully at the health of the animal. If the pet store can't answer your questions: ie: age, male or female, have they had their scent glands removed, if so - when, other vaccinations; then move on to another pet store. Or try finding a group in your area and find someone who is willing to part with one of their babies.
Oh, $200 isn't a really bad price, but I have seen them in my area for $150 or so. Keep looking.

Answer 3

That price sounds average for animals that have already been neutered, vaccinated and usually descented. They should be able to provide you with a certificate to verify that.
It usually works out cheaper to buy one of these animals then to pay for the surgery later yourself. Females, in particular, absolutely have to be spayed unless they are to be used for breeding. It's a bit more optional with males but usually done with pets to keep the smell and aggression down.

Answer 4

In SC they go for $130 for one. That doesn't include anything else, like cage, food, etc.

Answer 5

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