{"id":190986,"date":"2022-07-27T05:50:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/"},"modified":"2022-07-27T05:50:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T05:50:41","slug":"how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much do white ferrets cost?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_do_white_ferrets_cost\" title=\"How much do white ferrets cost?\">How much do white ferrets cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Is_a_white_ferret_rare\" title=\"Is a white ferret rare?\">Is a white ferret rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Are_white_ferrets_good_pets\" title=\"Are white ferrets good pets?\">Are white ferrets good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_is_a_white_ferret_called\" title=\"What is a white ferret called?\">What is a white ferret called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_is_an_all_white_ferret\" title=\"How much is an all white ferret?\">How much is an all white ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_does_a_ferret_cost\" title=\"How much does a ferret cost?\">How much does a ferret cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_as_a_pet\" title=\"How much does a ferret cost as a pet?\">How much does a ferret cost as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_of_ferret\" title=\"What is the rarest color of ferret?\">What is the rarest color of ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Can_ferrets_be_naturally_white\" title=\"Can ferrets be naturally white?\">Can ferrets be naturally white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_ferret_is_white\" title=\"What does it mean when a ferret is white?\">What does it mean when a ferret is white?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Are_ferrets_an_easy_pet\" title=\"Are ferrets an easy pet?\">Are ferrets an easy pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Why_ferrets_are_not_good_pets\" title=\"Why ferrets are not good pets?\">Why ferrets are not good pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Is_it_hard_to_own_a_ferret\" title=\"Is it hard to own a ferret?\">Is it hard to own a ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Are_ferrets_cuddly\" title=\"Are ferrets cuddly?\">Are ferrets cuddly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_breed_is_a_white_ferret\" title=\"What breed is a white ferret?\">What breed is a white ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Is_the_white_ferret_called_an_albino\" title=\"Is the white ferret called an albino?\">Is the white ferret called an albino?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_do_you_name_a_white_ferret\" title=\"What do you name a white ferret?\">What do you name a white ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_is_the_cheapest_ferret_you_can_get\" title=\"What is the cheapest ferret you can get?\">What is the cheapest ferret you can get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_are_white_ferrets_at_PetSmart\" title=\"How much are white ferrets at PetSmart?\">How much are white ferrets at PetSmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#What_is_the_rarest_color_ferret\" title=\"What is the rarest color ferret?\">What is the rarest color ferret?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_Much_Does_owning_a_ferret_cost\" title=\"How Much Does owning a ferret cost?\">How Much Does owning a ferret cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_do_ferrets_cost_at_Petsmart\" title=\"How much do ferrets cost at Petsmart?\">How much do ferrets cost at Petsmart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Does_a_ferret_make_a_good_pet\" title=\"Does a ferret make a good pet?\">Does a ferret make a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#How_much_are_ferrets_as_a_pet\" title=\"How much are ferrets as a pet?\">How much are ferrets as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-do-white-ferrets-cost\/#Is_a_ferret_a_good_house_pet\" title=\"Is a ferret a good house pet?\">Is a ferret a good house pet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_white_ferrets_cost\"><\/span>How much do white ferrets cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>a kit (a baby ferret) will cost around $100  500, and an adult will cost about $100  300.<\/b>Most Popular Types of Ferrets and Average Cost from a Breeder (Lowest to Highest)Sable<b>$100-200<\/b>Black Sable$100-200Albino$100-200Champagne$150-3002 more rowsx26bull;Jul 19, 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_white_ferret_rare\"><\/span>Is a white ferret rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albinism in pet ferrets is far more common than it will ever be in wild ferrets. This is because, in the wild, albinism is typically a liability. So far fewer albino animals will survive long enough to pass along their genes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_white_ferrets_good_pets\"><\/span>Are white ferrets good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets make excellent pets for people who have the time for them, and who bond well with animals. Ferrets are naturally quiet, friendly, inquisitive, intelligent, and companionable. At certain points in the day, they are also exceedingly active and capable of getting themselves into trouble unless they are supervised.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_white_ferret_called\"><\/span>What is a white ferret called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albino Ferrets<\/b> Their fur of both the guard hairs and the undercoat will be white or a pale cream. Albino ferrets have ruby red eyes and pink noses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_an_all_white_ferret\"><\/span>How much is an all white ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typical costs: White Albino ferrets[3] have a creamy coat, red eyes and a pink nose and cost around <b>$50-$130. Black Sables have dark eyes and nose and run about $75-$250. Other colors and mixes include chocolates, sables, silver tips and blacks that run about $130.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ferret_cost\"><\/span>How much does a ferret cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albinism in pet ferrets is far more common than it will ever be in wild ferrets. This is because, in the wild, albinism is typically a liability. So far fewer albino animals will survive long enough to pass along their genes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_ferret_cost_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How much does a ferret cost as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, with the average being around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_of_ferret\"><\/span>What is the rarest color of ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sable is the most common and <b>cinnamon is the most rare, but ferrets come in a myriad of color patterns. There are eight basic ferret colors: Albino, Black, Black Sable, Champagne, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Dark-Eyed White and Sable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ferrets_be_naturally_white\"><\/span>Can ferrets be naturally white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical description. <b>The domesticated ferret can be born with a wide range of fur colors, including dark-eyed white, sable, black sable, silver, albino, cinnamon and chocolate<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_ferret_is_white\"><\/span>What does it mean when a ferret is white?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albino Ferrets<\/b> Their fur of both the guard hairs and the undercoat will be white or a pale cream. Albino ferrets have ruby red eyes and pink noses.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_an_easy_pet\"><\/span>Are ferrets an easy pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets are members of the weasel family that have been domesticated for over 2000 years. They are highly intelligent and social pets and, even though <b>they seem just like a small, easy to care for a pocket pet, they are a big responsibility and often require just as much care as a cat or dog, if not more!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_ferrets_are_not_good_pets\"><\/span>Why ferrets are not good pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are not trainable animals, they do have a horrible odor and it&#8217;s really not possible to housebreak them. Plus, they&#8217;re mean, vicious little animals, she said. Nevertheless, the popularity of pet ferrets is soaring, with an estimated 1 million now in homes and 50,000 sold annually.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_hard_to_own_a_ferret\"><\/span>Is it hard to own a ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re very high maintenance. Because they&#8217;re agile escape artists, ferrets must be caged for safety when unsupervised. They need the largest cage possible, and they require plenty of time out of the cage, with social interaction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_ferrets_cuddly\"><\/span>Are ferrets cuddly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets are cuddly, spunky pets that can be great for people who have time to take them out of their cages every day and play with them. Ferrets are playful, mischievous, entertaining little animals who can bring endless enjoyment to a family.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_white_ferret\"><\/span>What breed is a white ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albinism in pet ferrets is far more common than it will ever be in wild ferrets. This is because, in the wild, albinism is typically a liability. So far fewer albino animals will survive long enough to pass along their genes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_white_ferret_called_an_albino\"><\/span>Is the white ferret called an albino?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Siamese mitt: These ferrets look the same as a Siamese but have lighter-colored mitts. Striped white: A striped white ferret is mostly white, with a dark stripe down their back. The stripe may extend into the tail, and their eyes are either pink or dark ruby. Their nose may be pink or pigmented to black.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_name_a_white_ferret\"><\/span>What do you name a white ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>white ferrets do exist that aren&#8217;t albinos, albino ferrets possess a genetic disorder. Albinism reduces the amount of pigmentation a creature produces, resulting in white fur and red eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_ferret_you_can_get\"><\/span>What is the cheapest ferret you can get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Albinism in pet ferrets is far more common than it will ever be in wild ferrets. This is because, in the wild, albinism is typically a liability. So far fewer albino animals will survive long enough to pass along their genes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_white_ferrets_at_PetSmart\"><\/span>How much are white ferrets at PetSmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, with the average being around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_color_ferret\"><\/span>What is the rarest color ferret?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the breeding and location, ferrets can cost anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, plus the cost of housing, food, and other supplies. However, not every pet store sells ferrets, so you can&#8217;t just pop into the local PetSmart and pick one out.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_owning_a_ferret_cost\"><\/span>How Much Does owning a ferret cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>$250-600 per year<\/b> The average yearly cost for one ferret is around $250 to $600, which includes monthly and annual expenses. If your ferret is healthy and doesn&#8217;t need to see the vet often, your annual expenses will be low. It&#8217;s important to remember that this is just the average, and costs can go beyond $500.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_ferrets_cost_at_Petsmart\"><\/span>How much do ferrets cost at Petsmart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the breeding and location, ferrets can cost anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, plus the cost of housing, food, and other supplies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_ferret_make_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Does a ferret make a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ferrets are members of the weasel family that have been domesticated for over 2000 years. They are highly intelligent and social pets and, even though <b>they seem just like a small, easy to care for a pocket pet, they are a big responsibility and often require just as much care as a cat or dog, if not more!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_are_ferrets_as_a_pet\"><\/span>How much are ferrets as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although the cost of the purchase of a ferret and its scheduled care will vary depending on the area, you can usually plan on spending anywhere from <b>$75 to $250, with the average being around $100, for the ferret itself, depending on the pet store or breeder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_ferret_a_good_house_pet\"><\/span>Is a ferret a good house pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ferrets make good pets if you want to maintain peace and quiet in your household. Although known for their high energy, ferrets are very quiet too and sleep for about 18 hours per day! They are not nocturnal, but sleep the majority of the day just like cats do.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How much do white ferrets cost?Is a white ferret rare?Are white ferrets good pets?What is a white ferret called?How much is an all white ferret?How much does a ferret cost?How much does a ferret cost as a pet?What is the rarest color of ferret?Can ferrets be naturally white?What does it mean when&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190986"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=190986"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/190986\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=190986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=190986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=190986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}