Ferrets that are adopted from pet shelters, or bought from pet stores will be neutered. The largest breeder of ferrets in the US - Marshall Farms will have two blue tattoo dots on the ears indicating it has been neutered. Private breeders usually will not sell a ferret without the agreement that you have the ferret neutered. A whole male ferret has a really strong musk odor.
Yes, a female ferret can be neutered to keep her from going into heat.
6 months
Age is irrelevant to owning a ferret. Owning a ferret requires a lot of time, patience, knowledge, and responsibility.
If it is from a pet store they are already neuterd or spayed but if its from a breeder you will have to neuter it which costs up to 500$
A young ferret or baby ferret is known as a kit.
In the US, ferrets can be bought from private breeders, however they usually require an agreement or contract that you will neuter your ferret before breeding age. Breeding ferrets is very complex that requires a great deal of knowledge.
No, "ferret" should not be capitalized unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or is part of a title.
Ask the vet.
6 months
7 months
The costs vary between veterinarians, even in the same city. Contact your local veterinarians on costs of neutering ferrets.
4-7months.