QUESTION:
I have an unfixed male, Beavis, who I rescued 2 years ago from a bad home. I know alot about ferrets but not much about breeding or unfixed ferrets. Last year we found a couple who had a unfixed female and we tried breeding them. The couple unfortunately did not take proper care of the mommy and she and her babies passed on. So this year Beavis is in heat again (for> the last 6 months) and I have no ferret to breed him with. We have had to separate him because is trying to mount my other boys? How long do they stay in heat? or do they have to bred to go out of heat? I just got 2 new ferrets from someone who couldn't keep them in her new apartment. One of them is female (my first one). Beavis was all over her, so he had to be put away for a separate playtime. Can unfixed male do his business with a fixed female? or can this hurt her? Should I keep them separate until he is out of heat? I have talked to my vet about getting beavis fixed but he is older and it is expensive. I would greatly appreciate any help.

ANSWER:
Beavis should go out of heat at anytime, if it has been 6 months. Keep him separate from the others as they are already spayed and neutered.

Where are you located? It should not be expensive to neuter a ferret, it takes very little time, if you need help finding a vet in your area, a Ferret Rescue or Shelter should be able to help you find one with ferret experience. If you do not plan to neuter him you MUST keep him separate from the others it is not fair to him or them. It will start all over again next year, when breeding season comes around and will last another 6 months, males do not go out of season, when mated, as females do, best neuter for his sake!