Careful consideration should go into any decision to purchase a small pet from a breeder. Here's everything you need to know about Small Pet Breeders.
Good vs. Bad Small Pet Breeders
A great deal of thought, planning, and preparation should go into breeding any animal, and this is especially true of small mammals. There are many excellent small animal breeders out there who genuinely care about the animals they breed, but there are also others who run shoddy facilities with unsanitary living conditions, leading to animals that are unhealthy, adults that are neglected, and babies that are rarely touched, and therefore not sociable, friendly, and open to affection.
Finding the Right Small Pet Breeder
Breeders can be located through veterinarians, pet rescue organizations, and reputable pet magazines. Potential pet owners should do their homework and learn all they can about a breeder before even scheduling an appointment. As a buyer, don't hesitate to ask a lot of pointed questions or even leave if you're uncomfortable with a breeder, the facility, or the behavior of the animal you're considering. For those who are interested in Small Pet Breeding on a commercial basis, there are many very important details to consider. Potential breeders will need to be armed with an enormous amount of information and have suitable facilities for breeding and raising small animals. Potential buyers will be armed with information of their own, and they won't be interested in buying from a breeder who isn't knowledgeable about the animal and who doesn't run a spacious, clean facility. Other important details to consider include conception and gestation information, market demand for the animal, average litter size, parental behavior towards the offspring, health of the breeding animals, and the time commitment required in caring for newborns.
