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Midwest 142 Ferret Nation Double-Level Ferret Cage with RampsPreparing For Your Pet Ferret
Your ferret’s cage is his home and his safety-zone, providing him a place where he can eat, drink, sleep and play comfortably. For this reason, the cage needs to be large enough for him to easily move around and should be, at least, two tiers high. Ferrets should not be kept in cramped quarters or in aquariums for an extended period of time - not only will he be very unhappy in such an enclosure, but it is not a healthy surround for him either. Lack of proper ventilation will increase the ferret stink factor, but can also put your ferret at risk of heat stroke by keeping him in an enclosed tank.
Like humans, inactive ferrets can gain weight and obesity can lead to a wide variety of health problems. For this reason, the more space that the ferret has in his cage, the better off he will be. Ferrets love to climb, jump, roll and play - unless you plan on spending a lot of time with your ferret out of his cage, it’s highly recommended that you pay the extra and invest in a ferret tower. Standing 3 feet or more in height, they offer several levels and plenty of room for an active ferret to stay occupied.
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Marshall Octo-Play for FerretsFor the best cages, choose one that has sturdy wire sides and a solid floor. While wire cage bottoms may seem tempting, they really aren’t effective for ferrets and they also put your ferret at risk - feet can easily become lodged between the wires and can lead to loss of circulation or broken bones. Keeping your ferret on a solid floor will prevent this, as well as making his cage easier to clean in the long run. Also be sure that your cage has a secure locking mechanism or you may wake to discover that there has been a jail break in the house while you slept. Ferrets are notoriously clever and quite adept at opening their own cages, given the opportunity.
Bedding is another important aspect of your pet ferret’s cage. Whether you seek to cover the entire bottom of his cage or just a litter box, it’s important to choose a product low in dust, absorbent, non-toxic, and it should ideally help to control odor. The best options for your ferret’s litter tray are either recycled paper pellets or corn cob bedding, though many ferret owners also sprinkle a liberal covering of aspen shavings over the bottom of their ferret’s cage. Ferrets love to burrow and push materials around, and seem to find a special delight in aspen or corn cob bedding.
Ferrets also love beds to sleep in. One of the most common ferret beds on the market is the ferret hammock. Hanging in the top of the cage, it gives the ferret a comfortable and cool bed where he can lounge about during the day. Ferrets also enjoy various cubby-hole toys but, in the event that you don’t have those, they can find temporary entertainment playing under a shoebox with an entrance cut into it.
In addition to this, you will need to make sure that you have a sturdy dish that you can use to feed your ferret in. Ceramic dishes work extremely well because ferrets will not chew on them and, due to their weight, they are very difficult to tip and spill. A large water bottle will provide your new pet with clean, clear water on a daily basis, which is equally important. While bottles cost a bit more than dishes, they are worth the difference because you only have to fill them once or twice a day, and they don’t get polluted with bedding and bits of ferret food.
About Pet Ferrets | Preventing "Stinky Ferret Syndrome" | Preparing For Your Pet Ferret
Choosing Your Pet Ferret | Bringing Your Pet Ferret Home
