Ferrets

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
they need big cages jordan, if you arnt going to have a house ferret, which you arnt because tikeya would give it a heart attack, then you should have a HUGE cage like one for a chinchilla.. or bigger. ..
Good luck with your research. .

jordon has a Tikeya too, that is neat, i have always loved that name

but ferrets dont really scare that easily LOL, mine will go after anything lol

[wolfsoul]

Thanks for all of the info! That's funny that you mentioned the duck soup, I actually found a recipe for that on the net and saved it just incase.

I don't have a Tikeya lol, but Jynnelle does, and we're moving out together.

The cage I have is fairly big; maybe not big enough, but the ferret wouldn't be inside it all the time. I'd probably give it free run of my room while I'm at home (with the door closed lol, Tikeya would want to eat him ). I have a picture of the cage somewhere....I would hang a nice big hammock in it.

[wolfsoul]

This is the cage I have. I wouldn't leave the bottom the eay it is though, since it's a wire bottom. I'd cover it up so the ferret wouldn't get hurt. And I'd hang a hammock in it, so there's a comfy second floor. Is this cage good enough?

[Rio and Me]

Hi I'm getting a ferret soon too.
I've got to travel a small way to a rescue centre because they dont sell them in any petshop around here.
i'm buying a large cage the day i get one etc.
I only want one possibly 2.
It will be out with me when i'm home and take for short walks.
I cant wait to get one he he
Ky and Rio

[Aspen and Misty]

My rats live in a large 3 story Ferret cage. I would probly (hopeing they NEVER do) wait till my ratties go ( ) then get a ferret, that way I don't have to spend all that money on the cage!!! (and I have like 2 or 3 years to research!)

I dunno about your cage Jordan, Ferrets need fairly large cages, although, I am no expert.


Ash

[tutebugs]

I have 2 ferrets and am more then willing to get any information you need....I have four messengers, if you'd like to know one of the to contact me just let me know.

[Rio and Me]

Tutebugs i would like to PM you and ask a few small questions is that allright?
Ky and Rio

[lv4dogs]

Wolfsoul, that cage would be allright for one ferret & only short term until you could afford a bigger cage. maybe rig it up so you have another floor in there? And as long as you give your fert plenty of out time.

& yes be very very careful w/ the fert around tikeya, or any other dog that has a strong prey drive.

[wolfsoul]

I have some extra wire on hand. It's good quality stuff. I'm sure that I could build another floor to it. I'm going to measure the cage later.

[lv4dogs]

zip ties!!! they are great to keep on hand for tons of things, but i have used hundreds of them since i got my ferts (1.5 years ago). you could zip tie the wire (just make sure the wire is tough enough to withstand their weight, you dont want it if it sag) to the cage but use lots if ties though.
then you can get carpet remnant & lay it or zip tie it to the floor, but for the bottom floor (you can use it for the top floor too) i would use linoleum.
good luck, any /'s let me know, you can pm me too. I have made cages before & remodeled them & attatched them to other cages etc...

did you get your fuzzie yet??? they are great pets!

[tikeyas_mom]

tikey wont be going into jordans room . At least not while im around. She has a cat and rats so I am going to be extra weary around them. I have rats to thoug, so as long as they are out of Tikeyas reach then it will be ok. Siberian huskies are very crafty and will find a way to get in a cage that is at their eye leve, so I would suggest to Jordan right now that she keep it up. VERY high.... for its safty.

[tutebugs]

Originally posted by Rio and Me
Tutebugs i would like to PM you and ask a few small questions is that allright?
Ky and Rio

That would be just fine...feel free

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
tikey wont be going into jordans room . At least not while im around. She has a cat and rats so I am going to be extra weary around them. I have rats to thoug, so as long as they are out of Tikeyas reach then it will be ok. Siberian huskies are very crafty and will find a way to get in a cage that is at their eye leve, so I would suggest to Jordan right now that she keep it up. VERY high.... for its safty.

i know the husky thing, believe me LOL (my fav breed) But i was also reffering to the ferts as they are very very sneeky (nothing compared to huskys LOL) they will try to explore evry nook & cranny & will try to escape everytime the door opens.

but i would just keep the door closed instead of putting the cage up high, unless you have it secured well, as ferts are bigger than rats & can sometimes wiggle the cage off of a base thats too small, plus it if were to fall that could cause injuries.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by lv4dogs
i know the husky thing, believe me LOL (my fav breed) But i was also reffering to the ferts as they are very very sneeky (nothing compared to huskys LOL) they will try to explore evry nook & cranny & will try to escape everytime the door opens.

but i would just keep the door closed instead of putting the cage up high, unless you have it secured well, as ferts are bigger than rats & can sometimes wiggle the cage off of a base thats too small, plus it if were to fall that could cause injuries.

I rather have jordan keep the cage up high with a small risk of it falling then have it on the ground where Tikeya will get a hold of the cage and terrorise the poor ferret...

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by lv4dogs

did you get your fuzzie yet??? they are great pets!

Oh nooo lol, not yet. This won't be for quite some time. My mom said that I can get whatever pet I want next year (we got in a big fight today because they have dumbo rats at the pet shop that I want ), and I'm going to take that literally. She probably means next year after I move out, but she didn't mention the moving out part, so too bad for her.