Ferret Home
Is your home and your ferret home going to be the same thing? You should make the choice early. Some people have been known to “ferret proof” a bedroom and call it a day. Most people opt to buy a cage, or a real ferret home.
These tend to be more than just cages, depending on what type you get. They often have multiple levels or compartments in which you can create your ferret’s habitat. This is very important because your ferret needs place to play. They also need for their litter tray to be away from their sleeping area. I’m sure you understand why.
This separation of compartments also allows for some to be lights or darker, warmer or colder to allow your ferret maximum comfort and activity. I’m hardly suggesting you set up heaters and an array of mirrors and doors, but you can have different objects in different places that your ferret can use to meet such needs. The ferret hammock meets a variety of those needs as discussed in another article.
You also want to make sure your ferret home is safe. This criterion is not necessarily met. For example, did you know that wood chips in the cage can hurt a ferret’s feet or cause respiratory problems? The same can be said of wire flooring (for the feet part). An easy way to get around this is to put something over the ferret home’s floor. It doesn’t have to be anything special, just get rid of the grating. The uneven distribution of weight is part of the problem.
This is probably the easiest and simplest way of setting up a welcoming space for your little buddy to stay in if you can pony up the cash. If you can’t, you didn’t plan very far ahead when getting your ferret. These run on average between $50 and $200.
I don’t want to be the wallet-breaking advocate, but don’t completely sacrifice the comfort of your little buddy either. Take some time to look for one that covers the right balance of comfort, safety, and expense. It may take you a little while and you might have to ask a few people, but it can be done.
Amazon is always one of my favorite places to look. If you’re an internet shopping fiend like me, you can check it out below.
