Another Ferret Question

[josaphine32]

I am just a tad worried i am keeping my Ferret on blankets to keep them warm as i was told they dont like saw dust!!! The blanket that i have given them is a pick nick blanket do they automatically try to get tangled up or are they ok and just playing....

[josaphine32]

i think i am beeing too over protective...but i would rather be that than not bothering......they are so cute...but i am worried about them getting suficated due to getting tangled up...but i swear they are doing it on purpose playing..

[kopend]

how can your ferret's get tangled up on a pinic blanket?

[clair3934]

Mine have towels a fleece crackle sack an old duvet cover and a soft cat basket to sleep in don't worry about them getting tangled up, just be sure to keep the claws in check as they sometimes split and can catch on the blanket so they can't move around this could also break a toe or leg. :-)

[dilf]

sawdust, straw, sand and earth will all work tho some ferrets will react to sawdust its generally not the case. dry draughtproof housing is essential ,ferrets are hardy animals and can tough it out with thick coats all winter they do not need picnic blankets as these can soak up the urine and cause dampness and all its problems

[clair3934]

I've been keeping ferrets for years they never urineate in there sleeping area in fact they go as far away from it as possible, you have to wash and dry the towels, blankets etc well before they go in to the hutch in winter, don't use sawdust with them for some reason the urine reacts with the sawdust and can cause bad chest infections.

[josaphine32]

Ok thanks, they are 8 1/2 weeks old and are adorable they love there blankets, We think there great so funny with little quirky ways and when they dance we cant stop laughing!!! The only time we dont laugh is when they bite our Toes....little rascals

[terambulan]

Please dont use sawdust for your pet beds as it can get in their eyes and cause splintering. Use ripped newspaper or shredded paper. Or even straw, if you can find it but not hay. My ferret and 8 babes live in a vanity case (those old fashioned thingys for cosmetics) with an entrance hole cut in it. Its draught proof and cosy and the lid undoes to check the babes. They're in a brick bike-shed which lets in light and is airy. The floor is concreted and they have the run of 4ft x 8ft. Plastic tubes & carboard boxes keep them amused. Water bottles fixed to wall stop them drowning....she gets very thirsty as she's feeding her babes!