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If your away from home can I leave my ferret in a cage or do you leave them in a ferret-proof room?
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∙ 14y ago
It would be better to leave them in a ferret-proofed room and they get plenty exercise that way. I personally do not cage mine at all and leave them in my bedroom which is ferret proofed. It's very stressful to leave ferrets in a cage, which can lead to obsessive behaviors from boredom. Ferrets are not caged animals, you cage them for their protection.
From other contributors: You can leave them in either one just make sure he or she has toys to play with while you are gone.
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Do you want a ferret to get used to his cage right away?
I would say yes. He needs to be adjusted to it. However, I wouldn't just leave him in there. He needs to adjust to you as well. Swap off Handleing him and giving him time to get use to his cage. Have fun.
Why does your ferret rattle his cage door?
He wants out. Is your ferret getting enough time out of it's cage?
Is a ferret okay without another ferret?
Ferrets can be okay by themselves - as long as they have plenty attention from humans and plenty of time out of their cage. My ferret is an only ferret after his cagemate died of old age at 9 years. I do not cage him, letting him free roam in a ferret proof bedroom, and I play with him a lot as he does demand my attention. If your ferret is going to be alone if you are away from home frequently, like for a job or school, then another ferret would be needed for companionship.
Where could one purchase a ferret cage?
One may purchase a ferret cage at Petco, Petsmart, Atwoods, or Walmart.
Is it safe to put a ferret in a hamster cage?
You can put a ferret in a hamsters cage on a temporary basis as long as it's not being used to house hamster's as the ferret will kill them. A ferrets needs a large size cage made for ferrets.
Do ferret cages have to be off the ground?
No the ferret cage does not need to be off the ground.
How can you keep a ferret cool?
Keep the ferrets cage away from direct sunlightMake sure the ferret has a dish of water at all timesPlace a damp towel on top of the ferrets cageHave a fan in the room (Not aimed directly at the ferrets cage and place it somewhere the ferret cannot reach it)Freeze a bottle of water, wrap it in a blanket or towel and place it in the cage (they ferrets will lie beside it to cool down)Have a dish of water large enough for the ferret to get into so he/she can cool off it itMake sure the ferret has somewhere shaded to get out of the heat
What could a ferret cage be under what category?
Ferret cage category might be under small mammals, small animals or exotic animals
Can you use artifitial turf in a ferret cage?
Artificial turf would be OK to use in the ferret cage as long as it is washed with soapy water on regular basis and ferrets nails are trimmed. If ferrets nails start to catch on the turf, it should be removed right away.
Should you get a dog kennel or a ferret cage for a ferret only for two days?
Yes. Or board them at the vet or get them a sitter.You can use a pet carrier for temporary housing, I have two pet carriers (small and large) as I do not own a cage nor do I cage my ferret.
How much exercise does a ferret need?
A ferret should be allowed out of the cage for about 4 hours daily. Outside time of the cage, walks on a harness is fun!
Where do you keep a ferret?
In a ferret cage. You can buy them at pet stores and a starter kit to help you out. Hope that helps!
