care of ferrets
No, ferrets cannot live in a plastic storage container, aquariums, etc. Ferrets need a large wire cage (cages made specifically for ferrets) with plenty of ventilation. Ferrets cannot be caged continuously and for their health, need several hours out of their cage daily.
Ferrets require some type of soft bedding that they can burrow into as they sleep about 18 hours a day.
No, it is not safe to eat pine needles as they can be toxic and cause harm to your health.
Pets are pricey so make sure you have figured the costs before you get one. PetProductsByRoyal.com has some great cages for ferrets.
http://www.cavycages.com provides information on SAFE inexpensive home-made cages that owners can make.
Pine-Sol cleaner is safe to use on any sealed surface.
Mice form part of the wild polecat's diet, meaning that while eating them will present a slightly increased chance of your ferret contracting disease from the mice (they may also get fleas), it will be safe enough to not worry about. I suspect that, if you keep ferrets and have mice in your home, it'll be almost impossible to stop the ferrets eating them!
No. Most guinea pig cages are cat safe. If the cage is enclosed your guinea pigs should be fine. It is safest to have a latch though just in case.
A ferrets favorite activity is a dig box - a container filled with long grain rice (DO NOT USE instant rice). Other alternatives can be - potting soil, play sand, dried beans, ping pong balls, or pebbles can also be used to satisfy your ferrets digging behavoir.
Petroleum distillates would be safe for ferrets IF the product is made specifically for ferrets to be used to treat ear mites.
Pine is generally safe to consume in small amounts, such as in the form of pine nuts or pine needle tea. However, some species of pine may contain toxins that can be harmful if consumed in large quantities. It is important to properly identify the species of pine before consuming any part of the tree.