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Your ferrets cage mate died recently and he doesn't want to do much anymore what can you do for him?
Domestic ferrets bond strongly to their cage mates and when one dies, severe depression can develop to the point were they will quit eating and die withing a matter of days. What your ferrets need in plenty of attention from you and plenty of time out of their cage. Distract your ferret and try to get him interested in playing, ferrets like to play in tunnel, box, plastic sacks, even a tray of something they can dig in (I use puzzle pieces). If your ferret does not eat you may have to hand feed him a mixture of "duck soup" (do a Google search for duck soup ferret for recipes) because they can quickly lose weight and become very weak to the point of death.
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What size cage do you need for five ferrets so they will be comfortable?
For five ferrets, the largest cage you can afford as ferrets need room to move and exercise. Ferrets also need plenty of supervised time out of the cage for their health and welfare See related question and answer below for more information
When should I cage my two ferrets and when should I let them free roam?
Ferrets are not caged animals, but you cage them for their protection. Most ferret owners cage ferrets when they're not at home or unable to supervise them when free roaming. Ferrets need about 4 hours daily time out of their cage in a ferret proofed environment. Ferrets being burrowing animals by nature are subject to crawl and fall asleep into places that can be dangerous and you cannot get them out, like in major appliances, couches, recliners (very dangerous for ferrets). I personally do not cage my ferrets, but keep them in a bedroom totally ferret proofed so they are safe
How many ferrets of the same litter can you keep in a cage?
You can keep them all in the same cage provided it has plenty of room and they aren't confined too much. A ferrets cage size at minimum should be at least 3 foot width X 2 foot depth X 2 foot height. A large, well designed cage for ferrets is a necessity especially if you plan on keeping more ferrets in the same cage.
How often do you have to change the water in a ferrets cage?
Change your ferrets water at least once daily
How do you get a cheaper ferret without the cage and supplies?
ferrets are not cheap, caring properly for them is quite expensive. If you don't have the money for a ferrets cage and supplies, just get a dog instead.
How much exercise does a ferret get a day?
Ferrets being very social animals should be allowed out of their cage for at least four hours daily. Ferrets are not caged animals, you cage them for their protection. Prolonged caging can lead to illness, stress related disease and aggressive or abnormal behaviors in ferrets.
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.
Can a ferret live in a plastic storage container?
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.
What is the daily schedule for ferrets?
Ferrets are nocturnal and they normally sleep 15-20 hours a day. Ferrets need daily activities outside their cage of about 4 hours
Are ferrets aloud to travel on a aeroplanes?
Ask the airline whether ferrets are allowed to travel, and if so, how must they travel (in a special cage?).
Can male ferrets share a cage?
In most cases, yes they can - two of our male ferrets, Reuben and Ya'akob, have been happily sharing a cage for some time and other than the completely normal and short-lived squabbles that all ferret owners become used to, they get along perfectly well. Do remember that for the few hours each day when they're not asleep, ferrets are extremely active and as such require a large cage with plenty of space. if you're keeping two ferrets in one cage, it needs to be a very big cage. Unlike most animals, ferrets never fight over food which makes it far easier to house two together. Having said that, ferrets are highly intelligent creatures and as a result also highly individual, so if my ferrets - and indeed, all the other ferrets in the world - do something, it doesn't necessarily mean that your ferrets will do the same. Some ferrets actually prefer to be alone and some dislike all other ferrets, though the vast majority prefer ferrety company. Try putting them in the cage together and see what happens - there may be some fighting to begin with, but unless they're drawing blood let them settle. Chances are they'll be curled up together fast asleep before too long.
Do ferrets get out of their cages?
I don't see why you would have to catch them, my ferret comes right to me, but I don't cage him either. Ferret should always be trained to come to you. Are they being taken care of properly with at least four hours daily out of their cage Have they been socialized with frequent handling and playtime. Ferrets are not caged animals you only cage them for their protection. Ferrets are not "pocket pets" or "rodents". But if the ferret escaped to the outdoors, your can look to the link below to the question "How do you find a ferret that is lost"
