What Are Proper Caging Requirements for Ferrets?
Select a roomy (18″Wx36″LX24″H), well ventilated, (preferably wire mesh no more than l”x2″), cage with two levels as you will need room for a litter box as well as separate areas for sleeping, eating and playing. Water bottles are suggested as many ferrets enjoy “playing” with (or IN!) water dishes and easily tip the bowls over. Towels or old sweatshirts/t-shirts are fine for ferrets to curl up inside. They all love HAMMOCKS! Since ferrets do not cover their feces, a small amount of the new recycled newspaper pelleted litter (or unscented, clay litter) is plenty. Be sure to place the litter box in a corner! Additionally, a small cat sized carrier should be purchased for trips to the vet. Never leave your ferret in the car on a hot day and always provide a hanging water bottle in the carrier during transport. It is extremely dangerous–to both YOU and YOUR PET–to leave your ferret loose when traveling by car. Are Ferrets Trainable? Ferrets are very clever. They can recognize their name
