subject: What you need for your Ferret Houses [print this page] Ferrets are known as active and energetic creatures, but they have the tendency to get bored easily. Due to this, as a responsible owner, you should try your best to create ferret houses that can catch your pet's interest. A comfortable and cozy beddings, toys, litter trays or boxes and treats are the primary things that you should consider to include in your ferret shelter.
You also have to make sure that your ferret's shelter does have lots of space to allow your pets to play and move around as much as they want. Your ferret's shelter should measure at least 18 inches by 30 inches by 36 inches and should have at least 2 levels, as this is the most recommended if you do have one ferret or a pair. These creatures do love to have a lavish life and so it is important to make your ferret houses decked with the right bedding as well as litter boxes.
Ferrets are considered clean animals and so when it comes to their homes, they want something neatly decked and clean. So when you are to build a house for your ferret, make sure to include pens for your pet, small water bottles, dry foods, deodorizing sprays, litter boxes and toys. Also, when thinking of materials that should be used, always consider making ferret houses out of wire or metals that are hard plastic-coated. You also have to make sure that the gaps of the openings on your ferret's shelter do not exceed 1" by 1", which is the standard measurement for all ferret houses. Glass aquariums are not advisable to be used as ferret houses since there is a tendency that air circulation cut down might occur and this may not be good for your pet.
You can use a square litter pan for your pet's litter boxes, instead of the cornered ones as most ferrets enjoy placing all their four feet inside the pan while they are using it. Make sure to provide a litter box for your ferret's shelter and use recycled paper or wood as pellet litter. Lots of beddings may be required as well and this is due to the fact that ferrets do enjoy burrowing. T-shirts, hammocks, baby blankets, sweatshirts or snuggle sacks can be used as beddings. To make sure that your ferret is having a nice time while inside its shelter, you should also keep some toys with it like tubes, balls and other numerous treats. Last but not the least; make sure to keep your ferret houses away from direct sunlight as ferrets will not survive in high temperatures.
