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We use vinyl cut to the inside dimensions of the cage floor. It works
really well for us. I can vacuum and/or spray it then wipe it off. I
also get the carpet sample "squares" and put those on top for cushioning.
Sometimes I get them for free and sometimes I pay a $1.00 each. I vacuum
them to keep them clean and when they get beyond cleaning, I throw them
out.
I also use athletic shoe boxes. I tape the lid onto it then cut a hole in
one of the lower corners or on the end. I also punch some "air holes"
around the sides just to be safe. I put a baby receiving blanket inside
and they LOVE it. I even have a "2-story" one. They climb up to get in
the top one. I stacked two together and taped around both boxes. One has
a hole on the end and the other opening is on the side. I also include
towels and blankets on the floor of their cage for when they want to sleep
outside. And of course they have blankets in their hammocks. Our cage is
a three floored model by Peter Koch. The top level has a sleep box, extra
blankets, food bowl and a water bottle. The middle floor has the 2-story
sleep box, extra blankets and a water bottle. The bottom floor is FULL of
litter boxes! Not much room for accidents. There is a small cat box, a
corner box, one that has a low front and a plastic shoe box size storage
box. There is a bit of room for them to get off the ramp and out the door.
The rest is potty city.
We have a water bowl on the living room/ferret room floor. They seem
to like it better than the H20 bottles. One of our guys, (Harvey) is a
"snorkeler". Sometimes I drop raisins in and watch him submerge his head.
Too funny! I think I'll try the pool thing. I bet he would really enjoy
it!
I enjoyed the post about following a bewildered person out into the parking
lot. I've done that too! :0)
Hugs to all,
Tequita and Larry Williamson
Ferret Haven
The Piedmont Ferret Association
"The Miracle Of Life Is Found In All Creation"
[Posted in FML issue 2595]
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