Hmmmmm...One of my ferts, Billy-Bob, climbed up anything, right up until
his death at 10.  Garret is now 8 and has absolutely no fear of
climbing...in fact, his favorite spot is on top of his 6 foot cage.  He
looks like Charlie Brown's beagle Snoopy, looking over the edge, down at
me when I go into the ferret room!  Only Bubba was not a climber, but...he
was blind, so any sensation or thought of height, scared him.  (He did not
like to be picked up, but once up and in my arms or on my lap, he was in
ferret heaven!) He was strong enough to climb..easily.
 
In seriousness...I believe that the ability or desire to climb is probably
linked to the freedom a fert has had throughout his life.  If he has been
caged all his life, climbing is probably kinda shakey, as his muscles
aren't strengthened for climbing.  But, if the fert has had a lot of time
running free and getting into mischief, well..he will climb all his life.
My opinion of course, but hey...opinions are free!  Right Bob?!!
 
For Our Ferrets!
 
MC, The Rude One
(With Garret, Snorkle, and Tuzigoot.  In spirit, Bubba and Billy-Bob)
[Posted in FML issue 2802]