Hey,
 
I have been thinking of building an outdoor playpen for the ferrets.  So
whin my friends are over and we are outside playing around so can the
ferrets.
 
My questions are:
 
Is it a good idea for them to be outside playing in a pen due to ticks and
fleas?  Is there a good way to protect them from the ticks and fleas?
 
When building the play pen is the some materials I should stay a way from?
 
Can, when I build the pen, have a shallow (no more than a ferret leg deep)
pool for them to keep cool in for the summer?
 
If anybody could help me please respond to this address soon because
spring is almost here.
 
                                   Jason a Ferret Owner
[Posted in FML issue 1875]