RE:  CLEANLINESS FACTOR
Thank you, Troy Lynn for voicing this very important reminder.  I am a big
believer in keeping one's ferret cage, play area, and food/water bowls very
clean.  Both ferrets and owner will be happier and healthier as a result.
Habitually dirty cages and empty bowls are nothing less than animal cruelty.
 
On this note, I would like to share with you the cleaning solution that I
use to scrub down my fert cage and litter pans.  This solution sanitizes
and deodorizes very well without heavy perfumes; it is also very
inexpensive!
 
1 part ammonia (approx. 1/4c.)
1 part vinegar (approx. 1/4c.)
2 parts baking soda (approx 1/2c.)
1 bucket of water
The amounts and proportions may be varied to suit your needs and
preferences.
 
Two important notes!!
1. Always, always let the scrubbed surfaces dry *thorougly* before letting
   your ferrets near them.
2. Never, never mix bleach (e.g. clorox) and ammonia.  The resultant gas
   is deadly.
 
Regards,
Gina Hart/Sage Ferrets
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[Posted in FML issue 2456]