Hello, hello!
 
RE:  THE FERRET DAYS OF SUMMER
>After messing around with 2 liter soda bottles full of ice and placed in
>the cage, wet towels draped over the cage with a fan blowing across them to
>create a sort of swamp cooler effect and moving the cage to the basement
>during the hottest part of the day, I finally just caved to the use of an
>air conditioner.
 
Funny timing- I was just going to write a similar post myself.  After day in
and day out worry about my "boys" being too hot and suffering ill effects to
their health, I finally broke down and bought a window unit.  Never mind
that I don't have air conditioning; my boys do!
 
I can't tell you the relief I feel knowing that in this terrible heat, my
guys are cool and comfortable.  I used to come to work and worry until I got
home and then tried every conceivable route to cool everyone down- fans, wet
towels, relocation, you name it.
 
Trust me- if you don't have an air-conditioned ferret room, it is a good
goal.  Save up the money, look for a no-interest/no-payment sale, hunt
through flea markets and the newspaper, whatever.  The peace of mind is
fantastic.
 
A few summers ago, my Bean (then five years old) developed serious stomach
ulcers.  I honestly believe that they were a direct result of the dreadful
heat that we experienced.  Even my young boys seem very adversely affected
by the heat.  I'm so happy that I don't have to worry any longer, and I
can't recommend an air-conditioned ferret room highly enough.
 
Of course, you will then need to visit the ferrets and play with them for
extended periods of time in that cool, comfy room... : )
 
Cheers,
Gina Hart/Sage Ferrets
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[Posted in FML issue 2349]