>Its been said here many times, that fans aren't adequate for keeping
>ferrets cool.  I have found this statement to be rather misleading and
>hope to provide a less-expensive way to cool your little furry-bunches
>than purchasing (they ain't cheap, ya know?) an air conditioner, as well
>as paying all that money (as well as draining all that electricity!) for
>running the energy hogs.
 
I use a simple evaporative cooler I bought from the hardware store.  I
think it was $65 or so.  I do have to fill it with water each day.  It
drops the temp in the room about 10 degrees.  On really really hot days,
I also use pop bottles filled with water and frozen.
 
Cheers!
Matthew and Paula in CO with P.B., Sherlock, and Gryphon (the ferts) Quinn
and Seneca (the dogs).
[Posted in FML issue 3505]