Covering the ramp w/a piece of polar fleece cut to size or a folded baby
blanket works wonders for little ferret feet.  Polar fleece is by far the
easiest because there's no sewing involved & it washes beautifully.  If
you know anyone that sews ferret bedding, they usually have scraps big
enough to use, or you could probably get scraps big enough from any
fabric store for practically nothing.  Cut strips wide enough to cover
the top of the ramp & long enough that you can wrap it over the bars of
the cage & secure it with small or medium binder clips (cheap from
Walmart or office supply, in the paper clip section) on the top & fold
several inches under the bottom of the ramp.  You may have to reposition
it once in a while with a more rambunctious group, but it usually stays
in place.
 
It works great for wire ramps too.  It's easier on their little feet,
prevents little toe nails from getting caught, & prevents corrosion,
which will significantly extend the life of the ramp.  It also gives a
renewed look to old or corroded ramp wire.
 
Juliana Quadrozzi
FERRET BUSINESS of GA
www.ferretbusiness.petfinder.com
770.984.1417  7-10pm
[Posted in FML issue 4589]