>From:    Todd Collins <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Sand for ferret sandboxes
>I am looking at building some sort of sandbox for ferret digging, rolling,
>tunneling fun, but I am unsure as to the appropriate "fill" material.
>Is play sand OK?  Or is loose dirt better, or something else entirely?
>Anybody can shed some light, we would greatly appreciate it!
 
I visited with someone who had several ferrets and they had set up a
Rubbermaid bin with rice in it.  The ferrets rolled, dug and played in
it.  Really kept the mess inside too since it was about 18 inches or
taller.  It looked like a great idea!
[Posted in FML issue 3142]