I've recently adopted 2 ferrets that are 2 months old. I've had ferrets before but have always gotten them as adults and never had to train them. They have a large cage (about 6 ft. high with 5 levels) that is currently split into 2 complete separate areas so they each have a nice size condo until they are ready to live together (they were adopted separately). I've got each of them a large ferret litter box (rectangular) and I've got them both using them. The problem I'm encountering is that although they use the box on their 'main' floor and don't mess anywhere else down there - they poop everywhere else on the second level. Instead of going downstairs to use their box they'll just go (often not even in a corner) and go back to what they were doing (I've watched this). In their defense, they are still getting used to getting up and down stairs and are a bit unsteady on their feet so far. My question is this - do I need to show some patience as they are still getting used to maneuvering up and down the ladders and perhaps when they are a little older and can go up and down with no problem they will likely use the box? I'm considering putting a triangle box on each upper floor (to save a little space) but the idea of keeping all of them clean is daunting (I hate that the boxes are too big to fit through cage doors so you have to take the cage all apart to get them out!). I certainly don't want to do it if there is still hope of them learning to get to their box when they need to go. Also, is there a way to deter them, using a certain cleaner or something from previous areas? Just looking for some advice from the pro's :) Thanks, Gretchen [Posted in FML issue 5274]