Matthew Romoser asked: > 1) How badly do ferrets dig at carpet? Do they totally destroy it or > is it something that can be dealt with? Some of them will dig down to the bare floor, but you can protect the spots they're digging. > 2) Do they mostly dig in the corners? Or do they dig at the carpet all > around? Mainly at the bottom edges of closed doors. Sometimes at the edge of anything they think they have a chance of getting into or under (e.g., a couch an inch above the floor). > 3) What is the best way to keep ferrets from digging? Don't count on it. You're much better off thinking of ways to protect the spots that they do dig. Cut a piece of plastic carpet protector to the right shape and fasten it to the floor. Other choices include chicken wire, hardware cloth, wire screen, or carpet-sample squares from carpet stores. -- - Pam Greene Ferret Central <http://www.optics.rochester.edu:8080/users/pgreene/> [Posted in FML issue 1526]