Housing

Let’s say you were having a baby. Okay now would you bring the baby home from the hospital without having prepared a crib and accessories?

Probably not. So let’s prepare for your new fuzzy family member. Select a cage designed for the ferret. A two tier condo will do just fine. Did you know that their feet can get caught in the wire mesh flooring and ramps? Cover with carpeting or linoleum. Having their foot caught is bad, but really bad if you are not home. Also, did you know a male ferret (hob) has a penis that is called a “J hook”? This is because, as the name suggests, a hook. What’s worse than a foot stuck in the wire mesh? You got it; his penis!!!!!! If this happens you must act quick to release it from the wire.

Have fun setting up the cage. There are hammocks, beds, tubes and tunnels to choose from. Toys are a serious item, however. DO NOT get soft, pliable rubber toys or hard brittle plastic ones. Make sure his/her toys are hard rubber. Remove any small pieces, such as plastic eyes, etc. Should you see any destruction at all with the toy immediately remove it. A small piece of toy can lodge in the digestive tract and kill your ferret. Please be careful with the toys. This is a mistake many make.