Some ferret questions..

[Tommy123]

Hi, as some of you know I hope to be getting some ferrets later in the year. Just a few questions...

1) I know they love to be in groups, I'd deffinetley get at least 2, I was wondering if 3 would affect the cost alot?
2)would 6x4 be ok for 3?
3)Would something like this be ok?...
All for now!! Thanks

[Tommy123]

Oh by the way my dad would build the home so it could be any size

[LoveForLizards]

There isnt much difference between 2 and 3 ferrets. Its when you x that by 2 that you have the problem ("Ferret Math"!) .
That would be awesome for them, providing the mesh is a maximum of 1"x1" - if your getting young females or young small males then it will need to be 1/2"x1"

[Tommy123]

Originally Posted by LoveForLizards

There isnt much difference between 2 and 3 ferrets. Its when you x that by 2 that you have the problem ("Ferret Math"!) .
That would be awesome for them, providing the mesh is a maximum of 1"x1" - if your getting young females or young small males then it will need to be 1/2"x1"

Ok thanks very much!

[tinks30]

I have 5 ferrets. 2 boys and 3 girls all rescued. If you have never kept ferrets b4 i would recomend getting a rescue one. As baby ferrets are like tazmainian devils and boy are their teeth sharp! I think ferrets are nicer over 6mths old. The dog kennel looks great. Like said b4 i would go for the smallest grade avairy type mesh. I brought a large hutch, it said it was fine for ferrets, within 10mins one of the girls was making a bid for freedom!!!

[Tommy123]

Originally Posted by tinks30

I have 5 ferrets. 2 boys and 3 girls all rescued. If you have never kept ferrets b4 i would recomend getting a rescue one. As baby ferrets are like tazmainian devils and boy are their teeth sharp! I think ferrets are nicer over 6mths old. The dog kennel looks great. Like said b4 i would go for the smallest grade avairy type mesh. I brought a large hutch, it said it was fine for ferrets, within 10mins one of the girls was making a bid for freedom!!!

Yes I've heard they escape through very small holes!

[LoveForLizards]

Originally Posted by tinks30

If you have never kept ferrets b4 i would recomend getting a rescue one. As baby ferrets are like tazmainian devils and boy are their teeth sharp! I think ferrets are nicer over 6mths old.

100% agreed!

[Tommy123]

Hi, a few more questions!

1) When I play with them outside would I play in the cage or could I let them out and into the garden?
2) I know I feed the ferret food stuff, how much do I need to feed?
3) I also know I have to feed them meat but how often? And can it just be meat like from tesco's?
4) Is there any other foods/treats I can feed?

Thanks

[Tommy123]

any help greatly appreciated

[Tommy123]

Sorry I keep bumping but need to let my mum know about these things, thanks