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Post by sirspazalot on Aug 7, 2012 11:33:22 GMT -5
That actually helps a lot, thank you. I guess I was being a little overprotective with not wanting to use pressure treated wood. It makes things a lot simpler for me. I'm thinking I might lay wood down on the ground over the seems of the mesh so I can staple them into that. And I can fill in with dirt, up to the top of the wood planks. Sort of like framing out the floor. We'll see. At any rate, thx for the ideas
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2013 19:59:03 GMT -5
All of those outdoor enclosures were great, this is what i would build then put a tube attaching to the insulated and ac shed if i got he fuzzy that has been naturally raised. Like natural food and enclosure.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 10:29:25 GMT -5
my only concern is ants. Do you guys have problems with ants?? In the South theres like myriads and hordes and legions of ants (especially fireants, which i know hurt like the blazes)..
is that going to be a problem for the ferrets?
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Post by Heather on Mar 6, 2013 11:57:03 GMT -5
I've never had problem with ants. I did have a problem one year with cuterebra . That is a serious issue that must be considered by anyone taking and allowing their little ones out and about. I believe Jennifer had a problem with them too. I've not had a recurrence since then but I always check my little ones and if I even think it might be another I rush my guys to the vet. ciao
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 13:03:14 GMT -5
forgive my ignorance, but what is cuterebra?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 13:17:49 GMT -5
So does everyone think they'll fine if I did one of these attached to a ac and insulated shed?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 13:18:24 GMT -5
Be fine*
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Post by Sherry on Mar 6, 2013 15:01:11 GMT -5
Cutebera is a nasty, nasty fly larva that will grow under the skin of a living host.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 15:29:47 GMT -5
oh my god. i looked at images and im totally grossed out. So can i treat the area the ferrets can play in outside without getting the ferrets sick? and is there a way to prevent cuterebra from coming into a play area??
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Post by Heather on Mar 6, 2013 16:04:51 GMT -5
Not really. According to my vet, certain years are worse than others for treating these things so it's debated that it's caused by certain weather conditions. They usually appear (up here anyway) in the late summer early fall, usually of a damp hot year. She says that it's something that hunting dogs often get because they have a tendency to be around rabbit holes and other burrows. My guys got it late one summer. Lady "B" and Fun-Go got them. Lady Natasha and Odin both had scars but no "creature". I questioned why...the vet thought both of the ones that fought off the larvae had better immune systems. Really weird....only my white ferrets were affected, and believe me I checked. They are beyond gross. I've done surgery with my guys, stitches, tooth removals....watched the vet declaw a cat while I was helping my vet work on one of my guys...watching her remove one of those things made me feel sick. They're worse than maggots (sorry Sherry) ciao
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2013 16:07:36 GMT -5
could say revolution prevent cuterebra in the first place? just wondered.
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Post by Heather on Mar 6, 2013 16:10:38 GMT -5
You would either have to ask your vet or contact the company. I don't use the stuff but I think Jennifer might but if she does I don't know if it was before or after her wee ones got infected. ciao
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2013 19:16:15 GMT -5
I like SlinkyTigers hutch! That would be nice for winter here in Texas just to give them outdoor time!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2013 19:21:09 GMT -5
Heather! That enclosure is awesome! So funny...I am always creating an outdoor enclosure in my mind and always think of the tube set up from the house to the enclosure in the enlosed loooong ramp! Mine would love it!
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Post by Heather on Jul 5, 2013 10:28:39 GMT -5
The hobs have it fantastic right now because they've just got a cat door to their enclosure. They come and go as they please, summer/winter...no matter they've got access ciao
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