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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2016 13:18:09 GMT -5
I read about feeding dens on here so I hoped providing some would keep them from dining in their litterbox, but I still find chunks of meat in their litterboxes, absolutely covered in litter. the feeding dens I provided are a coffee can and a flower pot/pail laid on their sides, tied to different levels. I wanted to do the bin/Tupperware version but haven't been able to find anything dark that was the right size.
I also have the additional problem were as soon as the food is gone, they go right back to pooping everywhere. my ferrets are still in litter training bootcamp....so there cage is essentially only one level (bottom) but I found I could add a level if I made it their dining area with food and water. it works until they run out of food (middle of the night usually) then they WILL designate it their primary toilet area, despite the water bowl still being in the other corner (they will poop on either side of it.) they also poop on bedding, well one of them does. so far the only thing they won't poop on or near is food.
they are progressing with their roaming time toilet habits, but I swear they are regressing as far as cage litter training.
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Post by raynebc on Jun 13, 2016 13:31:27 GMT -5
I'm not sure what they'd think about standing in a round, possibly slippery surface. You could try something as simple as a 12 pack soda box with just the usual one corner removed, laid on its side for easy access. My girl ferrets often like to grab a chunk of food and stand in the entrance to the box which is otherwise completely walled off, preventing their brothers from bothering them while they eat.
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Post by Sherry on Jun 14, 2016 10:20:49 GMT -5
I agree. I would just use cardboard boxes that you can toss after a week or so.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 10:31:40 GMT -5
Wynstan has decided the best feeding den is his Daddy's shoes. Daddy is not amused but I sure am.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 11:12:42 GMT -5
I will try cardboard
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jun 14, 2016 13:51:21 GMT -5
Wynstan has decided the best feeding den is his Daddy's shoes. Daddy is not amused but I sure am. :heehee: Read more: holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/21089/feeding-dens-litterboxes#ixzz4Ba4p6LMFMy blaze has gotten several bad habits that seem to bother hubby more than me ----wished I had not told him what a wardie is. Leelee is now officialy "Wardie". It does roll off the tongue nicely  Annabelle wants privacy while eating. I have a big bin turned upside down, but they would rather run to another room with food. Maybe they prefer tiny???  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 14:10:54 GMT -5
Each one has their own individual preference. Just like two year olds then it's up to us to figure out what works. :bow:
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 19:41:12 GMT -5
What's the purpose of the feeding den?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 19:53:24 GMT -5
If you have a business (a group of ferrets) then one may worry that the others will steal their food which they often try to do from a natural instinct. Providing a feeding den or safe place for them to eat or stash reassures them that their food is safe. That's one reason why ferrets often will stash food in their litter box which hides the smell from predators or their friends. holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/4544/feeding-den-setups |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 12:41:39 GMT -5
 well I've gathered up some boxes. next to figure out how to turn them into proper feeding dens. |
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Post by raynebc on Jun 15, 2016 12:48:54 GMT -5
For the long boxes like the center one in your picture, opening one of the two small sides of the box should be fine. For other box shapes, you can tape them closed and cut a hole one one of the sides large enough for the ferret to easily get in and out.
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jun 15, 2016 13:23:39 GMT -5
I put thrift store pillowcases or receiving blankets or whatever for the floor. Lift box and wash the blanket underneath. I do same thing for my bin---do not want to take the big thing to tub and rinse nor pop lid off all the time.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 13:47:30 GMT -5
 here is their new setup. as stated previously, my guys are still in litter training boot camp, so adding new levels is a bit tentative but maybe they are ready for graduation. I've outlined the 5 feeding bins. I'm hoping this arrangement will prevent them from pooping on random corners. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 16:54:13 GMT -5
well, it's so far a success maybe? no errant pooping...but the boys are ignoring the new levels, and the girl is not quite using the feeding dens correctly   |
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jun 19, 2016 20:22:47 GMT -5
While some people do not like cutting their cages--I made my top shelf solid all the way across, i used a tunnel system for them to access the different levels. I used a jig to cut metal and wide zipties to hold in place. that little gap --I fixed with a strip of wood. Just wondering if maybe boys are ignoring level because they need to be more sure- footed? Other things u can use to help stretch out hammocks and to drop them lower--- r shower hooks that clamp together.  |
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