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Post by geohiccup on Mar 27, 2017 10:29:30 GMT -5
Hi all, wasn't sure whereabouts I should post this topic so health care seemed to be the closest one and most related  Would this litter be alright to use for a ferreets litter tray? I intend to use the same corner styled litter box my rabbit uses- she is very well trained I know some may ahve concern for the mixing of rabbit and ferret however I do not intend to let them roam free at the same time as I know ferrets have instinctual hunting instincts, although there may be exceptions I don't intend to risk this so my bunny and ferret won't be roaming the house at the same time www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JKCCWS2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1It's an all natural litter made up of compacted hay, would this be alright? I know ferrets aren't meant to consume plant matter, however I doubt a ferret consuming any other type of litter would be beneficial either? Unless I used shredded paper? Thanks all, Georgia |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 27, 2017 10:41:50 GMT -5
If it is a pelleted litter it should be okay. However you should be aware most ferrets won't use corner litter boxes as it is too difficult to fit their entire body in it, which they need to be able to do. Best bet is to get a styrolite rectangular container large enough for an adult ferret to easily fit into, and cut one end down to a 1"(2.5cm) height and sand the edge smooth.
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Post by geohiccup on Mar 27, 2017 10:46:13 GMT -5
If it is a pelleted litter it should be okay. However you should be aware most ferrets won't use corner litter boxes as it is too difficult to fit their entire body in it, which they need to be able to do. Best bet is to get a styrolite rectangular container large enough for an adult ferret to easily fit into, and cut one end down to a 1"(2.5cm) height and sand the edge smooth. Would a large cat litter tray do the same job? Thanks for the reply by the way |
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Post by Sherry on Mar 27, 2017 10:48:40 GMT -5
Yes it would Same thing though- cut the edge down or fuzz may refuse to use it  They are notoriously lazy when it comes to litter boxes  |
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Post by geohiccup on Mar 27, 2017 10:59:56 GMT -5
Yes it would Same thing though- cut the edge down or fuzz may refuse to use it They are notoriously lazy when it comes to litter boxes Oh that's quite adorable  I'm quite lucky with my bunny to be honest, she's 5 almost 6 months (on the 3rd of April) and is brilliant with the litter tray A little minx for chewing anything she's not meant to, though! So our room is luckily rabbit and ferret proofed already Working on the two spare rooms next to mine, one is designated to be the bunny's room to run around in and the other will house a play room for the ferret ^.^ Alongside my bedroom of course, run of the top floor really |
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Post by Lily on Mar 27, 2017 20:07:03 GMT -5
A regular cat litter box works great! I use that for my ferrets.
As for litter, I used woodstove pellets for the longest time. It's cheap and super efficient in absorbing smell, but the tracking was insane. If you want to try woodstove pellets, just make sure they're kiln-dried and pet friendly.
Any recycled paper-based litter is good too; Yesterday's News is my personal favourite. Make sure to avoid clumping cat litter though, as it can harm ferrets.
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Mar 28, 2017 4:26:03 GMT -5
I would not use perfumed litters either.
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Post by Sherry on Mar 28, 2017 9:37:44 GMT -5
Keep in mind all clumping litters aren't made the same. It is CLAY clumping litters you need to avoid. Ones made from wheat, walnut, or corn cob are fine. 3 examples are World's Best cat litter, Blue Naturally Fresh, and Swheat Scoop.
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Post by LindaM on Mar 28, 2017 12:58:31 GMT -5
Yep, we use natural corn cob litter in our house for the cat and ferrets. The ferret boxes will also get a sprinkling of paper pellets on top, just to help keep any litter tracking down or stop litter from potentially sticking to little feet. The corn litter absorbs amazingly well compared to using just using paper litter (I'll never do that again). My ferrets also don't bother digging in it nor try to eat it, I think they've each only ever once tried to dig it the very first time we introduced it and never again.
Abbey is also correct, avoid scented litters at all costs, I know some of the feline paper pellets get scented and we avoid those and get the scent-free ones, and the corn litter also doesn't have a scent added. Fragrances in things tend to upset ferrets' little respiratory systems and give some of them allergies too, so best to steer away from those.
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