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Post by biohack88 on Oct 7, 2017 20:59:44 GMT -5
Hello Everyone!
I recently adopted a kit. He is now 11 weeks old. I am looking for a playpen to use when I take him over to friends' homes, so I have somewhere to set him down when I can't give him 100% of my attention.
I am not sure whether I should put the money in now to get a metal one, or if one of those cloth, popup ones would do the trick. I do not plan to leave him unattended in it for long periods of time.
In the end, I'll probably get both, but I am wondering if a cloth one would serve my needs for now, or if ferrets are too keen at putting holes in them.
Thank you!
Jordan
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Post by unclejoe on Oct 7, 2017 21:56:44 GMT -5
Prevue Pet Products SPV40094 is comparable to Marshall's playpen and a lot cheaper. drsfostersmith.com has this one, also good. www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=6067+28200+6265&pcatid=6265 you need 1 inch bar spacing, max, and 29" height is standard. Ferrets can climb and jump, so you need to keep that in mind. Shorter heights and wider bars will not contain ferrets, and some have been known to defeat these playpens. I will say that we've had a combo of Marshall and Prevue playpens on our porch for 2 years now with no signs of rust. |
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Post by Heather on Oct 9, 2017 1:36:00 GMT -5
I would go with the Marshals 11 panel playpen and forgo getting those cloth things. Yes, it's heavier but it lasts forever and is worth it in the long run. I use a double 11 panel for kits and it does amazing for them. I also use it for travelling.
ciao
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Oct 9, 2017 5:30:11 GMT -5
An 11 panel Marshalls Farm on sale for $47 www.petsupplies.com/Search.aspx?query=playpenMarshalls come in an 8 panel or 11. Do make sure the specs are as Unclejoe has mentioned when buying. Playpens come in shorter sizes, but ferrets need the 29" tall panels. All, as far as I know, are 1 inch spacing between bars. I have two 8 panel Marshall Farms and one of these that I got shipped free to Walmarts, They do not have it in the store-- will have to order Walmarts online. It will even connect to the Marshalls and yes it is blue:) It is 8 panels. www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Pet-Pet-N-Playpen-Small-Animal-Cage-Small/14100902If nails get any length, ferrets will climb cloth playpens. |
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Post by biohack88 on Oct 16, 2017 19:53:12 GMT -5
Thank you for the recommendations everybody!
I decided to to with the Super Pet N Playpen, and it seems like a good investment so far.
It's been great to use when I'm over at friend's house. I just keep it in in my trunk along with my little guy's "travel kit."
I do plan to eventually get one of those cloth ones that I can take and put in a backpack for small outings and stuff, but I'm glad I got the more secure one for my trunk first.
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Post by LindaM on Oct 16, 2017 23:51:34 GMT -5
It would waste your money to buy the cloth ones, and endanger your ferrets if you plan to use that when traveling, eg. somewhere away from home/outside. Ferrets will love nothing more than to shred up that mesh. I do have a soft carrier I have used for mine on quick vet trips, and they generally don't claw at it as I usually have a hand stuck in there playing with them on the way to the vet, but I have witnessed how fast it can get hurt from scratching, and not to mention my lot are currently very interested in shredding up the bug window screen in their bedroom and Ares has made it outside into the window well through the mesh.
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Post by biohack88 on Oct 23, 2017 0:33:56 GMT -5
Thank you all for your recommendations.
I was able to order the pet n play on Amazon with 2 day shopping for around $40.
I keep it in the trunk of my car, along with his "travel kit" (a bag w a litter box, a bag of cedar pellets, and some toys) for when I take him to visit a friend's house.
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