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Post by Detroit on Jul 1, 2021 7:07:51 GMT -5
Hello,
I have two ferrets who i am really attached to esp the one. I dont want to rehome them but i feel like it would be in their best interest as i feel they dont get enough time out or attention. I am a mom of two toddler twins, who pretty much take up my time outside of work. i cant think of a way to ferret proof my house, or to potty train them enough to where they can even be free roam. plus my kids nd my cats worry me towards them too. my husband also wouldnt like them free roam so im in a rut. advise or suggestions?
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Post by unclejoe on Jul 1, 2021 7:34:06 GMT -5
Hi. Could you maybe let them out in one room? Or at least a ferret playpen ? If you do try to rehome them, (how old are they?) I wouldn't try o get all of your investment back.
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Post by detroit on Jul 1, 2021 7:55:06 GMT -5
I do have a room but it doesnt have doors so i block the entryways for now, going to try some new ways to block so they cant squeeze out and that may help. i think they are about 5 now, i dont remember when i got them exactly, i do know i have had them for a couple years and they were 3 then. and im not worried about getting all my investment back. i just want them to get the time and attention they need, but another problem with rehoming is im wary because the whole point of it is for someone who can let them out and interact more with them and anyone can tell you they will do that but then they just end up sitting in their cage still so i would rather keep them in that view also.
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Post by detroit on Jul 1, 2021 8:07:44 GMT -5
after talking it over with a friend and thinking, i am probably going to take my small storage room and take everything out of it and put the ferrets in there. i think not knowing how they will be treated to whoever they go to plus the stress and possible depression would just be worse for them. so i will keep them until they live out their days and then just be done being a ferrent prob. thank you!
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jul 1, 2021 9:25:12 GMT -5
An idea--- I use stretched out Kaytee play pens for ferrets to block entrances--- little rough to step over if your are petite. I don't know if a cat can jump 29 high.
For xtra sleeping variety---I use opaque rubbermaid bins. I cut entrance holes in them. I line the insides with baby blankets. My boy likes these about as good as his Ferret Nation cage which I leave open.
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Post by eclipso on Jul 15, 2021 3:42:49 GMT -5
It could help to give them outdoors time. That gives them plenty of excitement. Give them new smells like sticks and toys that move and interact with them even when you’re not there. Wood puzzles for babies can work too. Things with other animals’ scents on them. Crumbly sounding things they can get into. Another way to entertain them when you’re not there is to hide freeze dried treats (so they don’t spoil) around their enclosure. Hope these small tips help them!
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Post by unclejoe on Jul 15, 2021 8:03:14 GMT -5
An idea--- I use stretched out Kaytee play pens for ferrets to block entrances--- little rough to step over if your are petite. I don't know if a cat can jump 29 high. For xtra sleeping variety---I use opaque rubbermaid bins. I cut entrance holes in them. I line the insides with baby blankets. My boy likes these about as good as his Ferret Nation cage which I leave open. we have kats that can jump to the top of an upright freezer, and easily onto a 39 inch high deck railing. we have 3 kats and they all play with the ferrets, tho it looks rough at times. |
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Post by abbeytheferret6 on Jul 16, 2021 9:31:11 GMT -5
LOL!
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