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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 21:52:55 GMT -5
We want to put together a 'ferret run' of sorts for (supervised) outdoor play. He will always be supervised because the ancient trees behind us are homes for a large Owl and several different Hawks. Plus, I'm sort of hyper vigilant anyway (just ask my son  ) What do you guys do aside from leashes and harnesses? Does anyone have outdoor play areas set up I could see pics of or ideas for one? Thanks! ~Kelli |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 21:58:54 GMT -5
I've got a question as well. About how much time, leashed, do you think is an ideal amount of time outside per week? I was going to do 3 times a week, for 1 hour each day.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 22:04:57 GMT -5
Our guy Loki goes out everyday on his leash. He gets anywhere from 30mins + outside time. The only reason he goes outside this much (besides how fun it is to watch him play and dig) is because he loves it so much. If I dont take him outside he scratches at the door like a dog and just stares at me until we take him out.
~Kelli
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Post by Heather on Oct 7, 2011 23:32:24 GMT -5
My guys play outdoors all the time. I too, have a family of hawks that live at the top of my property and many wild animals who call my living area home, even a couple of wild weasels, not just my wee stink minks ;D This is the tunnel that goes down to the play area from the house. It is completely covered and allows my wee ones to safely move from the house to their play area. This allows my brats free access to come and go as they please  This is their entrance from my bedroom   This is the brats running along under the deck, which is just outside that doorway This shows you the top of the play area  and the area under construction   This is Captain Jack coming out of the dig box after the area is starting to grow over and look more natural  This is my brats playing outside on a warm winter day     This is Mad Max playing in the dig box  Playing in their swimming pool  Lady "B" enjoying some dig time  ciao |
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Post by Sherry on Oct 8, 2011 12:04:23 GMT -5
Also- check in the "ferret cages" area. It also has picks of outdoor play areas.
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Post by shilohismygirl on Oct 8, 2011 13:02:57 GMT -5
HEATHER. That is so awesome!!! What is the tunnel to the play area made of? Wood and what screening? You are a true furbaby innovator! I've seen your tunnel room as well, and you always impress me with your OH SO COOL ideas!!  |
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Post by Heather on Oct 8, 2011 15:42:26 GMT -5
I can't claim the design of the outdoor area, thank you anyway  That was a combined thought process between myself and hubby (he did all the work). The tunnels are wood and wire but we're going to revamp them as the guys love to sleep in the upper portion of the tunnel and I have to keep poking them with a stick to get them to wake up (not cool  ). We're going to device a door type system so that all I have to do is unlatch the frame and pull the sleeping fuzzes out. The whole space had to take into consideration the wild critters that live here. I've got raccoons, skunks, weasels, red tailed hawks, barn, grey and screech owls, wolves and coyotes (not to exclude the odd stray cat but only until the coyote get them). The enclosure not only had to keep my little ones safely inside but keep the local inhabitants on the outside. ciao |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2011 16:47:38 GMT -5
Oooohhhhh mmmyyyyyyyy Heather! I do not dare show this to Loki or he will hate me forever out of jealousy! That is an AMAZING area! So much grander than I was thinking, but it got my wheels turning  Gonna keep an eye on freecycle now for the little tykes outdoor toys. You have a lot more wildlife than I do, I love having them around (especially since I'm in the middle of the city) but I just don't want them eyeballing ma babeh! Is there anything on the top of the run? I was thinking a tarp of some sorts in case its raining. Thank you Sherry for the reminder, I thought I had looked through there but might have missed it, I'll go check it out now! ~Kelli |
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Post by Heather on Oct 8, 2011 16:59:16 GMT -5
There is screening on the top, that is why it's as small as it is. I'm in the process of thinking of an expansion but I've not quite got my head around what I want to do ;D ;D
ciao
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2011 17:05:08 GMT -5
That's an incredible setup! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2011 17:12:36 GMT -5
... it's as small as it is... You crack me up! Thats at least twice the size I was thinking! Guess it's time to keep up with the ferrents  |
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Post by Heather on Oct 8, 2011 17:29:16 GMT -5
You should check out Marie's set up. I think there are some links in this section. I envy her ferrets, the set up is so beautiful
ciao
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Post by Heather on Oct 8, 2011 17:52:39 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2011 21:47:12 GMT -5
Holy Beejebus! Thats Insane in a way! Wow! And what adorable ferts too! We're going to have to do something less Ritz Carlton and more Days Inn  We own-slash-rent our home (SO's grandparents technically own it but we're responsible for everything) Plus I wouldn't mind designing something portable for when we travel to my family's farm. My mom has a lot of dogs I don't trust. |
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). We're going to device a door type system so that all I have to do is unlatch the frame and pull the sleeping fuzzes out. The whole space had to take into consideration the wild critters that live here. I've got raccoons, skunks, weasels, red tailed hawks, barn, grey and screech owls, wolves and coyotes (not to exclude the odd stray cat but only until the coyote get them). The enclosure not only had to keep my little ones safely inside but keep the local inhabitants on the outside.