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Post by Sherry on Nov 17, 2011 0:46:00 GMT -5
And your question is?
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Post by dook2dook on Nov 17, 2011 0:51:44 GMT -5
just need some ideas...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 1:00:17 GMT -5
Get some help moving the cubbard then remove the poop and take the toys out so the fuzz can rehide them. Then try to find a prevue small animal playpen. I got mine at Petsmart.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 2:29:19 GMT -5
Your main concerns with ferret proofing are the following: 1) Anything they can EAT. This includes anything small enough for them to ingest AS WELL AS anything they can chew/get their little paws on. Be especially cautious of anything rubber, foam, any electrical cords (they can electrocute themselves on these), TV remotes (they will steal the buttons), pencil erasers, shoe insoles, and basically anything else THEY decide is tasty. 2) Heating vents. Unless you can physically nail your heating vent to the ground (or velcro it) you need to put something very heavy on it that the ferret can't move, while the ferret is out playing. They can easily pull these up from the ground and will climb down them... as you can imagine that won't end well. 3) Closet doors - make sure they don't swing open and that the ferret can't open them in any way. Not only can they hurt themselves with some swinging doors, but your closet probably won't be ferret-proofed. 4) Tight spaces - behind dressers/beds/other furniture. Make sure they can't get back there, because even though some ferrets can get in to these tight spaces, they can't always get out. I found my ferret once with her head STUCK between my bed and the wall, gasping for air. I was very lucky I had just stepped out of the room for a minute. My bed is now flush with my wall. 5) Windows. If your ferret has access to a window, make sure it's closed. They will escape if given the chance. 6) Basically anything else that they think is fun, but that is actually harmful. This means you've gotta THINK like a ferret ;D Get down on your hands and knees and follow your ferret around. See what he gets into and if it's harmful, remove it. Watch out for anything toxic they could consume too (medications, human food, chocolate, toxic plants, etc.). Remember there is no such thing as "ferret-PROOF". Ferret-proofing is an ongoing process and it is best to supervise your ferret at all times until you are SURE that there is nothing in a room they can get into. Even then, always do a quick inspection before play-time. And don't forget to check the "ferret" things! Bedding, toys, tunnels, etc. should be inspected weekly for damage! I've probably missed one or two things  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 3:54:44 GMT -5
Anything at least 1.5 meters off the ground they will get to. You need to be careful where everything in your room is placed. ie, my desk chair sits a meter from the desk when I'm not in it, or it will be used as a ladder to the desk. Curtains make great ladders! Yes if you have a anything remotely near a curtain it will be accessible.  |
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Post by dook2dook on Nov 17, 2011 4:28:45 GMT -5
I know about the desk and the computer chair. I once put Salems favourite treat on my desk and he mannaged to get on the chair and get his nutrigel! So yeah I do keep my chair far away from the desk. And thats an amazing photo, is it echo?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 4:48:26 GMT -5
Crafty little buggers. Nope, this was my jill, Dakoda. Echo is a bit to bottom heavy to jump more then an inch  |
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Post by xreinvention on Nov 17, 2011 19:33:40 GMT -5
Any ideas on how to block the bottoms of couches (reclining) so they can't get under it?
We'd like to be able to have their play area be out in the living room, but we haven't figured anything out for the couch yet and even though I don't let anyone sit on any chairs/beds while they are out at the current time, I still don't feel comfortable with them being able to go under the couch.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 17, 2011 20:12:19 GMT -5
I always keep furniture at least 3 inches away from the wall so nobody gets stuck. As for the couch -take the legs off or cut wood to fit around it like molding and screw it together so they can not get under it.
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Post by Sherry on Nov 17, 2011 20:32:18 GMT -5
Either take the legs off, or have a piece of thin plywood cut to fit the bottom of the sofa. Just screw the legs through it into the frame. It has to be VERY thin(1/8"), and nailed around the edges where the legs don't secure it.
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