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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 2:22:20 GMT -5
I need some help figuring out what kind of blanket is best to use. I would be looking for a blanket that doesn't lose threads/shed material, is easily cleaned, and primarily easy for the weeze to snuggle into/get out of the light. Also are there any kinds/style of beds that are best to block out light? What style of bed does your ferret prefer? I currently use fleece and will post a picture of their beds. I'm happy with the fleece but I find it bunches up and they can't get under it properly. It doesn't stay fluffy unless there are a ton of blankets in there.. and when there are a ton of blankets, they get dragged all over the cage  Any suggestions are appreciated!  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 2:57:21 GMT -5
When I want a fluffy warm blanket for my ferts to sleep in I use a regular sized faux fur blanket. Sometimes if they scratch it or dig it it will loose some fur but it doesn't shed that much any other time. my guys LOVE pet tents. I have a regular pop up one from frontline and another more deluxe tent that has a zip up door (with the ties to hold the door open) and net windows and they love both of them. I generally use them in winter to protect them from the wind and the rain (their cage is outside) If you're worried about the blankets getting dragged all over the place, you could secure them with clips or shower hooks or something  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2011 3:00:15 GMT -5
This is my favorite place to get bedding. www.littlefeetferretbedding.org/I prefer one side pattern cotton and fleece on the inside for beds. For floor covers I prefer all fleece. For shelf covers I prefer cotton/fleece. You gey a 15% discount too if you type in the discount code. Sent from my SCH-M828C using ProBoards |
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Post by punkchica on Dec 14, 2011 22:02:33 GMT -5
I have that pink bed in the corner, Chloe loves it, but she normally sleeps in her sleeping bag, and for the daytime I just close my curtains so its dark in the room and she always has a blanket drapped around the cage, its very cold in my house since my mother always keeps the heat at 18C
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Post by jadewolf on Jan 3, 2012 16:02:41 GMT -5
Hm, interesting. I haven't had problems with fleece blankets, which are my main type of bedding, being hard to climb into. I have noticed that the very thin, cheaper fleece gets more static than the heavier, more expensive fleece, but the ferrets don't seem to care. It may be that mine have a room, so their beds are mostly heaps of blankets in pet carriers with the door open, and they don't drag the blankets around. I wonder if it'd work to get small carriers meant for guinea pigs and put those in the cage with blankets in? I also took a couple of medium-weight fleece blankets and sewed my own sleepy sacks, which they like because I made them extra-big and long, so I roll the top edge back to make it stiffer and easier to get into. For mine, I cut a circle about the size of a dessert plate for the bottom, then a rectangle where 1 side is about 4 inches longer than the outside of the circle, and the length is about 6 inches longer than will comfortably fit a couple ferrets (say 18" or so). I sewed the rectangle into a tube, then sewed the tube to the circle, gathering the rectangle a little since it's bigger than the circle. It gives a nice roomy sack they can totally curl up in. Sometimes in winter I put one inside another, then roll the edges down together to "seal" them together, for extra warmth. Mine have the pink tent but aren't wild about it. They love the hammock that came with my first pair, it's just a simple hammock with a split top so they can curl up inside it. It does have that fuzzy white fluffy material that sheds, if I were to buy it I would look for good quality fleece instead. I got them this "envelope" bed: www.ferret.com/item/armarkat-velvet-bolster-pet-bed/493106/ and although it seems like it'd be awesome, they only like it if it's in certain locations in the room. It's great for blocking light, though. I usually toss a blanket in for curling-up-in, and doubt they'd drag the blanket out of it easily if they tried, the velvet is rather grabby. It also washes up well, never guaranteed with pet beds. |
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Post by Sherry on Jan 3, 2012 21:55:35 GMT -5
For a sleeping den in the cage, I use a rubbermaid type tub with a hole cut into it. We did have to drill some ventilation holes in it when we discovered the bedding was getting damp from all of them being in there.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2012 22:16:14 GMT -5
In the cage, I covered everything with a heavy duty black fleece. I just unfasten it and throw it in the washer. Most of the time, he sleeps out of the cage in a big Roughneck tub/lid with a(n older) sheepskin inside, a hole cut in the side and covered with two blankets (somewhat like a tent) to keep him warm, dark and quiet. When he gets too warm, he goes out and sleeps in between the blankets and the tub, so he is still warm. The tub is behind his  recliner in the corner of the room. He is soo spoiled except for the potato chip issue. Ah ha! Here is an idea for you. The 'no sew throws' you can get at any sewing and fabric shop. Very durable, cheap and lots of fabric for about 10 bucks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2012 10:48:06 GMT -5
This is my favorite place to get bedding. www.littlefeetferretbedding.org/I prefer one side pattern cotton and fleece on the inside for beds. For floor covers I prefer all fleece. For shelf covers I prefer cotton/fleece. You gey a 15% discount too if you type in the discount code. Sent from my SCH-M828C using ProBoards Yes- i can help and once you visit my site- checkout page is where you can apply the discount code go15 to save 15 % off all purchases including Custom orders. Thank for the shout out Jess!  |
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recliner in the corner of the room.