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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 15:15:01 GMT -5
Here is the blue set we put on today
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 15:22:17 GMT -5
Hi AbbyLee, the blue bins are litter boxes or feeding dens? Bedding looks nice.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 20:04:45 GMT -5
Both actually. The too is a feeding den. We had a gray one but it was too small for the three ferrets. Instead of making another den (and taking up more space) I decided to try a bigger one with multiple entry ways. So far so good! The bottom one is the litter box. :0)
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 1:28:35 GMT -5
Wow Abby your bedding came out so nicely! How did you learn to make the bedding? Did you watch a particular youtube video or did your sister just know how to do it??
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 7:22:58 GMT -5
We just laid the pans down and cut about 1 and 1/2 inch around it with each fabric color and sewed it up. The only thing is I wasn't able to figure out a way to close them up very nicely. The Velcro I got didn't really work. I'm gonna try something different next time.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 8:15:57 GMT -5
@abbylee22 Wooo the blue set looks AMAZING! I am partial to it, but both sets are very nice! You sew the same way I do, just lay them down on top and cut with an inch of lee-way. Sometimes it doesn't come out right (like your itty bitty tunnel ) but usually it works! Instead of velcro, try using buttons. They are a bit of a pain to sew on, but most new-ish sewing machines have button-holes that can be sewn on easily and they are MUCH better to wash than velcro. I would never want to wash something with velcro >_<
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:28:57 GMT -5
Won't the ferrets start chewing on the buttons though and break the bottom off or something like that Alyse? I say that because my Jean Pierre likes to chew on everything. And Abby It looks likes like you sewed them inside out and then pulled it out of the opening that you left to slide into the cage panel is that right? I want to try to make bedding some day soon
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:34:51 GMT -5
Won't the ferrets start chewing on the buttons though and break the bottom off or something like that Alyse? I say that because my Jean Pierre likes to chew on everything. And Abby It looks likes like you sewed them inside out and then pulled it out of the opening that you left to slide into the cage panel is that right? I want to try to make bedding some day soon While it might not be the easiest for novices at sewing, there is a very simple way to sew buttons so that they are on the inside. My duvet cover has this function and all this consists of is (on the open side you want to button) leaving an inch or two extra fabric. Then, while the item is inside-out, sew on buttons and holes like you would if it were not inside out (if that makes sense). When you flip it the right way, buttons will be on the inside. Harder to get to and unbutton, but also impossible to chew off unless they chew straight through the fabric. Be aware of your particular ferret's needs. If Jean Pierre is a "chewer" then you might want to ensure they're extra secure and the fabric is too tight for him to get to.
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Post by gfountain on May 13, 2014 9:38:17 GMT -5
Buttons + ferrets = potential blockage!! Even on the inside.. that hard bump is definitely an invitation to see what's inside.
And chewing straight through the fabric is NOT an issue for a ferret.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:42:27 GMT -5
Yeah JP is definitely a chewer and I don't trust my sewing at all, but its always fun to learn about new ways of doing things. Merci!
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:44:02 GMT -5
@abbylee22 Wooo the blue set looks AMAZING! I am partial to it, but both sets are very nice! You sew the same way I do, just lay them down on top and cut with an inch of lee-way. Sometimes it doesn't come out right (like your itty bitty tunnel ) but usually it works! Instead of velcro, try using buttons. They are a bit of a pain to sew on, but most new-ish sewing machines have button-holes that can be sewn on easily and they are MUCH better to wash than velcro. I would never want to wash something with velcro >_< Yeah remembered that the hard way... I threw in their new turtle with that green set to wash ans it caught and made pulls in it! Stupid velcro! I like the blue set also, I love polka dots, but I am particularly partial to green! Green and brown in particular are my favorite (dance)
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:51:41 GMT -5
Thanks gfountain - I have never seen my Ezra chew through anything like that, but I have no doubt that he could if he wanted to, so I'm sure it's a concern. Thanks for pointing that out. @killes @abbylee22 In regards to the buttons/velcro, since buttons are a potential hazard, I wouldn't recommend either. Velcro is especially terrible. Sorry you had to learn that the hard way Abby! I personally don't have either on any of my bedding, but because the entire cage is handmade I have it set up so I don't need to "secure" anything. Instead I have coroplast sheets and cut them to the size of the floor / ramp minus about a centimeter for easy removal. They can be lifted right out. At the end of the fabric that needs to be open, I simply left 3 or 4 inches extra fabric and I tuck it in and under the coroplast, which sits on top of the floor for him to walk on. The fabric for the ramp goes over both ramp + coroplast. Worst case scenario really is that they'd pull up the coroplast piece and toss it somewhere else. Or maybe crawl under the fabric. With my cage I can fit the pieces together tight enough that Ezzy would have trouble getting in or under them. They are about 1ftx1ft. I'm sure he could if he wanted to, but it'd be difficult (and harmless, anyway).
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 9:55:32 GMT -5
Won't the ferrets start chewing on the buttons though and break the bottom off or something like that Alyse? I say that because my Jean Pierre likes to chew on everything. And Abby It looks likes like you sewed them inside out and then pulled it out of the opening that you left to slide into the cage panel is that right? I want to try to make bedding some day soon I would be nervous about the buttons too, my baby is a chewer. I am lucky that she hasn't gotten into anything bad yet, but she surely tries! I will try to get pics next time I sew a bedding. I layed the fabric out, cut about 3 inches around the pan with 2 different fabrics. Make sure if there is two sided put the 'top' back to back with other fabric. Sew about 1/2-1 inch around the cut fabric, leave once side open (best to to a shorter side and one that will be against the wall of the cage when put on the pan). Turn it inside out and your good! I will try different things to 'seal' the open side, but honestly I haven't had any issues. I just make sure it's against the wall, under a ladder or feeding box and kinda tuck it in a bit. I think next time I will make that part a bit longer to be able to tuck it better. Maybe even make some ties to make them stay tighter? Not sure, but I will play with it later.
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Post by gfountain on May 13, 2014 10:07:13 GMT -5
My pan covers are a single layer of fleece, cut 4 inches bigger than the pan all the way around. Edges are folded under and sewn at a 45 degree angle at each corner. Super simple to make, easy to get on and off, no worries about velcro or buttons or elastic. Slinkee can and does get under the covers on the large shelves but the covers are tight enough that he can't pull them off all the way and I don't care if he gets under. It's kind of funny watching Minnie try to figure out why her blankets are moving, lol.
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2014 10:13:22 GMT -5
My pan covers are a single layer of fleece, cut 4 inches bigger than the pan all the way around. Edges are folded under and sewn at a 45 degree angle at each corner. Super simple to make, easy to get on and off, no worries about velcro or buttons or elastic. Slinkee can and does get under the covers on the large shelves but the covers are tight enough that he can't pull them off all the way and I don't care if he gets under. It's kind of funny watching Minnie try to figure out why her blankets are moving, lol. We intentionally did this to Ezra a few days ago, because the "open" side of his fleece covers are on the side of the cage where the door is. Normally we are so careful not to startle him (he gets really scared I think because he's deaf and doesn't have a friend so it's only me and my fiance he has to worry about in terms of being snuck up on). I stuck my hand under the fleece and wiggled my fingers and his face was soooooo shocked. I have never seen him look like that. " What is this that has infiltrated my lair?!"
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