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What is the best way for a ferret to have fun and exercise?
I’m a new ferret owner. Tiko (my ferret) always wants to get out and play and run. But my house is not ferret proof. I put him in the the bathroom to run around, only to find he got out. So does anyone have any ideas on how to get a ferret out and not get into trouble?
You should think about ferret proofing at least one room in your house so Tiko can get to run around safely. A good place for him may be your hallway and stairs, but be warned – if he knows that bedroom/bathroom doors open he will dig at the doors to try and get in there, this will ruin any carpet you have. This has happened to me, I have 3 Ferrets and my carpet is wrecked! Luckily my husband is a flooring contractor so we can repalce this easily and cheaply.
Another good idea is to actually play with him yourself out of the cage, that way you can see what he’s doing and keep him safe. I have old carpet tubes around my house for them to run and hide in, they also love me to shake cat teasers at them for them to try and catch, they love towel rides – shake a towel at him and watch him jump on for you to pull him along. Try teaching him tricks, this will keep him occupied and excercised whilst having fun – I have taught my 3 to come running at the sound of a squeaky toy, this is probably the best thing to teach because if Tiko decides to take a nap somewhere you can’t find him or gets somewhere he shouldn’t be, you will be able to attract him with the squeak. I have also taught mine to sit up and beg for a treat and to turn round in a circle for a treat (sooooo cute!)
I hope these suggestions help but you should definitely try hard to ferret proof a room for your fur baby! Good luck xx
FERRET FUN DAY_NSW Ferret Welfare Society (Apr 2010)
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