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Which Cage Should I Get?

September 12th, 2011 3 comments

Hey!
I’m thinking of getting a new rat cage, but I don’t know which rat cage would be better …. I have two rats BTW and I want it to be big enough where I can fit the following:
Wheel (http://www.petco.com/product/14921/Super-Pet-Large-Silent-Spinner-12-Wheel.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch)
Pirate Sleeper (http://www.petco.com/product/112324/Marshall-Pet-Hanging-Pirate-Ship-Hangout-For-Ferrets.aspx?CoreCat=MM_Ferret_SleepersHideouts)
Hammock (http://www.petco.com/product/103974/PETCO-Nylon-And–Plush-Hammock-For-Ferrets.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Ferret_2-_-PETCO%20Nylon%20%26%20%20Plush%20Hammock%20For%20Ferrets-103974)
Branch Perch
Two ‘bridges’
Litter Box (http://www.petco.com/product/109093/PETCO-Small-Animal-High-Back-Litter-Pan.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch)
Water bottles and food bowls

Here are the cages!
http://www.petco.com/product/113675/Prevue-Hendryx-Earthtone-Dusted-Rose-Rat-And-Chinchilla-Cage.aspx?CoreCat=certona-_-ProductListTopRated_Rat_3-_-Prevue%20Hendryx%20Earthtone%20Dusted%20Rose%20Rat%20%26%20Chinchilla%20Cage-113675
http://www.petco.com/product/15487/Super-Pet-Multi-Floor-Ferret-Home.aspx?CoreCat=firstinresult_SAHabitatsAugPOST
http://www.petco.com/product/116401/Midwest-Critter-Nation-Single-Unit-with-Stand-Small-Animal-Cage.aspx?CoreCat=RatHPCagesHabitats
There might be a time when I have three rats (maybe) so I think all of these would hold them. If anyone has ever had any of these cages before I would love their input on them, though the reviews say they’re pretty good. Thanks so much!

Why wont my ferret sleep in the hammock?

August 11th, 2011 5 comments

We just got a ferret 2 days ago and he won’t sleep in is hammock. His cage is big but he chooses to sleep on the ground. He did a friend when we got him but we didn’t get the friend. Could he be depressed and we play with him a lot.

My rats/rat cage smell like urine constantly. Any suggestions?

July 9th, 2011 4 comments

I have 5 male rats that are about 10-12 weeks old. 3 of the males are from the same litter and the other 2 are from a different litter. The 2 are also a week or so older. I have a 5 level ferret cage for them and it seems there is more than enough space for them. I clean their cage every four days and the very next day after I clean the cage, it immediately smells like urine. I bathe them all before I put them back in the cage and they also smell like urine, a day or so later. They poo and pee in their house, on the levels, in their hammock…everywhere! I’ve considered litter training them but a friend told me they won’t urinate in the litter, only poo. I’m not going to give them away but I can’t stand the smell! Please help!

Need opinions on Ferret cage.?

June 28th, 2011 5 comments

I know Ferret Nations are said to be the best cages on the market for Ferrets, but recently a woman offered to sell me this one for 0
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h258/Druidess79/cagebigone.jpg
It stands 5′ also comes with a stand with rollers that makes it another 10" high.
It is new and includes hammocks and a lot of other accessories.
With probably some cage/ramp lining, does it look to be a good one?

She paid about 0 originally for the cage. She had bought it for her one ferret but it had died of adrenal disease shortly after.
The cage that came with my boys looks like one of these http://www.ferret.com/item/super-pet-my-first-home-2-x-2-ferret-cage-2-leve/
They lived on someone’s front porch in that cage.

Right now they are in a bedroom they are using but would like to get a cage too. Money is not an option really, since I expected to spend a lot when I took them in.

Should I make a homemade ferret hammock or buy one?

May 1st, 2011 3 comments

You see I’m getting a ferret after I build the cage. I was wondering if there is really any difference in the store bought vs. The homemade. I am trying to save my money, but get them the best quality stuff I can, so I am home making a bunch of the stuff. Can you please leave a link or instructions on how to make ferret hammocks? And ferret toys too(: that would be great! Thanks! :D

How do I forgive myself for being responsible for the death of a pet?

February 9th, 2011 1 comment

A little over 2 months ago, my boyfriend had a pet ferret. We had just moved into a new apartment and he was stressed out with work, so all he did when he’d get home is nap, eat, or play video games. His ferret was mentally sick, just from being an albino, a runt, AND from scamps, and because he was unable to care for her, I did. To be completely honest, I didn’t like her one bit. She was mean, she attacked me, she was messy and uncleanly,[she refused to clean herself or use a litterbox] etc. But I took care of her anyway, just until we could make the hour long drive out to a ferret shelter so she could get the special care she needed. Well, one day while he was at work, I was feeding her and cleaning her up and I noticed she was covered in her own feces and urine, so I went to give her a bath. I filled it about 6 inches? Something like that, and proceeded to put her into the water. She was alright at first, but when I reached down to stroke her and get her wet, she attacked me and bit the skin between my index finger and thumb. Anyone would know that a bite there is gonna hurt really effing bad, and I reacted. Unfortunately, my reaction was wrong, as I shoved her under the water and held her there until I realized what I was doing. It hadn’t even been that long, but she was very disoriented and unresponsive. I panicked and pulled her away from the bathtub onto a dry towel on the floor, then gave her the gentlest CPR I could manage. Some water came out of her mouth, she coughed, squeaked, etc., but every time I’d touch her, she’d sort of scream. I felt horrible, and regardless of her screams, continued to give her CPR until I felt I’d done enough. She seemed alright after that, though she was still slow and a tad bit disoriented, but she was moving around, sniffing and exploring a bit. I put her back in her cage and she acted like she wanted inside her hammock, so I lifted her up and put her inside and she burrowed in and that was that. That night my boyfriend and I went to the beach and stayed out till about midnight before coming home and going straight to bed. The next day, while he was at work, I went to check on Leela again, the ferret, and I couldn’t find her. I looked in her burrow hammock and I found her, dead, and already in rigor mortise. I was horrified because I realized that she was dead because of what I did. I cried and cried, then waited for my boyfriend to get home to break the news. I was surprised that I was more emotional and upset than he was, and he ended up comforting me. I didn’t tell him about that tragic bathing accident until about 3 weeks ago. Keeping it inside, that guilt, had begun to eat at me from the inside, and it was killing me. I had two major anxiety/panic attacks from the guilt of it, and one day, I couldn’t keep it bottled up anymore, and I told him. I cried, and hyperventilated, but he forgave me, and told me that it was alright, and that I could let it go now. He told me that he knew she was sick beyond any help and he didn’t expect her to live much longer, whether or not she was at the ferret shelter. It made me feel a little bit better, and a whole lot better as I’d gotten that horrible guilt off my chest, but for some reason, I can’t seem to let it go. I can’t seem to forgive myself, and I don’t know why. My anxiety carries me off into day dreams about what I’ve done, the fact that I’m the reason that something isn’t alive anymore, and it’s so strange, so upsetting. How do I just let go of it and move on with my life?

What is wrong with my ferret? PLEASE HELP!!?

November 15th, 2010 2 comments

(**I am obviously going to take my ferret to the vet, however, I just wanted other opinions from knowledgeable ferret owners in addition to what my vet tells me…so please don’t tell me to just take him to a vet b/c I will…I just feel it’s also important for me to do some research on my own.**)

My ferret Blizzard is a 1 year old male ferret. He is very sweet and usually very active, however, yesterday when I let him out to play like I normally do I couldn’t find him. (When he’s out of the cage he’s always running around playing) Finally I found him sleeping, which was very strange because he usually takes advantage and plays while he’s out of the cage. I put him away just figuring that he was tired.

Today I went to take him out of the cage…he didn’t come to the door to greet me, instead he was just cuddled in his hammock watching me. When I picked him up and put him on the floor he just laid there looking at me. I tried helping him stand but every time I did he just kind of collapsed back down. His eyes seem to be clear and alert and he doesn’t seem to have a cold. He feels slightly warmer than usually and maybe it’s just me but his heart rate seems to be faster.

I put food and water in front of him and he ate it and drank it willingly…so I don’t think he has a loss of appetite. He is also pooping still…as I was urging him to move, he finally pulled his body up…he clumsily walked a few feet, squatted, and then as soon as he pooped he just collapsed back down again. It seems like he’s just so weak… like he doesn’t have the strength to walk or lift himself up. If I push him to move he’s just falling over. Because he’s unable to move on his own, he’s just sleeping all day. His front legs appear to be weaker than his hind…he seems to fall forward first. What could be wrong with him? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!

My ferret wont play with his toys, or sleep in his hammock, is this a problem?

November 13th, 2010 2 comments

Please help, also information on how to find out how old your ferret is, other then vet.

Why is my ferret filling her hammock?

July 3rd, 2010 3 comments

Me & My fiance got a baby ferret a couple of weeks ago from petco, we got her a hammock/sling type thing, she sleeps in it. Well for the past couple of days, she’s been filling her hammock with her bedding, we gave her a sock and a handkerchief…Why is she doing it? Also, when I put my hand in to pet her/grab her, she bites me.
She’s from petco. They descent & fix all they’re ferrets

Does anyone have a pattern for making ferret beddinglike the split pocket hammock and the hanging cubes and ro

May 29th, 2010 2 comments

I foster tiny kittens and have made some hammocks which they love. I’veseen some wonderful ferret bedding that would work great on Ebay but they cost too much. I can sew a little and would like to try making some but need a pattern to follow. Any help would be appreciated.

How to let my ferret get use to the hammock.?

April 4th, 2010 3 comments

I got my ferret and hes awesome. But he wont sleep in his hammock…I think he is afraid of heights…is this normal? He wont climb the ramp thing in his cage to get to his hammock, im worried about him…

How can i make a homeade ferret hammock?

February 10th, 2010 1 comment

I am getting a ferret and its about 0.00……okay and my friend is buying me the cage….cause i dont really got money lol……..does anyone know how i can make a homeade ferret hammock NO SEWING PLEASE! i dont know how to im 13……..okay any websites,pictures,instructions would be good thanks!

How to make homemade ferret hammocks/toys?

January 16th, 2010 2 comments

From this website:
http://www.ferret.com/ferret-hammocks-and-beds/see-all-ferret-hammocks-and-beds/200/
How can I make the:
Marshall Pet Paws & Relax Hammock & Stand Assorted, Marshall Fleece Lookout For Ferrets, Super Pet Super Sleeper Fuzz-E-Floor, Puffy Odor-Eaters Ferret Lounger Red, Super Pet Simple Sleeper Play Tunnel, Ferretopia Play Corner Blue Cotton.
Please help.
Thanks

My ferret wont sleep in his hammock, should i just take it out?

December 12th, 2009 2 comments

my ferret wont sleep in his hammock, and i dont know if i should just take it out, ive only had him for a couple days, but he doesnt seem to like it, and he cant climb up to the second level to get to the food dish, so i moved it for now.

How can i make a homeade ferret hammock?

December 4th, 2009 2 comments

I am getting a ferret and its about 0.00……okay and my friend is buying me the cage….cause i dont really got money lol……..does anyone know how i can make a homeade ferret hammock NO SEWING PLEASE! i dont know how to im 13……..okay any websites,pictures,instructions would be good thanks!

How will guinea pigs react to a hammock?

August 25th, 2009 3 comments

Okay, so I want to add a hammock to my guinea pigs cage. My ferret had a hammock and loved it. I know ferrets and guinea pigs are very different. If you have a guinea pig with a hammock, how does it do with it, and what does it do? If you did research, do they actually love them? Will they be comfortable? Will it be a waste of time? Could I make ir from a washcloth? Thanks for your answers!

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