By litter box training them. They all know to go to the cat boxes when they're out of the cage and they use the litterboxes when they're in the cage. I haven't picked up a stray poop in years.
wow, was it difficult? My ferret- pan ( I copied your ferrets name, I thought it was soo cute :) )
He used to use his litter box a little bit, but now he usually crawls under my bed and poops in the corner, and suggestions on how I could get him to stop?
1) never let them out until you've seen them go potty. Ferrets are like us - when they get up they gotta go. Put a litter box on the lower level of the cage so it's right there when they're headed out.
2) ferrets tend to play very hard then crash in a couple hours - less if it's cold out. Once they've gone off to snooze, gather them up and put them back in the cage. That way they're right by the litter box when they wake up.
And it's also the ferret from the book/movie "The Golden Compass" though that one's full name is Pantalaimon. I think "pandemonium" makes far more sense for a ferret LOL
Thanks! My house is a 1926 Craftsman and the prior owner did a few improvements including putting in that wood stove that he bought used from a neighbour. It's perfect around the cats and ferrets because they can't get burned or dirty. Though Percy did jump on TOP of it once when it was lit :-0!!! Thankfully I'd JUST lit it so it wasn't hot yet!
I ended up keeping it Jack. He's about three or four so figured I'd just keep it. And he's kinda like this little human in ferret clothing so it suits him lol
when you let them run around, how do you get them to not poop all over your rooms? :)
rainbowsexparty94 2 years ago
By litter box training them. They all know to go to the cat boxes when they're out of the cage and they use the litterboxes when they're in the cage. I haven't picked up a stray poop in years.
Ferretocious 2 years ago
wow, was it difficult? My ferret- pan ( I copied your ferrets name, I thought it was soo cute :) )
He used to use his litter box a little bit, but now he usually crawls under my bed and poops in the corner, and suggestions on how I could get him to stop?
-thanks :)
rainbowsexparty94 2 years ago
Here's what I've found really works:
1) never let them out until you've seen them go potty. Ferrets are like us - when they get up they gotta go. Put a litter box on the lower level of the cage so it's right there when they're headed out.
2) ferrets tend to play very hard then crash in a couple hours - less if it's cold out. Once they've gone off to snooze, gather them up and put them back in the cage. That way they're right by the litter box when they wake up.
Ferretocious 2 years ago
Oh and Pan's full name is "Pandamonium" - purposely misspelled because his colour is "Panda".
Ferretocious 2 years ago
And it's also the ferret from the book/movie "The Golden Compass" though that one's full name is Pantalaimon. I think "pandemonium" makes far more sense for a ferret LOL
Ferretocious 2 years ago
how many ferrets do u have
jarod99211 2 years ago
Right now five.
Ferretocious 2 years ago
aww...they R 2 very gorgous ferrets alright! btw....i like ur fire place :D
LILferretGIRL 2 years ago
Thanks! My house is a 1926 Craftsman and the prior owner did a few improvements including putting in that wood stove that he bought used from a neighbour. It's perfect around the cats and ferrets because they can't get burned or dirty. Though Percy did jump on TOP of it once when it was lit :-0!!! Thankfully I'd JUST lit it so it wasn't hot yet!
Ferretocious 2 years ago
pan looks JUST like my Dunkin when he was a kit!:) <3
SistahxofxMetal 2 years ago
The Ferret Formerly Known As Spanky: I'm ready for my close up! Look at what a cute nose I have!
LchanOtakudom 3 years ago
WOW I didn't realize how much Pan's (Sneezy) has lightened up in the last year. He's pretty much solid white now with just some smudges of colour!
Ferretocious 3 years ago
Oh and Spanky is Puck now - the "mischievous sprite" from Shakespeare and seriously naughty weasel
Ferretocious 3 years ago
You've got a very cool house. It's really unique. I bet the ferrets love it :-P
jewbie999 4 years ago
Thanks :) It's a 1926 Craftsman.
Ferretocious 3 years ago
What did you rename it? or didn't you?
11Cats11 4 years ago
I ended up keeping it Jack. He's about three or four so figured I'd just keep it. And he's kinda like this little human in ferret clothing so it suits him lol
Ferretocious 4 years ago
The beachball lasted oh... an hour maybe? They bit a whole in it and since plastic can cause a blockage - into the trash it went.
Ferretocious 4 years ago
awesome!!
NurseJamie100 4 years ago