Items You Need - by Kristen

[CritterRanch]

Here is a list of items you need for your ferret


****The book “Ferrets for Dummies” written by Kim Schilling!!!***


Cage Items:
-Cage – the larger the better!
-Linoleum to line the cage – the wire floors hurt little feet
-Hammocks - you will want to have one hammy per ferret in your cage
-Litter boxes – I would start with 4 litter boxes ( two inside the cage and two outside)
-Litter – I use wood stove pellets (do not use clumping/scoopable cat litter)
-Food crock – I like the ones that screw the to cage
-Water crock – same kind that screw to the cage
-Old t-shirts and sweatshirts for bedding and lining the cage

Foods and Treats
-Choose at least 2 different foods (that rank a 1-3) from this list everythingfert.proboards36.com/index.cgi?board=kristen&action=display&thread=1109195167

-Storage containers for food – I found that it’s cheaper to get plastic cereal containers and they have a handy pour spout
-Duck Soup Ingredients – need to start on duck soup right away when you get your ferret
-Laxatone/Hairball remedy – serving: a one inch strip on your finger given weekly to prevent hairballs (during shedding season give a ½ inch strip daily until shedding is done)
-Ferretone – mix ½ and ½ with olive oil to cut the Vitamin A in the tone and feed a dime sized drip daily for skin and coat
-Treats (the below treats are safe and contain no sugar or corn)
Totally Ferrret Treats
Duck Soup
N Bones
Cheweasels
Foamy Fries
Cooked, unseasoned meats

Maintenance and First Aid
-A good, ferret knowledgeable vet
-A good ferret knowledgable ER vet
-Nail Clippers - I like the scissor type made for small dogs and cats (nails should be clipped twice a month or so)
-Styptic powder – to stop bleeding if a nail is cut too short
-Needleless Syringes – at least 2 1cc’s and 2 10 or 12 cc’s – for medication or feeding (if needed)
-Natures Miracle Cleaner – to clean up accidents
-Good Paper Towels - I use “Viva” and think they are the best at cleaning up accidents)
-Dog leash type clips plastic – to clip the litter boxes to the cage, so ferts don't tip them over
-“H” style harness for outside trips
-A binder or folder to hold all vet records and medical information
-A carrier for vet trips, make sure you can fit a hammock in it.

[bubbaferret]

Thanks for the info!
The new fuzz ball came home today -he and the bird were introduced through their respective cages. At this point Bubba wants nothing to do with the bird. They will be kept under close supervision though.

[afflicteddemon]

The treat picture chart won't come up for me on that link . . . at all.

[K10Widow]

Are you talking about the food chart? The link should be fixed. If not let me know what won't work.

[afflicteddemon]

Ok it comes up now thanks.

[sandyr]

Thanks for taking the time to post this....and again....out comes the checkbook....LOL ;D