stu200sx Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 i used to keep ferrets around 5 years ago in a big cage out in the garden, nice big setup it was. however then garden has been done over and all landscaped etc and there is now no where to put or build a cage, but i want another ferret! now i have 2 options. well 3.. option 1 is a cage in the garage but this would only be around 15" wide, 15" high but could be up to around 40-50" long (not sure that 15" would be wide enough though? option 2 i have a lock up i can put pretty much any size cage in there, only problem is thers no windows in it, so majority of the time its in darkness. i have time to get the ferret out for a couple or hours a day, i just feel this would be unhealthy and pretty cruel though? option 3 is basically do with out, as much as i loved keeping ferrets and as much as i want another! any ideas or views? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 i keep mine in a garage in a hutch roughly 4ft x 2ft and the seem happy enough i keep some in the garden shed in very much the same hutch .seems to work they bred well 10 babys in all ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 You cant keep them in total darkness, surely not! A hutch in a garage or shed with light would be fine, but a run would be beneficial for them, bit of excercise. my 2p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu200sx Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 one of my garages has light, but thats the one i can only have a cage 15" wide in.. is a 15" wide cage is ok then i would be sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Its a bit small, but what about the length of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu200sx Posted August 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Its a bit small, but what about the length of it? lengthwise i can go pretty much as long as i want, just width im stuck with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 well i think 18'' to 2ft is plenty depth goodluck with whast ever you choose they are not to fussy heh.noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA Shaun Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Ideally you want 2ft by 2ft per ferret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Can you not make it higher and put 2/3 floors in? Bit more variety for them. GH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 i think it would be better to keep a ferret in a smaller outside hutch than to keep it in a large run without natural light. how would you like to live 99% of your life in a garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusk2dawn Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 one of my garages has light, but thats the one i can only have a cage 15" wide in.. is a 15" wide cage is ok then i would be sorted Is the 15" width restriction because you are also putting a car in the garage? Exhaust fumes come to mind. Surely any animal in captivity would be far happier having its mind stimulated by outside events,fresh air and the weather etc, even people passing by the hutch, IMO. D2D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Master Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Outside definitely. Put in a few floors connected by ladders, piping etc. This will give them more space. You could also add some hammocks as well. Then if you want to give them more exercise take them out for a short walk in the evening on a lead and harness. FM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 my garage is well ventilated and i can assure you there is plenty of daylight getting in. there hutches have pull down doors not side swingers the doors are left open and the have the whole garage to run but each time i go out which is twice a day they are mainly in there hutches and there is plenty of items for them to play around and keep there selfs amused.the garage is basicly there hutch but they prefer there hutches because when i go out to clean feed check them the door is left open and no one has done a runner yet ha ha o except for rocky he went for 45 mins but came back.noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 Outside, everytime. Keep it away from direct sunlight and shelter from the driving rain ect. A ferret court would be ideal, otherwise, a 5ft x 3 ft hutch would be fine, for 2 ferts. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in North Lincs. Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 how about a cage attached to the side of the garage mounted at eye level :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergie Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 To be honest mate sounds to me like you don't have the room and if this is the case then Ithink its better to go without eaither that or just put two slabs down next to the house an buy a rabit hutch with a run below aslong as you handle them and take them out etc will be fine and want take up a lot of room Or if you only want it as a pet i.e not for hunting then do what the yanks do and get it de sented and buy a cage for them to live indoors with you you can buy good cages for rats and stuff from them big pet stores and put him in the shed if you have one leave the window a jar and again plenty of handling and exersize they will do great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted August 24, 2007 Report Share Posted August 24, 2007 i would say they would be fine as long as the rain doesnt get in or the howling wind.noel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfox Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 my best bet for you would be if you really wanted them option 2! i have two cages outside ione for my hobs and one for the jills they used to be in the shed but are fine now and were fine in the shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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