new ferrets

[saintsman54 15]

im getting some ferrets next weekend and i have been reading books and looking on the internet and have had loads of mixed opions on what to use as bedding in the hutch. i was just wondering what people have used and what has worked for them?

[diggermad 154]

hi mate i use shredded paper and about half an inch of wood shavings on the bottom about half inch thick dont use straw it holds mites and other things cheers DM

[saintsman54 15]

thanks , i have read that some wood chip has too much has dust in it and can cause problems? have you had any difficulties ?

[jac 12]

i use wood shavings in the litter try. i have hammocks and boxes for sleeping with cat blankets.

[stealthy1 3,964]

I use a 75/25 mix of wood shavings and cross cut shredded paper, the paper is all the crap the Post Office drops through my letter box every day, I use the same mix for bedding too, just put enough in so the ferrets can bury them selves under it if it gets cold

[The one 8,595]

I just use shavings as blankets ,shredded papers bulky to get rid of when your cleaning them out every day

[lurcher lass 9]

use dust free wood shavings throughout the entire hutch, then use hay or rabbit bedding - its combination of paper and wool the ferrets love it! you can use hamocks etc if you have a mesh roof on your hutch,

nice to see someone who actually researches BEFORE getting an animal

all the best with your fezzers xx

[saintsman54 15]

thanks for all your opinions