FERRET HOUSING

[milo 74]

Just getting into ferretting again and im not sure what type of hutch/cage is suitable..can any of you guys get some pictures of you set up on here for some ideas please thanks...

[The one 8,579]

As big a one as you can build yourself is the best option

[theferreter 311]

As big a one as you can build yourself is the best option

i agree

[shabadoodoo 16]

bigger the better, i used 10x6 shed and divided it in half for the ferretsm, and im on building a avairy extension on tp it

[lksopener 105]

Lads are right don't think because they are small a little hutch will do.

 

They like lots of space to be active so build/buy as bigger shed as you can afford.

 

They will pay you back many times over. Liam

[milo 74]

Just picked up my new ferret today im going to house her in a standard (smallish)type till the weekend its prob about 2ft wide by 4ft long...ive been looking into the hutches in "willkinsons" and on line from amazon,ive also seen some pictures on FB of people keeping them in chicken type pens/runs they look the bees knees to be fair,im just a bit bewildered on what type and size has theres so many out there plus i have limeted space at the moment..

[The one 8,579]

Get her a mate there social animals and allow at least 2x2x6 for the pair

[milo 74]

it was hard enough getting this one mate,but i will try and get another one asap tho,it realy needs to be an albino or very light colourd its work along with my hawk.

[lapin2008 1,587]

it was hard enough getting this one mate,but i will try and get another one asap tho,it realy needs to be an albino or very light colourd its work along with my hawk.

Mine are in a shed now but what I used to do was get hold of 4 old doors, cut one in half. Then use one for the base, one for the back, one for the lid (using its hinges on the back one, then use the ones cut in half as the sides. with a rough frame on the front so you could put mesh on it and then felt on the top lid one. Also put some varnish on the wood. Did this a couple of times growing up and got the best part of 10 years use out of each one and they end up with plenty of space for 2-3 ferrets

[Harris Will 3]

it was hard enough getting this one mate,but i will try and get another one asap tho,it realy needs to be an albino or very light colourd its work along with my hawk.

 

Hey Milo,

Now you have a ferret, your hawking will get so so much better mate! Especially your Rabbit numbers. I know the books suggest light coloured (albino) ferrets for hawking due to the colour of them being like nothing else they may hunt... But if the hawk is gotten used to the ferret & see's it enough & worked over it enough, i.e, ferret down the hole & out pops a rabbit, then it will quickly learn that the ferret is part of the hunting team & not to be hunted!

Happy hunting.

Will

[stroller 341]

i have a 3 tiered hutch 6 foot high 6 foot long and 2 foot wide, put loads of stuff they can climb over climb through and crawl up. Draught proof nest box and the whole thing should be escape proof if there is a hole they will find it.

[milo 74]

Cheers guys some valid point that ive taken on board ..cant wait to get her,i know its comming to the end of the rabbiting season but im going to go out 3-4 times just to get a few (hopefully)

[digging-deep 518]

heres one i use to have when i had ferrets