I want to start ferreting myself

[tom17 18]

Hey all,

I have been ferreting with a friend of mine for the past two seasons and I've decided that i want to get two Jill's for myself.

 

i'm wondering whats the best way to set up a hutch as i cant afford to buy one so i'm going to make one I've made a rough plan but would like to know if you guys have any tips for me and what things i should included and what i shouldn't included in the hutch

[PoshPikey 560]

Think you need to retype your topic - it sounds painful.

 

Keep an eye on the sales board as people routinely clear out old hutches and you should be able to pick one up for not too much. It will work out chepaer than making your own.

 

Avoid chicken wire - you need weld mesh and make it at least twice the size you are planning. Best of luck

[Mixed Bag 603]

Think you need to retype your topic - it sounds painful.

 

 

just pictured the topic starter putting a ferret in their trouser leg to see where it comes back out

[rob190364 2,594]

Think you need to retype your topic - it sounds painful.

 

Keep an eye on the sales board as people routinely clear out old hutches and you should be able to pick one up for not too much. It will work out chepaer than making your own.

 

Avoid chicken wire - you need weld mesh and make it at least twice the size you are planning. Best of luck

I've heard people say that before....just out of interest, why avoid it? I've had ferrets since I was a kid and have always used chicken wire, never had any problems with ferrets escaping or anything. Why do people have a problem with it?

[Kay 3,709]

Think you need to retype your topic - it sounds painful.

 

Keep an eye on the sales board as people routinely clear out old hutches and you should be able to pick one up for not too much. It will work out chepaer than making your own.

 

Avoid chicken wire - you need weld mesh and make it at least twice the size you are planning. Best of luck

I've heard people say that before....just out of interest, why avoid it? I've had ferrets since I was a kid and have always used chicken wire, never had any problems with ferrets escaping or anything. Why do people have a problem with it?

 

i have had hobs in season tug chicken wire & escape from cages in the past , so after that I got some weld mesh & re covered in that

 

if you stick your foot on a piece on the floor & pull it, it stretches & basically becomes weak

[The one 8,592]

If a ferret bites a piece of chicken wire it rusts at that spot bite the same bit again and you have a hole and with chicken wire its big enough for them to escape

[The one 8,592]

For two ferrets plan on at least a 6x2x2 hutch a draught proof area for them to sleep in and thats about it

[happyferret123 13]

When I looked into making a hutch for the size I wanted the materials would have been too expensive. Perhaps its just that Cheltenham is expensive. I ended up getting a 10ftx6ftx2ft hutch someone made for my Cheltenham address, and buying several smaller ones and joining them up for when I am in Bournemouth. The 2nd method was pretty cheap as I got the 2nd hand hutches for £10 and £20 and joined them up with a toilet tube bought from b&q.

[happyferret123 13]

Make sure you include as many toys as possible. Tubes, hammocks, wheels. Make sure its fully waterproof. easy to clean. locks on every door. Can include a litter tray (does make it easier if they choose to use it)

[rob190364 2,594]

Think you need to retype your topic - it sounds painful.

 

Keep an eye on the sales board as people routinely clear out old hutches and you should be able to pick one up for not too much. It will work out chepaer than making your own.

 

Avoid chicken wire - you need weld mesh and make it at least twice the size you are planning. Best of luck

I've heard people say that before....just out of interest, why avoid it? I've had ferrets since I was a kid and have always used chicken wire, never had any problems with ferrets escaping or anything. Why do people have a problem with it?

 

i have had hobs in season tug chicken wire & escape from cages in the past , so after that I got some weld mesh & re covered in that

 

if you stick your foot on a piece on the floor & pull it, it stretches & basically becomes weak

so are you meaning that a dog or person could get into the hutch rather than the ferret getting out? I know you can stretch it but no ferret in the world is strong enough to pull it as hard you a person can.

[rob190364 2,594]

If a ferret bites a piece of chicken wire it rusts at that spot bite the same bit again and you have a hole and with chicken wire its big enough for them to escape

Never heard or seen that happen in 28 years of having ferrets and never had a ferret escape from a hutch.

[Carraghs Gem 1,699]

Ive had a dog turn chickenwire into a necklace... And the inhabitants of the cage didnt live long.

[rob190364 2,594]

Ive had a dog turn chickenwire into a necklace... And the inhabitants of the cage didnt live long.

your dog?

[Carraghs Gem 1,699]

Ive had a dog turn chickenwire into a necklace... And the inhabitants of the cage didnt live long.

your dog?

Nope... Neighbours boxer at my old house... Killed 3 guinea fowl I was fattening for christmas

[rob190364 2,594]

Ive had a dog turn chickenwire into a necklace... And the inhabitants of the cage didnt live long.

your dog?

Nope... Neighbours boxer at my old house... Killed 3 guinea fowl I was fattening for christmas

gutted!............tbh it's unusual to hear of a boxer that a couple of ferrets wouldn't send packing!!