ferret court

[moses 5]

well after much deliberation and scrolling through the back logs of court pictures i have finnally started my court up untill now i have kept my ferrets in a double hutch, but have decioded to give up a bit of the garden to give more room.. will attach pictures tommorrow once stage one is complete

[scothunter 12,609]

well after much deliberation and scrolling through the back logs of court pictures i have finnally started my court up untill now i have kept my ferrets in a double hutch, but have decioded to give up a bit of the garden to give more room.. will attach pictures tommorrow once stage one is complete

 

Good on you mate.It makes a big diffrence to them and you aswell.They are pretty funny wee animals i enjoy watching them

[Ginette 0]

looking forward to seeing the pics. I'm in the middle of building one myself and can always use more inspiration.

[moses 5]

well as promised here are the photos from stage one, the first one is the frame from which it will all begin http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/s...lk/100_1351.jpg

2 and 3 are of the nest box..

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/s...lk/100_1352.jpg

http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp111/s...lk/100_1353.jpg

[andy s410c 63]

Looks good Moses Is the nestbox made out of a varnish/laquer coated wood??If so you'll get a lot of condensation off the ferts bodyheat & breath in the winter months which will lead to damp bedding & possible breathing/chest conditions.I had the same problem with my small cage last winter till i lined it with ply & put several small vent holes in the sleeping compartment.

[moses 5]

yes it is yeah what would you suggest brathing holes???

[moses 5]

or breathing holes what ever you think is best lol

[Rory4 267]

totally new to ferritin hant got any yet! what would the floor be? if grass could they not dig out? cheers

[moses 5]

it will be a concrete floor, otherwise yes they will dig their way out..

[moses 5]

just thought i would keep you updated this is stage three now in nest box installed in to court

 

 

Edited November 19, 2008 by moses

[victor 10]

well breathing holes its a tough one lol, drill holes in it mate. nice court sofar

[stubby 175]

as much as a lover I am of using re-claimed wood whenever building stuff, I'd steer clear of using veneer covered chipboard, as this absorbs water and "blows" very quickly, and yes, drill holes in your sleeping box, ferrets can withstand cold, but heat kills

[stealthy1 3,964]

Not good to use chipboard outdoors, it turns into Weetabix in no time at all.

[moses 5]

i get what your saying and had the same thought myself but the roof sides and back will all be sealled so there should not be much water at all getting at it.