Ferret Bed
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All ferrets just love to sleep. On average a ferret will sleep between eighteen and twenty hours a day. They like to conceal themselves, too, in soft, dark spaces. So, you need to provide your ferret with a comfortable area where they can hide and sleep. Just as we like a light blanket when our room is warm and a heavier blanket when our room is cool, so do ferrets. Because of this, you should provide two types of beds for them in their cage. That way they can choose the place they find the most comfortable at the time. For a ferret, having a bed is vital to ensure healthy sleeping patterns. If your ferret isn’t comfortable it won’t be able to sleep well and this may cause health problems at some time in the future.
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Ferret Sleep Sack
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One bedding option for your ferret is a sleep sack, which is sometimes called a nap sack. These can supply extra warmth when it is needed. A sleep sack will lie on the bottom of your pet’s cage. Most are made with a single opening at one end for your ferret to crawl into. Some are made with openings at both ends. When your ferret chooses to use its sleep sack, it is surrounded by warmth. There are even some sleep sacks available that make crinkling sounds. It can also be used for play time.
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Fleece Ferret Hammock
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Another choice for your ferret’s bed is a fleece hammock. A ferret hammock is suspended in your pet’s cage. It provides a comfy, pocketed space that gives your pet a feeling of security while still being partially open. Because ferrets are sensitive to heat, a hammock can provide a comfortable spot that also allows your pet to cool down, if necessary. ferret hammocks are available in unlined or fleece-lined and come in all shapes and sizes. There are also large hammocks available that can easily accommodate several ferrets and they really like snuggling together while sleeping. Other ferret hammock configurations can be flat or boot-shaped, while still other have a zipper so you can adjust the size of the opening. Hammocks also provide for usable space for your ferret.
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Make sure any hammock or sleep sack that you buy is machine washable so you can keep it clean and prevent the spread of disease. Choose a tightly woven fabric so it will be safer and more durable. Should a sleep sack or hammock start to fray, or if the seams begin to pull apart, remove it from the cage right away. A damaged hammock or sack can be dangerous to your ferret. Always be sure that any hardware used to attach the hammock to the cage isn’t unsafe for your pet.
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Hammocks are a good choice for your ferret because they provide a safe environment for them without putting any pressure on their body. It also helps them get into their natural sleeping position while providing another area they can use for play.




