ianctaylor
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Potty Training
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Thursday, September 25, 2014 9:26 PM
My two 4 year old ferrets aren't litter trained, the dont even go in the corners, sometimes they just go on the side!
What should I do
thanks, Ian
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Re:Potty Training
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Friday, September 26, 2014 7:19 AM
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You will need to teach your ferrets to use the litter box.
Here is what works in our household.
Litter Training - Cage
1. No shelves or level. Bring them down to one floor.
2. Cover all those corners with some type of object. (water bottle/bowl, food bowl, litter box, toy)
3. I like to use a high back litter box. Ferrets like to get their whole body into the litter box. Some times boys may over shoot ....high back litter box are great for that.
4. I usually hang a hammock over the litter box
Leave them in that setup for a month or so. Be patience and don't be hurry to put the shelves back up. It will be less work for you in the future.
Litter Training - Outside cage
My litter training takes place in one room.
* I will wake them up and wait awhile. Make sure they use the box before they come out.
* I will also return them back to the litter box, after eating. Usually about 15 - 20 minutes after they ate.
* If I see them backup in a corner, they are returned back to the litter box.
Don't forget to put litter boxes thru the house (in corners)
Once I see that they are using the litter box then I will give them more room to run around in. I will open up another room for them. Don't expect your ferret to return back to litter box. It's just much easier to put litter boxes into the other room and start all over again with the above training.
Potty training outside the cage is much harder and it takes more time on your part.
I hope this helps.
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Re:Potty Training
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Thursday, October 02, 2014 11:07 PM
Ok Thanks, I will try, but last time i tried, one of them pooped under the water bottle spout. I have also found poop on the blanket i had in the bottom.
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