If you have decided to invest in one of these delightful and playful creatures, then you first need to choose a suitable ferret cage for your furry friend.  Ferret cages should be a minimum of approx. 48″ x 24″ x 24″  and as with most small animals,  the larger the better. 

Because ferrets are social creatures, they love to play and ideally your ferret should have ample room in his cage for this activity.  Another good idea is to purchase a run for him.  There are some excellent indoor and outdoor ferret runs on the market and ideas-4-pets have some new ones on their site.   

Ferrets love to climb and are exceptionally good at it which means they are also good at escaping.  Check the locks on his cage to prevent him getting out on his own and when you let your ferret out of his ferret cage to play, always make sure you are with him so that you can protect him from chewing cables or other objects that could harm him.  They are not naughty creatures, but they are inquisitive and will investigate anything thoroughly.

The ferret cage should be secure and it is advisable to buy a cage with small gauge mesh  as your feret will be able to squeeze through surprisingly small gaps.  Most ferret cages are also suitable for chinchillas and vice-versa and there are plenty of different shapes and sizes on the market.  As your ferret will usually like to sleep between 16 to 20 hours a day, some quality fabric bedding is ideal as it can be washed regularly to prevent odours. 

When your ferret is awake he will love to play and will go through periods of intense play. Ferrets like to climb, dig and tunnel so their environment should have the facilities in place to allow this.  Half-fill a plastic box with dry compost and make a small pop hole in the side - your ferret will love to dig in this.  Invest in a play tunnel for your ferret or if you can’t afford this, give him an old pair of trousers or a drainpipe as these make great tunnels.  Ferrets will also play with cat toys such as platform-style scratching posts as these give them the chance to climb and jump around which delights them.  Your ferret will enjoy anything that rolls or squeaks and a good ideas is to regularly remove and replace his toys so that they keep fresh and he remains interested. 

The best thing that you give you ferret is companionship expecially if you have only one ferret.  They are very sociable creatures and love each others company but if you only have the room for one then give him plenty of your time.  Tickle him, chase him and tease him with his toys and you will have a happy little ferret.   You can even take your ferret for a walk.  You can buy ferret/rabbit harnesses at most large pet shops or on the web.

One other important factor is to keep his ferret cage fresh by cleaning it out regularly