This page will be to house ideas for all types of barriers, both DIY and purchased
Playpens
Gates & Doorways
Tips to ferretproof your barriers
Ferrets are crafty creatures. To prevent escape, extra steps may be necessary above and beyond installation of your barrier:
- Make sure the barrier goes all the way to the floor
- Purchase a barrier that does not have cross bars, holes, or a grid that can be used to climb. If you DO use a barrier with these elements, climbing may be foiled by adding solid panels on the side where the ferrets will be.
- In addition to creating a smooth surface on the ferrety side of the barrier, you can add drainage pipe that has been sliced lengthwise over the top edge of the gate or playpen. Ferrets have a difficult time getting enough leverage to climb over the slippery, fat surface.
- Do not put lightweight boxes or items that can be pushed to the barrier and used as a step (yes…it happens)