From:
WOLFYSLUV@aol.com
Date: 2002-10-18 18:59:21 UTC
Subject: Sudden Temperature Changes with Ferrets
To: ferret-list@cunyvm.cuny.edu, ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <10e.18d417b2.2ae1b409@aol.com>
I realize that a ferret, given proper shelter (blankets, etc), can stay
in fairly cold weather. In addition, I know its okay to let a ferret out in
50 degree weather or 45 degree weather for only a short play period (15
minutes)... but I dont know for certain if its okay to let them out there for
longer periods and to stay out in that weather and go in and out.
Someone asked me how well can a ferret deal with sudden changes in
temperature. For example, his ferret play room is a screened in porch...
which can get cold. The ferret is allowed to come in and out of the house as
it wants through the day (it scratches the door to go in and out). But there
can be a drop or increase in temperature of 20 degrees or more instantly
through the day when he does this. He would like to know if this is highly
stressful for a ferret, and if it is okay or not. The ferret has all his
boxes, blankets, etc out there to keep warm and sleep in when he naps out
there. I told him I thought it was okay... but that I would check with
others who know more than I. Could you all reply if you know? I am curious
myself.
Wolfy
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