Message Number: SG17268 | New FHL Archives SearchFrom: melissa_llen@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 2 May 2006 23:51:39 +0100 (BST)
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Subject: [ferrethealth] RE: practical aspects of complete darkness
Author wrote:
> c. For those of us with regular rooms for our ferrets, who are thus far
> symptom free - what is really the best way to prevent this problem? Black out
> curtains, true blocking barriers to completely cover windows - it would look
> ugly but maybe it would work, or a big blanket to cover their cages at night?????
> Thoughts from others on this would be so helpful. I think many of us are in
> this situation and if we can take practical steps with this new knowledge,
> maybe we can help prevent adrenal disease in the first place without having to use
> implants.
I currently rent our home, so drastic measures are out of the question. I've come up with a good system though and it's worked well for me and my boys love it.
I have 2 cages that are connected by a tube. The "big cage" is 3-levels and is dedicated to a litterbox, food bowls, and hammocks. The second cage is smaller and is completely wrapped in a dark sheet. There's bedding strewn about as well as a couple of hammocks, and the boys use that area strictly for sleeping....usually sprawled out like a couple of dogs. They choose when and how long to sleep in the open and also when to retreat to the total darkness. As well, I have dark curtains that are pulled shut about an hour after the sun sets.
Even if you only have a single cage, you could use a dark sheet to black out one level, and if they don't like it then you're only out the cost of a sheet.
Mel.
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