Meta: Ferrets are curious and energetic. Keep them busy safely.
Ferrets love to tunnel, dig and chase.
Toys to consider
- Fabric tunnels: for running and hiding.
- Digging boxes: filled with safe items like large, clean pasta-free alternatives such as ping-pong-sized balls or rice-free dig material made for ferrets.
- Hard plastic balls and toys with no small parts
- Hammocks: for resting and play.
How to use them
- Give 2 to 4 hours of supervised time out of the cage each day.
- Hide toys in tunnels or boxes, so they can hunt.
- Rotate toys each week.
- Join in with games like chasing a soft toy.
Safety tips
- Avoid soft rubber and latex. Ferrets can chew off and swallow pieces, which can cause blockages.
- Check toys for small parts and loose threads.
- Ferret-proof the play area, closing gaps and removing things they could squeeze into.
Because ferrets have special health and housing needs, work with a vet who knows ferrets.