How to Make Ferret Chew Toys

Ferrets are naturally curious animals that benefit from constantly interested and entertained. Ferrets were originally bred in England to chase rabbits, so they have natural hunting instincts that are stimulated by toys. Bored ferrets may begin to chew on dangerous items, such as electrical cords. You can purchase toys to keep your ferret occupied or you could save some money are make toys for your pet at home.

Things You'll Need

  • Cardboard boxes
  • White rice (not instant rice)
  • Sand
  • Plastic Easter eggs
  • Shredded paper
  • Utility knife
  • Empty paper towel rolls
  • PVC piping
  • Dryer tubing
  • Vacuum tubing
  • Plastic bottle
  • Pair of pants
  • Paper grocery bag
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Instructions

  1. Digging Box

    • 1

      Cut a hole into the top of a medium to large cardboard box.

    • 2

      Fill this digging box with ferret safe items such as uncooked white rice, plastic Easter eggs, shredded paper or clean sand.

    • 3

      Place your ferret into this box and allow him dig through these items.

    Castle

    • 4

      Create a castle for your ferret by cutting holes small circular holes into the tops of cardboard boxes with a utility knife.

    • 5

      Connect these holes to one another with empty paper towel rolls, unwanted dryer tubing, PVC pipes or vacuum tubing.

    • 6

      Place digging items into the boxes to give your ferret even more items to play with.

    Miscellaneous Household Toys

    • 7

      Give your ferret an unwanted pair of jeans or pants to run through.

    • 8

      Empty the contents of a plastic bottle, clean it thoroughly with warm water, and give it to your ferret to push around.

    • 9

      Allow your ferret to play inside a paper grocery bag.