I've always assumed straw not to be suitable for ferrets, yet i went out to an animal park the other day where they had ferrets (and polecats) sleeping in straw.

anyone here used straw and found it to be ok?

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1 cat ~ Tigger
2 rats ~ Bugsy + Basil R.I.P
soon 2 ferrets

I have heard (no actual experience) of straw getting stuck in male ferrets delicate bits.

I have used hay.

Ah, poor male ferrets :P

if it is fine, may use hay then, useful in winter for extra warmth

ty

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1 cat ~ Tigger
2 rats ~ Bugsy + Basil R.I.P
soon 2 ferrets

If you use straw make sure it is wheat straw.

I have given our ferrets straw and had no probs.

i`ve read that you shouldn`t use straw or shavings etc.. straw apparently can strangle ferrets! Saying that though my mum has always used it for her ferrets and she uses shavings too and she`s never had any problems with either..
But i`ve played it safe and bought pet towels ( microfibre ones ) and i use them for my ferrets bedding.. and hammocks they love sleeping in those!

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R.I.P Chloe 1989 - 20/8/10.. gone but never ever forgotten

I've got some pet fleeces as they seem nice and warm, may use straw/hay in winter aswell

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1 cat ~ Tigger
2 rats ~ Bugsy + Basil R.I.P
soon 2 ferrets

mine live in my room lol so hopefully shouldn`t have any problems keeping them warm x

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R.I.P Chloe 1989 - 20/8/10.. gone but never ever forgotten