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Post by nwheather on May 4, 2008 8:36:52 GMT -5
I am looking for new ideas on creating another jungle gym. I want to challenge my ferrets both mentally & physically. I have this one already  But I would like to build one out of the corrigated drain pipe. It's sturdy, easy for them to climb vertical, & big enough for my boys to crawl through. I am trying to come up with a design(s) that will help them build strength as well as keep them from getting bored. This is the material I am working with  |
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 4, 2008 14:22:35 GMT -5
Oh wow! That looks like alot of fun! Let us know what you come up with (I am stumped on any ideas/suggestions)
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Post by ferretmaster on May 4, 2008 20:20:59 GMT -5
This is the back of my Futon, i have added to it since this pic and it goes under it and i have added some cross tubes to it.  "The THING" Cost about 20 bucks to make not including the bedding.  |
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Post by mustelidmusk on May 5, 2008 0:14:21 GMT -5
Oh how cool - these are really neat toys!!! I've been meaning to make some new tunnel stuff for my brats - this is very motivating! Thanks for sharing!!!
-jennifer
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Post by jennifer5799 on May 5, 2008 1:16:03 GMT -5
Too awesome!
I cant' wait until I get home and get my fuzzies back and can make stuff for them!! There'll be a ton (more) of good ideas on here by then! LOL
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Post by Forum Administrator on May 5, 2008 6:23:07 GMT -5
Oh my god, that futon is awesome! lol you really do live in your ferrets house!  (and not the other way around) |
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Post by jojodancer on May 5, 2008 7:40:08 GMT -5
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Post by nibblesandspazz on Sept 7, 2009 15:34:41 GMT -5
one thing i used to do with that kind of pipe is block off a few ends to make it like a maze. they would back up and have to go another way. dont do that with to many pieces to start. i learned the hard way it freaks them out. little by little block off ends. for some real fun you can zip tie crinkle mats into them or connect it to a rubbermaid container where you hang and hide different kinds of toys or stuff to dig in. I also discovered that my babies can go up the tubes at a 90 degree angle. if you had a piece of white pvc pipe you could easily connect it higher up and at an angle so they have a slide.
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Post by Kerit on Sept 7, 2009 20:05:17 GMT -5
That black corrugated pipe is what keeps Hocus in the playpen! I kept the rest of it for them to play in, since you can bend it into shapes and curves. I considered drilling holes and zip-tying it around their cage, but when they get into loud digging moods, it's nice to be able to take it away too...
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Post by nibblesandspazz on Sept 9, 2009 14:36:27 GMT -5
Kerit, you can drill holes and use plastic shower rings to hold it in their cage. its sturdy and easy to unhook when you want to take it away
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