Ferrets are curious animals; they go to any lengths to feed their curiosity. When something out of the ordinary enters their lives, they want to Google it. Running around the place and causing havoc is the norm for ferrets. What they aren’t used to is having different toys; toys that encourage them to move their whole body and give them an opportunity to exercise.
When you buy them toys that stimulate exercise, curiosity, and make noises or have bright colors, your pets will stay happy.
Currently, the best toys we have are ‘Climbing Toys’. They push a ferret to move his entire body and it feeds his curiosity too on a massive level. Buy them some climbing toys if you need something to add to their basic play room or cage. Climbing toys also prevent your ferrets from destroying other stuff in your home; they stay busy with the toy all the time.
Here are some of the finest chosen climbing toys that are specifically made for ferrets. They are safe and provide a unique kind of fun in their own way.
NiteAngel Cotton Rope Nets
If you have a team of ferrets in your home, we highly recommend NiteAngel Cotton Rope Nets. This climbing rope is made of sturdy material and is suitable for a group of pet ferrets. You won’t have to worry about the quality of its material either, because it won’t break down or rip from biting or sharp nails.
In a way, it is a toy that survives for years. And we all know that with ferrets being somewhat expensive, you need your pet luxuries to last a while.
We suggest you use two or more rope nets to give your ferret more entertainment. You can connect this toy to the cage as well using built-in metal clips.
You can attach the net in several different unique ways to provide a unique type of fun. For instance, use this toy as a hammock or as a climbing ladder.
The rope net is currently available in two colors, green and purple. We prefer green, but you can’t go wrong with either one.
Pros:
- Extremely sturdy and ferrets can’t rip it or chew it out because of its strong material.
- Promotes better health for your ferret as it prevents the overgrown nails
- Strong enough to carry two or more ferrets.
Cons:
- The holes in the net might be too big for baby ferrets.
Bendy Long Suspension Wooden Bridge
This wooden bridge suits all small animals like ferrets, hamsters, rats, and guinea pigs.
According to health experts, ferrets should keep their feet strong by exercising and climbing stuff. It gives them a good balance and protects them from several body problems. So if you want your pet to stay healthy, you should ensure that it stays active and mobile by constantly stimulating it in different ways.
This toy is safe for ferrets to climb and chew on. In fact, it can also be used as a good chewing toy. It is bendable which makes it more convenient for their playing session.
It is easy to install this wooden bridge. The hooks attach them to the cage, and you can adjust it to any length and width you would prefer for your pet.
In addition, it consists of colorful beads in between the wooden slats. The beads stimulate visual sense which attracts your ferret’s interest. The colors on the beads are non-toxic. It is a ferret-safe edible dye.
Pros:
- The wooden bridge is durable and lasts for months.
- The colorful dye is edible and safe for ferrets.
- It is strong enough to carry even the biggest of your ferrets.
Cons:
- The metal wire is chewable and has a risk of breaking.
Animal Suspension Bridge (Accessories Included)
This small animal suspension bridge comes with three additional accessories that your ferret can play with.
The accessories include a ladder, knotted rope, and a rope ring. You can also easily attach more small toys to it, like you would with the bars of your cage.
All of this material is safe, so even if your ferret chews on it, it will be safe. Its strong and sturdy material typically can’t be broken by chewing and playing, but it is still possible depending on your pet’s personality.
If you attach it to your cage it will also become a nice napping place for your beautiful hob or jill. This bridge is actually made for only one ferret but two baby ferrets can play on it at the same time. If your ferrets are still tiny, this will work fine.
Pros:
- Ferrets can chew on it and it won’t cause any harm to the pet or the toy.
- It can withstand the weight of ferrets.
- It is a really great permanent cage accessory.
Cons:
- If your ferrets are intense chewers then they may cut through the ropes.
Sugar Glider Climbing Vines
A hanging toy with bright colors and vines? Your pet will adore this. Ferrets are lively and curious creatures that want to experience anything they see, especially a hanging toy like this grabs their attention and increase their curiosity always.
Well, these new climbing vines can be used in several ways to entertain your ferret. It can be used as a chasing toy, you wave it in front of your ferret and it will chase it to catch it. In a way, you don’t need to attach it to anything; you can use it as a manual play toy too.
This possibility makes it a great exercising tool and makes your bond with the ferret even stronger.
The best way to use it is to buy a few of these hanging vines and attach them all inside the cage. Your ferrets will climb them, move around them, and swing on them. This gives them the feeling of living in the wild jungles.
These vines are incredibly fluffy and soft, and playing with them for a long time won’t hurt your ferret in any way because of the comfortable feeling they deliver.
Pros:
- It is bouncy and can be bent in any way. You can use it in different ways to give a new experience to your ferret every day.
- Its colors will stimulate your pet’s vision.
Cons:
- The hook of these vines aren’t strong enough; they are made up of the same material as vines… buying a few of them is a good option so one doesn’t get worn out too quickly.
Conclusion
Buying any one of these climbing toys will give your pet hours of fun. Some owners will even consider buying all of them, and making a sort of mini-Disneyland in their ferret cage or ferret play room. If you keep your pet busy, it will be less likely for them to want to explore outside their room and try to escape. We wrote some articles on ferret-proofing your bathroom and kitchen, but keeping your ferret entertained in his own room can prevent many unnecessary complications.