Comfy couch bed from Crusher's comforts

The comfy couch bed is a novel design unique to Crusher's comforts. It comes in a sofa shape and a range of colours so that your ferrets can relax in style!
There are four colours currently available; Midnight blue with tiger print, Sunshine gold, Flame burst red and beige with leopard print fleece.
I picked the beige with leopard print as it fits in with our own décor better than any of the others. They are all made from pet friendly machine washable materials. Ours has fleece on the inner parts and a corduroy like material on the out-most sections.
The website specifies it as being 14" in length, however when I took measurements ours is 13" in length. The bottom cushion that the ferret sleeps on is 10" long and 9" wide at the widest point. The beds have four stretchy black straps that measure 3 1/2 inches in length. The ring that connects them to the 3" metal clip is 1" in size. So you're looking at an un-stretched length of about 7 1/2" for these straps in total. The bed has a front support strap that is 1" wide.
The metal rings are handy as they mean you can remove them and the clips before putting the bed in the wash.
Lets have a look at this bed then shall we?

Shiro waking up from a nap.

As you can see from my pictures the bed is large enough for my biggest boy Shiro to lay in quite comfortably. It is also large enough for both Alfie and Shiro to snuggle in. I would say that if you have very large males or quite a few ferrets in your group then you may need to request to have a slightly larger one made.

The comfy couches are currently £15 plus shipping. Shipping will be calculated depending on how much you are ordering and where in the world you are. 

To have a look at these beds, and the other great ferret products that they sell please follow this link http://www.crusherscomforts.co.uk/ferret_toys_store#ecwid:category=765007&mode=product&product=3173370 which will take you to the comfy couch page. From there you can navigate away to the other goodies that they have to offer.

Wonky rocket toys by Anita 'Weaslemom'

Wonky rocket toys (pictured below) are the brainchild of Anita, who makes them by hand at her home. They are constructed of hard plastic rattles that Anita then crochets around. The plastic is virtually indestructible but as with any toy you will need to check them for damage after every use to avoid putting your fuzzies at risk. Anita can do practically any colour or colour combination depending on your requirements, whether it be a pink set for girls, a blue set for boys, a pastel coloured set for Easter or a Christmas colours set.
Ferrets absolutely love the wonky rockets. The rattle really excites them, they can fight with each other for possession using the three woollen 'tails'  and they are fantastic for stashing, as my ferret Shiro will tell you! It is generally thought that the wonky toys help maintain oral health as while they chew on them the wool rubs their teeth. They are often used as training aids and to help prevent biting. If you have a ferret that is a particularly bad biter then you simply offer them the toy or pop it in their mouth when they try to bite. This has worked for a number of people and definitely gives the hands a break! There is still much debate as to whether or not ferrets can see in colour, but it's not unheard of for them to take a liking to a particular colour wonky. Why not order a selection of colours and see which one your ferret prefers? At time of writing they are $2 each which roughly equates to £1.26 (not including shipping) when bought through the Polecat parlour creations page on facebook. Anita does ship her toys to the UK and this is best done in bulk to make the most of shipping. I ordered 12 wonky toys recently for my boys and I am very pleased, great value for money. It's worth speaking to Anita via Facebook (links at the bottom of this post) to discuss colours and prices.
If that hasn't convinced you, take a look at these pictures and videos from the day our wonky toys arrived!

This is Shiro trying to steal the wonky and stash it. He eventually gives up when I don't give it to him!

You can order wonky rockets for your ferrets via Polecat parlour creations on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Polecat-Parlour-Creations/331751326876094?sk=app_106171216118819 or alternatively visit her Facebook profile and send her a message http://www.facebook.com/anita.weaslemom

The boys talk harnesses.

Ok, so after an infuriating time trying to find the 'right' harnesses for us and our fuzzies I feel that I can have some say on the matter. We bought a H type harness with clips and a figure 8 type when we first got our little guys. Well, we gave the H type to Shiro, and after many attempts we managed to fit it, to find it was too big. So off the harness came to be adjusted a little bit before we put it back on again. And repeat. Finally we had the harness set to the correct size so all that we have to do now is put it on and clip it together. Shiro found the whole experience rather confusing, 'what is this?' And he wasn't always too keen on being hooked up to 'the contraption', we actually found it easier to scruff him for the 'putting on' process.
The figure 8 shape harness that we bought for Alfie is designed to slip over the head and fasten around the belly. Well, this should be much easier than the H type right? Well, some may find it easier, we did not. It basically has to be adjusted every time it is put on. Once the top part is slipped over the head (not an easy feat) you then have to pull it tighter until it fits properly around the neck. Very easy when you have a wiggling ferret to contend with. Once that challenge is complete You can then fasten the belly strap....'Oh wait, it's too big, we just need to adjust the slide buckle to tighten it....Ok, he's wiggling far too much, lets take it off to do it....' Then you have to start over as you have loosened the neck loop to get the thing off! Once you have made the belly strap shorter however, the buckle stops you from feeding both sides through to loosen the neck part, so you have a ferret desperate to be free, wiggling like crazy and you have to try and remember the side that you can pull etc. etc. Well we made the belly strap as short as possible and tried again, to find that the belly strap hung there limp and lifeless, not so much as touching his ribcage. I was surprised it didn't fit as it was designed for ferrets! After fighting to remove said harness I threw it to the ground and declared I would get a H type like Shiro's.
Instead of travelling to the large pet store we bought the original from we had a look in our local pet store, to see what they had. We found a H shape with buckles (like belt buckles) and an extra long lead. This was easier to fasten than if it had designated holes as the prong could be pushed through anywhere. It was only after we returned home and tried our purchase that it dawned on me. You still need to adjust it every time! I couldn't believe I had been so foolish. Some people may find buckles or 8 shape harnesses easy to use but they just were not right for us or our ferrets. We need harnesses that we can put on quickly and easily, and to be honest we found the H type with clips the easiest to use. The only downside we have found is that as the clips are small it can be a bit fiddly to press the buttons in to undo them.
The boys are still a bit wary of their harnesses, they slide around backwards on the floor trying to wriggle free, but I know it can take a while for ferrets to get used to the idea.
I would suggest that you buy whichever harness that you feel comfortable with, try the clips/buckles/slide fasteners in the store to get a feel of it. Just remember that what seems fairly easy in the shop will be significantly harder once there is a ferret involved! Unless you have a very well behaved ferret of course. If you find the harness difficult to use in the shop I really wouldn't buy it, or else you will probably end up wasting your money as I did.
The harness is properly fitted when it is snug and they cannot wriggle free. I would be sure that they cannot escape before I take them outside, to be on the safe side. Do not make the harness too tight as it will cause stress and discomfort and could cause injury. You should be able to slide your little finger between the strap and your ferts body.
When putting your ferret in a harness for the first few times you need to understand that it can be stressful for them, and personally I find it hard watching them while they are in the harnesses, but they do need to get used to it as it is vital they do not go outside without one on as they can easily slip into a gap/hole never to return. I would recommend putting them on for a short period of time at first and then gradually increase the time they spend in the harness. Do not leave your ferret unattended while in a harness as they can easily get caught on things which can then cause injuries. Also when you have your ferret attached to the lead never pick the ferret up by pulling on the lead, dangle your ferret by the lead or pull him around if he doesn't want to go in the same direction as you, simply scoop him up and carry him to your destination.
For more information on safe harness use and fitting I recommend http://essentialferretguide.com/tips/harnesses.php.
If you are looking to purchase a harness then you could have a look at

http://www.companionschoice.co.uk/category_Ferret_Harness_And_Leads_1.htm or http://ferretcouture.com/shop/harness-sets.asp

The prong buckle H shape

The figure 8 shape harness

Shiro in his clip buckle H shape

Alfie finally in his perfect harness

The boys try a ferret bed set from ferretbeds.co.uk

The boys tried out the turquoise and yellow bed set from ferretbeds and they were very impressed! The hammock has plenty of room for even two large ferrets to stretch out. The tent provides a cosy hideaway. Unlike the hammock it doesn't have any cushioning, I'm sure they wouldn't mind without but I added some fleece inside to make it extra cosy. They liked lying on top of and inside the cushioned sleeping bag, which again, is big enough for two. They enjoyed playing peekaboo with the play tube, which can be used with or without suspending it from the cage. The cardboard tube can be removed to enable washing. The material is of a good quality, although as with all bedding and toy products they will need checking regularly for wear and tear. They don't come with chain or clips for hanging, but inevitably the length of chain you need will depend on the design of your cage. You can pick lengths of chain and clips up from most good DIY or hardware stores. I use a different combination of clips for the three hanging products due to their different sizes. Ensure the hammock will not touch the ground once they are in or else it defeats the object of a hammock! On the other hand be aware of how high you are placing the products as they will need to be able to safely get in and out. This set cost me £15 (not including postage) and I am very pleased with my purchase (and so are the boys!) There are a variety of colours to choose from but she can make the products specifically for you if request it, if you want a different colour or size.


http://www.ferretbeds.co.uk/ferret-bedding-sets/turquoise-yellow-ferret-bed-set.html