So what’s with the latest craze about the fleece ferret hammock amidst ferret owners? If you’ve been around many ferret owners you may have noticed that almost all of them either are talking about it or already have one. The reason is that it one of the most versatile devices you can get for your ferret.

The fleece ferret hammock isn’t like the traditional human hammock for a few reasons. Most obviously, a human won’t fit into one (please don’t try). These hammocks are customized for your ferret’s body shape and size. This means it will automatically fold just enough to wrap around your ferret’s body and shield it from light. Ferrets love dark places to sleep. The hammock is also very inviting to them as a bed because it puts them into their natural sleeping position, and of course, fleece is soft.

In the fleece ferret hammock your ferret will also find hours of enjoyment in using it as a toy. You can really tell that your ferret is having a blast when it’s swinging away in this device. Be forewarned that you need to be careful in setting it up because of this. They may smack themselves on the sides of the cage if you aren’t careful.

This may not seem like all that much, but ferrets have three primary activities. These are eating, sleeping, and playing. This cheaply-purchased hammock covers two out of three, and if you wanted three out of three it obviously wouldn’t last very long.

You should also keep in mind that they do require some maintenance if you decide to get one. It’s important, but not that elaborate. Throw it in the wash every week or every other week, and check it for fraying or splitting. It’s a very rude wake up call for your ferret to be swinging and then fall tumbling from his hammock.

So grab yourself enough money for a few cups worth of coffee and get headed out to your local pet megastore or go searching the internet for one and you’ll have a happy, well-rested ferret for some time to come.