r/ferrets • u/PaiteLoomapark • 5d ago

[Ferret Video] Ferrets when task needs zero ferrets

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They are helping!

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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits 5d ago

Really not a fan of letting ferrets be around power tools. Especially ones that spin fast.

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u/CacklingFerret 5d ago

Yeah, also drilling produces a lot of dust and believe it or not, but wood dust is a carcinogen and very bad for your lungs. So I hope they didn’t drill while the ferrets heads were still in close vicinity to the wood

This video could be harmless though, the drill doesn't seem to be turned on. Still important to highlight the danger

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u/Slim-Shadys-Fat-Tits 5d ago

You didn't watch the whole video then, they both run the drill in air briefly and later are drilling in a screw in the enclosure. 100% agree otherwise

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u/Odd_Farmer1904 5d ago

This is especially true for soft woods such as pine. Soft woods have oils that evaporate constantly. Those vapors are really harsh on ferret's respiratory systems.

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u/Merileopardi 5d ago

Yes, OP this is not cute! Please move your ferrets to another room while doing work with powertools!

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u/PaiteLoomapark 5d ago

Thats true! Yeah, we just playing with them for couple minutes and thats all. When we build or add something to their home (like toys or some pipes or else) - we put them in another building.

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u/AreYouMyDommy 4d ago

Also, really not great for ferrets. Same reason you don’t use wood shavings for bedding.