Ferret boxes

[JordKil 0]

Iv been working on a ferret box meade from MDF but its shite as is the wood. What is the best type of wood to use (not expensive) and what dimensions would be ok for up to 2 hobs or 4 small jills/1 hob 2 jills etc. And what is the best combination to put in ta box e.g 2 hobs and 2 jills etc? (i have 2 hobs n 4 jills by the way)

Also what sites sell good quality boxes (if all else fails)

 

Thanks

Jordan

[4x4dartmoor 2]

Get some marine ply, As that will last you a life time so it work out cheap in the long run.

 

Hope that helps.

[thehunter69 1]

use 10mm and 6mm marine ply mdf is good stuff to use around the house but NOT as a ferret box when its wet it will just turn to mush ie like wet cardboard ( i am a joiner ) so i no what i am talking about....well done for trying though it might be just as cheep to buy one if you think you need ply,glue,nails,screws,hinges,catch and a strap and wood stain but dont let me put you off..

[JordKil 0]

Aye i didnt think it was good enough (but i was just playin about with it lol) Id be just as well buying one for now and then investing in making a few (when i get paid)

Thanks

[will.f11 24]

or, be lazy and buy one lmao. 9mm ply should be good mate

[The one 8,504]

Aye get some ply and build it as big as you can no sense in keeping them in a cramped box all day .

[ANTHONYCHEZ 27]

Aye get some ply and build it as big as you can no sense in keeping them in a cramped box all day .

made mine from a rigid plastic box put a strap on it made a door and drilled some holes. the lightest i've had and will never rot. i'll put some pics on tomorro if i manage it

[Coatesy900 0]

9mm or 12mm exterior plywood is really suitable.

 

Already weather proof, and strong but easy to work.

Should do the job fine

[stealthy1 3,964]

I made my last box from 12mm plywood, dimentions are 18inches x 10inches x 10inches sloping to 8inches at the front, works for me, the ferret on the left is a hob.

[TITCHY69 10]

9mm brazil outdoor ply i use as light and waterproof and if putting a bow in the back we use 4mm outdoor ply we make our double boxes 400mm long by 200mm wide by 200mm high hope this helps

[victor 10]

deffantly make it out of plky, abpit 5 ply?? but paint or bvarnish it so it dont buckel

[ANTHONYCHEZ 27]

deffantly make it out of plky, abpit 5 ply?? but paint or bvarnish it so it dont buckel

those pics i nsaid i'd put on, all plastic very strong and light

[4x4dartmoor 2]

I use a Aluminium carry box wich was used for my racing pigeon. They come in all sizes and are the lightest on the market.