How to Make a Ferret Crinkle Sack

A worn-out ferret, after a long day of play.

Ferrets are naturally curious, so a crinkle sack that makes noise at every step is sure to be a ferret favorite. A ferret crinkle sack can keep a ferret well-exercised and entertained for hours at a time. There are few things more entertaining to a ferret than discovering new places. Making a ferret crinkle sack doesn't need to be expensive.

Things You'll Need

• 2 pieces cotton fabric, 11 by 17 inches
• Hot glue gun
• Roll of cellophane wrap
• Towel
• Pillowcase

Instructions

1. 

   Choose colorful pieces of fabric to encourage play.

   Lay one piece of cotton fabric on a flat surface or the floor.

2. Cut four squares from the cellophane wrap.

3. Layer the cellophane squares so that edges overlap one another. This will create more of a crinkle sound. Avoid placing the cellophane near the edge of the material, instead place it approximately 3/4" away from where the hot glue will be used.

4. Lay the second piece of cotton fabric on top of the cellophane so the cellophane is in the middle, like a sandwich. Place glue on all the edges. Press edges together carefully, with a towel. Now you have the crinkly part of the sack finished.

5. Turn a pillow case inside out. Glue the crinkly part, completed in above step, to one side of the pillowcase. There is no need to glue small portions at a time. Let glue dry completely.

6. Turn pillow case right side out. Entice your ferret to play by placing food, treats, or a favored toy, inside the new sack.

References

• How to Entertain Your Ferret
• Facts About Ferrets
• Ferret Care, Training, and Fun

Resources

• Ferret Adoption
• Inexpensive Ferret Toys