DIY Ferret Run Upgrade – Weather-Proofing My Enclosure

Summer? Winter? Ferrets don’t care – they just want to play!
(But they definitely don’t like getting their peets wet… 😆)

In this chaotic, rainy, floof-filled DIY weekend, I set out to upgrade our outdoor ferret run for better weather protection – for them and for me! ☔🌞

Watch as I:
🔧 Build a raised platform to beat soggy Scottish ground
🔩 Install a custom inner door for fresh air without escape drama
🧽 Deep clean and prep the run for safe summer play
🛠️ Share my top DIY hacks for ferret enclosures
…and attempt to control the ferret mayhem along the way 😅

This is all part of my mission to keep life fun, safe, and enriching for my rescue ferrets – and maybe spark some ideas for your own floof crew.

👀 Watch to the end to see their adorable reactions!

00:00 – Choose Ferrets, Choose Life – Trainspotting-style intro
01:18 – Life in Scotland… mostly wet!
01:40 – Making the outdoor run better for rainy days
02:05 – My DIY plans for a raised platform
02:25 – Setting goals for this weekend’s project
02:53 – Building an inner shed door for airflow + floof time
03:32 – DIY Hack 1: Measuring timber without a fuss
03:53 – DIY Hack 2: Use corner brackets for strength
04:12 – DIY Hack 3: T20 screws = total win
04:40 – DIY Hack 4: Staple guns are your best friend
05:40 – The ferrets react to the new inner door
07:25 – Day 2: Building raised platforms for the run
07:49 – Prepping the recycled pallets (free wood FTW!)
08:28 – Adding a layer of luxury: astro turf installation
09:15 – Deep-cleaning the runs
09:45 – Styling the space for max ferret joy
10:40 – The ferrets explore their new outdoor playground
12:25 – A thank you to the legends who watched to the end

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Hi, I'm Kate Russell. I used to report on technology for BBC Click — now I run a high-tech enclosure for rescue ferrets 🐾

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