Much ado about Weasels.

I swear, Zangief get more and more awesome every day. We changed out his bedding and he is no longer pooping in the cage besides the litter pan and one other corner. I have been hand feeding him and praising him with treats when he goes potty where he's supposed to, so maybe the incentive is helping. He has become much more social over the past few days as well. He is very active and never stays still, unless he is hungry and he wants to be handfed. I enjoy handfeeding him personally, it makes me feel like he trusts me. He also sleeps in his hammock a lot more now that we changed his bedding (He was sleeping in the litter pan, and pooping everywhere else, yuck). To see a ferret curled up in a little ball, with his little feet in the air is such a funny sight. He is now also learning about the joys of being outside. He is a runner and bolts all over the place, so we must be very careful. We had originally purchased a harness for him, but it turned out to be too big around the midsection area. I took to the sewing kits and made some adjustments. It fits now, and he can be strapped in (without slipping out!) and taken outside for a walk on a leash! Not for too long, considering the weather, but he can actually enjoy it now and we can feel safe. The best time to get the harness on him is when he's sleeping or just woke up and is disoriented. Otherwise he wriggles all over the place. I really love this little guy, and while he may have been expensive, my boyfriend and I are enamored with him and he is so awesome to have around. Next, we are going to work on turning a large cage into a two layer cage, complete with ramps, tubes, and who knows what else to keep Zangief entertained!