The Best Ferret Toys

What to Look For

When it came to finding the right toys for this list, we wanted to keep ferrets’ naturally smart, busy brains in mind. Durability, stimulation, and cost are all important factors in deciding which ferret toys would make the cut. For example, SunGrow’s Ferret Tunnel and Assorted Toys Variety Pack is a popular pick due to its impressive selection. But ferrets can be rough with their toys, and not all of these last as long as we’d like. On the other hand, Marshall Bungee Ferret Toy’s durability keeps ferrets playing for longer despite its simple design. For a closer look at the rest of our picks, check out our list below.

SunGrow Ferret Tunnel and Assorted Toys Variety Pack

Everything you need

With a tunnel, jingle balls, feathers, and more, this toy kit is the complete package.

Best Overall

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Whether you’re just starting your ferret journey or looking to add to your toy box, this is the ultimate assortment for your little furry friend. Including various brain-busting balls, wands, feathers, and more, your ferret will have hours of play at the tip of its paws. In fact, just the tunnel alone provides months of play.

Pros:

• The tunnel’s reinforced seams are strong enough for multiple ferrets to play at once.
• This is an ideal kit for those with multiple pets, including cats, bunnies, or even puppies.

Cons:

• Some of the feather attachments aren’t the most secure.

Antidious Interactive Pet Toy

Treat time

Satisfy your ferret's intellect and appetite with this interactive treat puzzle.

Runner Up

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Ideal for an aging ferret or just one that eats too quickly, this interactive puzzle helps boost the brain while they’re munching away. Animals in the wild typically have to forage for their food, which keeps their brains active and alert. Because this puzzle provides the cognitive boosts typical to a ferret foraging for food, they’ll learn various skills with this one toy.

Pros:

• This may help to prevent obesity and digestion, as it encourages slow feeding.
• The suction base helps to keep the tray in place.

Cons:

• If you have other animals, such as a dog or a cat, be aware that this is a popular toy for more than just ferrets.

Marshall Bungee Ferret Toy

Furry fun

This toy looks simple, but it provides plenty of entertainment.

Best Design

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This ferret toy is ideal for cages due to the elastic strip and durable clip that attaches to most wire sides. And while it’s meant for attaching to something, it’s a popular toy for tossing, dragging, and otherwise playing with freely. While it might not look like much, ferrets love this toy. It’ll keep them occupied for hours of play.

Pros:

• The size of this toy makes it ideal as a stocking stuffer for your favorite ferret.
• For those with multiple pets, this is a popular toy for playing ‘keep-away.’

Cons:

• There is a bell on the inside, so if noisy toys annoy you, you may want to skip this one.

MidWest Homes Cozy Cube

Cozy corner

Even the most social ferret needs their own space, and this soft hideout spot is just the ticket.

Best Hide-Out

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Although ferrets can be social creatures, they also like their space. This detachable softbox is the ideal solution for a small cage. Thanks to the durable clips that attach to the roof of a ferret cage, your little buddy can climb up into this when they need a quiet shelter. Plus, it can easily be tossed into the wash for a low-maintenance clean.

Pros:

• You can put treats inside this cube to keep your ferret occupied while in its cage.
• Both the seams and material are durable enough for repeated, heavy use.

Cons:

• If you have more than one ferret, you may want to grab more than one of these cubes – they’re only large enough for just one critter at a time.

Marshall Pet Products Pet Turtle Tunnel

Hide-and-go-seek

Soft yet durable, this turtle features multiple entrances for hours of hide-and-seek style play.

Best Tunnel

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While this appears to be just a sweet stuffy, this turtle is a tunnel designed for hours of interactive play. Your ferret can dart in and out of the turtle’s limbs and mouth, allowing multiple ferrets to play together at once. Lightweight, durable, and ultra soft, it’s also ideal for sleeping in.

Pros:

• Although we recommend washing this inside of a laundry bag or by handwashing, it’s easy to keep clean.
• Despite being large enough for multiple ferrets, the turtle is still small enough to fit into most cages.

Cons:

• Although ferrets can figure out getting inside this turtle, its entrances aren’t the most upright and tend to fall flat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should you swap out ferret toys?

For a happy ferret, they should have plenty of toys to play with for hours of fun. Their active brains and bodies need that stimulation. Because of that, if you notice your ferret losing interest in any toys, swap them out as needed. This typically means swapping out toys every few weeks or so.

How many toys does one ferret need?

Ferrets enjoy free play outside their cage, so it’s best to have cage-appropriate toys and toys meant for play outside of the cage. Keep a few smaller ones handy for swapping out in the cage and a basket of toys at the ready for free play around the house.

About the Author

Tana is a writer and yoga teacher who has found zen from her feline friends. Her two childhood cats, Moses and Max, were the light of her life for over a decade. She has since then rescued numerous cats and has made it her mission to see that all animals are treated with care and affection. Tana’s goal is to equip cat owners with the tools they need to provide a healthy, safe environment.

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