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Mustelamania 2025

Mustelamania 2025: the family day out you didn’t know you needed

Discover Mustelamania 2025, Durham’s family-friendly ferret jamboree on Sunday 5 October, 10:00–16:00 at Crook Community Centre. Meet the ferrets, watch races, enjoy myth-busting talks, a supervised Kids’ Corner, and low-waste fu, perfect for animal lovers, not just farents.

Mustelamania 2025

Our 2026 Ferret Calendar: Pre-orders open soon!

Pre-order the BFB 2026 Ferret Calendar at Mustelamania with a mock-up, and online from 5th October onwards Eco-printed with lower-waste, veg-ink printing.

Mustelamania 2026 ferret jamboree at Crook Community Centre
Mustelamania 2025

Mustelamania 2026 – the ultimate ferret jamboree for families

Get creative at Mustelamania 2025! Our fully supervised Kids’ Corner features Kyle’s colour-in designs, eco materials (recycled paper, water-based pens), and a years-long community doodle banner. We reuse signage, print with vegetable inks – and can turn your masterpiece into a print-to-order tee.

Mustelamania 2025

Spooky Fun at Mustelamania 2025 🎃

Countdown to Mustelamania 2025—our eco-friendly ferret jamboree in Durham! We’re cutting waste with real mugs, FSC wooden cutlery, compostable plates, reusable tubs and clear recycling. See how you can help on the day – and book your spot.

Mustelamania 2025

Mustelamania 2025: our eco-friendly ferret jamboree

Countdown to Mustelamania 2025—our eco-friendly ferret jamboree in Durham! We’re cutting waste with real mugs, FSC wooden cutlery, compostable plates, reusable tubs and clear recycling. See how you can help on the day – and book your spot.

Cleaning and Ferrets

Savic Crock Bowls: the (plastic!) bowls I’ll happily stand by

Why I stand by Savic Crock Bowls for ferrets: made in Belgium from recycled plastic, they lock onto bars, are hard to tip and easy to clean. Plus my bicycle inner-tube hack to protect the bracket and keep them rock-solid.

Cleaning and Ferrets

Bowls for Ferrets: Why I’m Team Stoneware

Ditch flimsy pet bowls. Heavy stoneware (think Mason Cash/Denby) is durable, dishwasher-safe and tip-resistant – pair with a stainless insert for easy cleaning. Why I skip plastic and bargain ceramics for ferrets

Cleaning and Ferrets

Glass bottles for ferret water: why I’m Team Glass

Forget about flimsy pet bowls. Heavy stoneware (think Mason Cash/Denby) is durable, dishwasher-safe and tip-resistant – pair with a stainless insert for easy cleaning. Why I skip plastic and bargain ceramics for ferrets.

Cleaning and Ferrets

Everyday Eco‑Cleaning Essentials for a Sparkling, Sustainable Home

Ditch the chemical clutter and discover everyday eco‑cleaning that really works! I swapped SMOL for The Little Green Fox’s recycled refill system—from Ocean Saver dishwasher tablets to Miniml laundry liquid—and even schedule dishwashers around my solar power. Ready for a greener clean? Read on for all my planet‑friendly tips!

Cleaning and Ferrets

Pressure Washing: My secret weapon for sparkling ferret cages

Think harsh chemicals are the only way to a truly clean ferret home? Think again! In this post, I share why my trusty steam cleaner (plus a spritz of F10) is my go-to for lifting muck, zapping bugs, and cutting plastic waste—plus a nifty DIY reusable cloth hack to keep your fuzzies safe and your space sparkling. Ready to steam your way to a greener clean?