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Post by christina127 on Jan 19, 2010 19:28:41 GMT -4
Homemade, sore bought..doesnt matter..
I would like to see pictures of as many diferent cages as i can ..
I want to upgrade to a BIGGER cage ..
Baby Bones and Rickey has 2 levels each right now..
i want atleast 2-3 levels each in cages that can be stacked or side by side.
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Post by Tressie on Jan 19, 2010 19:36:04 GMT -4
The Ferret Nation by Midwest is the best ferret cage you can get. It is expensive but well worth it because it is designed specifically for ferrets and will last a lifetime. Flower Town Chinchillas are based out of Ontario and ship anywhere in Canada. They have these cages (currently on sale): www.chinchilla.ca/items.php?ProductID=MW51082&Name=Cages&source=accesTressie |
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Post by mindy on Jan 19, 2010 20:39:40 GMT -4
The Ferret Nation cage that Tressie posted about is big enough for 4-5 ferrets. I wouldn't put more than 5 in there. Right now I have 2 ferrets in mine and they have plenty of space. Fred is not a small ferret, he is around 5 pounds, and he is not cramped at all. My friend has 4 ferrets in her Ferret Nation and both of her boys are big. They aren't cramped either. They are mostly always all in the bed! I agree with Tressie that the Ferret Nation is the best cage around. It has 2 doors on each level with removable trays. That makes it REALLY easy to clean. The only think I would say about the Ferret Nation cage is that you have to make sure you cover the ramps (I use mens' tube socks) and the 1/2 levels (shelves) because the ferrets could get their toes caught. Other than that the cage is great. A few people I know on another ferret forum have Quality or Midwest Cages. They really love them but I don't really know. Maybe it is because I didn't see it in person. This is a Quality/Midwest Cage qualitycage.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=129_169_179&products_id=940One of the women with this cage has 7 ferrets in there now. |
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Post by Tressie on Jan 20, 2010 6:56:39 GMT -4
As Mindy mentioned, the Ferret Nation is certainly more than large enough for 2 ferrets! Remember a cage is in effect a bedroom with ensuite toilet, and dining area. It is not meant as a place for them to live in full time.
Mindy's Fred is not only heavy but also quite long as far as ferrets go. He is a big boy. My Sampson was 5 lbs as well, and had no trouble in the Ferret Nation cage, neither does Cannoli my 4 lb. fuzzkid.
And as Mindy said, its important to cover the ramps and levels. I cut off sleeves from old sweaters/sweatshirts I get from Frenchie's and pin them at the top with a safety pin. I hunted everywhere for tube socks and couldn't find any and so resorted to sleeves, which also work well.
There are a number of good features about the Ferret Nation. Its on casters so super easy to move around. The doors lift off making it a breeze to clean. The bars are rounded and have a nice finish - again easy to wipe down and no sharp edges. Its quite sturdy and easily comes apart for moves. My first Ferret Nation has been disassembled and reassembled four or five times during my many moves.
Tressie
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 12:30:07 GMT -4
The Ferret Nation cage that Tressie posted about is big enough for 4-5 ferrets. The only think I would say about the Ferret Nation cage is that you This is a Quality/Midwest Cage One of the women with this cage has 7 ferrets in there now. Ive looked at both cages. but they look small to me .. i would only put one ferret in a ferret nation .. i think they would want lots of space. I think i am gonna see about getting 2 ferret nation cages. Even tho they are only in there to eat/sleep i still think they would loke to have lots of space. |
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Post by Tressie on Jan 20, 2010 13:09:37 GMT -4
They do not need more space than one Ferret Nation cage for two ferrets. That would be like you having a bedroom to yourself the size of your whole house.
Two Ferret Nation cages will cost you $700.00 - 800.00 (taxes included). The extra money spend for a cage they don't need, could go towards an account set aside for future vet expenses, which they will need.
Are they not sleeping together yet? That's another thing to consider, they will be terribly lonely in their own cages.
Tressie
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 13:42:29 GMT -4
no they dont sleep together. Rickey and Baby only play outside the cage together...
Do you have or no anyone who has real pictures of there ferrets in the ferret nation cgae.
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 14:18:40 GMT -4
no they dont sleep together. Rickey and Baby only play outside the cage together... Do you have or no anyone who has real pictures of there ferrets in the ferret nation cgae. I have pictures of my bunch in their Ferret Nation. I can post them for you. |
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 14:21:27 GMT -4
Ruckus is a big boy to isnt he.?
Well if you could post a few pics that would help.
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 14:38:36 GMT -4
Ruckus is a big boy to isnt he.? Well if you could post a few pics that would help. Ruckus is a REALLY big boy lol He JUST fits into the dryer tube I have for them to play in lol The two girls are average size. I'll take some pictures when I get home from work today. The cage is pretty big, some pictures are deceiving. I was shocked at how big it actually was when I first seen one put together in the pet store, it looked smaller in the pictures I've seen. |
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Post by Tressie on Jan 20, 2010 15:07:35 GMT -4
This is a YouTube educational video put out by a shelter director. It tells you about cage set-up and shows ferrets in the Ferret Nation cage: www.youtube.com/watch?v=06K_oWdh2UgTressie |
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Post by Tressie on Jan 20, 2010 15:09:21 GMT -4
PS - check out my avatar. I am 5' 5" and am standing next to a Ferret Nation cage with Linguini and Tortellini in my arms.
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 15:25:40 GMT -4
The picture on the pet store web site looks really small.
Thats why i thoght 2 would be better.
Glad 2 hear that they are bigger in person.
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 15:51:02 GMT -4
The picture on the pet store web site looks really small. Thats why i thoght 2 would be better. Glad 2 hear that they are bigger in person. Well I'm 5'1" and mine is taller then me lol (I have the 142 version) I'll get some good pictures of size for you. |
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 16:02:00 GMT -4
thank you. where did you get ur cage?
The pet store in gander said they can order most critter cages.
Patches in gf said the rabbit cage 1 level is there bigest.
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 17:56:58 GMT -4
thank you. where did you get ur cage? The pet store in gander said they can order most critter cages. Patches in gf said the rabbit cage 1 level is there bigest. I got mine at Pets Unlimited in St. John's. The one in Mt. Pearl also sells them but they're the only stores in NL that does. You'll have to order out of province if you don't want to buy from Pets Unlimited. If you want me to take more pictures I can, just let me know. Here are some pictures of mine, it's hard to get the actual size from picture though. The front view  Bottom level (That ramp was covered like the other 2 but they ripped up the cover, I'm making a new one)  Top level  Side view (you can see three ferret butts here lol Ruckus is going down the bottom ramp, Roxy and Reena are on the top)  Ruckus on a shelf  Ruckus and Reena (just to show his size lol)  |
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 18:00:40 GMT -4
would a small cat/puppy kennel fit inside on one of the levels... Its very important.. Baby wont sleep at night if his kennel isnt in the cage with him..  Also the floor of the cage. Do it need covers like urs.. Baby is a dirty ferret. He pees on everything at least 1 time durning the night.. So i need a floor that can be wiped/washed clean easly a few times a day. |
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 18:07:07 GMT -4
would a small cat/puppy kennel fit inside on one of the levels... Its very important.. Baby wont sleep at night if his kennel isnt in the cage with him.. Also the floor of the cage. Do it need covers like urs.. Baby is a dirty ferret. He pees on everything at least 1 time durning the night.. So i need a floor that can be wiped/washed clean easly a few times a day. Yup, a kennel will fit no problem and the floors are hard plastic removable trays so they can be washed no problem at all. The shelves also have removable bottoms so everything can be cleaned easily. I can get a picture of my small carrier inside if you want. |
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Post by ruckus on Jan 20, 2010 18:14:21 GMT -4
The kennel, you could probably fit 3 and a half of these across one level.  The shelf (that black plastic comes out)  The level trays  |
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Post by christina127 on Jan 20, 2010 18:19:17 GMT -4
Okay.. that seams good.
how much was the full cage in st. johns.?
In Gander its $300 for the bottem one and $200 for the top.. approx..
I was talking to her and thats the estament she gave me.
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