If you’ve been to a really NICE zoo (San Diego is a good example) you know the importance of proper presentation. Everything is so much nicer when the enclosures are well-maintained and roomy, especially if they’re able to closely replicate actual habitat conditions for the occupants. Life can be very good for these animals (even though they are essentially captives). If you’re a ferret lover and keep them at home as pets proper living conditions are also essential. Your choice of ferret cages will play a big role here.
On the other end of the spectrum are the low-maintenance zoos that house their specimens in minimalist (and often inadequate) enclosures. Sometimes cages are so small the occupant is hardly able to move around or cages are crowded with too many individuals. You can bet these animals are less hearty and happy than those living the ‘good life’.
It’s exactly the same for your personal pet, just on a reduced scale. Being as adventurous and inquisitive as they are, ferrets need supervision when out and about and, when this supervision isn’t available they need to be safely housed in an appropriate enclosure. Providing the proper cage will be beneficial to everyone’s well-being… Yours and your pet’s.
Finding a ferret cage has never been easier, especially in this day of immediate Internet access. The Web is full of sites selling all types of pet supplies and thousands marketing specifically to ferret owners. Often someone will see something at, say, a garage sale that looks like it might work as a ferret enclosure. People have tried using dog crates, bird cages and even fish aquariums as an alternative to an actual cage made to house ferrets. This is not the best idea.
The best advice here is to GO through the trouble and expense of getting a piece of equipment designed expressly for ferret use. If you get a good cage it will be a one-time purchase that can return long years of convenience and function for both you and your furry friend. Ferrets are active, fast moving critters and they need lots of room to play (even while in their cage). In this case, bigger is better and TOO big isn’t really a problem. Too SMALL, however, is a big problem and most unfair to the pet.
Generally speaking, an appropriate cage should measure two feet by two feet by three feet. This is a minimum. Bigger is better. Safety should also be a concern because these little creatures can be fearless, which sometimes gets them into trouble. A good cage will also make maintenance for you, the caretaker, easier and more convenient.
A ferret cage requires good airflow, making wire the best material for construction. Every configuration of accommodation imaginable is available and some are really, really nice (and not exactly inexpensive). You can choose anything from a single-story unit to a high-rise, five-level model (and everything in between).
Ferret cages that provide lots of room for the animals to actively ‘be themselves’ are preferred. Distractions such as toys and obstacles will provide more fun for your pet and more entertainment for you. It’s definitely worth the time and trouble of finding just the right cage!
If you are looking for more information on ferret cages then be sure to check out Tim W Bell’s site. Tim W Bell has been involved in small animal business for 20 years. Stop in to see our marchioro ferret cage to see if they fit in your home.
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