What is a good cage to use?
A good cage is one that has enough room for the ferret to move around, contain a separate sleeping, eating/drinking, and latrine areas. Aquariums are not recommended – It does not allow for air circulation (ferrets can be prone to heat exhaustion or stroke), the bottom will absorb urine and feces and be a haven for bacterial/fungal growths which can harm your ferret, and magnify sunlight, so they can get hot inside. Wooden cages are not the best – wood can also absorb oils, urine and feces and will rot and smell. Treating the wood with polyurethane helps, but must be reapplied regularly. Wire cages are most often used – they are airy, and come in all sizes and shapes. Minimum recommended size for a single ferret is a two-story cage, measuring 30″h x 30″w x 18″d. Setting up a cage: Setting up a cage is easy – litter pan, food bowl, water bottle and bedding. Lining the wire bottom of the cage and ramps with carpet, linoleum or vinyl flooring will help protect the ferrets feet and pads wh
