Size/Cage

Question
6 months
Totally Ferret
brown with yellow
eating
My cage now is:http://www.petco.com/product/14899/Small-Animal-Kingdom-Small-Animal-Starter-Cage-Kit.aspx

I think it's too small so I want ot buy a new one.
I can't decide which one would be the best!
1)http://www.petco.com/product/12286/Super-Pet-My-First-Home-Kit-for-Ferrets.aspx

or

2)http://www.petco.com/product/100085/Small-Animal-Kingdom-Ferret-Starter-Kit.aspx

{in #2 I think width is more important!}

3)http://www.petco.com/product/100590/Small-Animal-Kingdom-Deluxe-Extra-Large-Smal...

Which one do you think is best for her?? If none, give me a good website where I can find cheap cages please! Or one that you have. Thanks so much


Answer
My personal opinion is that ferrets need more floor space than any of those cages offer.

http://www.petco.com/product/2855/Super-Pet-Deluxe-Multi-Floor-Ferret-Home-with-...

Although this seems big to you, you'll be surprised that your little girl will be very cozy in this  - put in lots of hammocks, cozy sleepsacks and safe toys to play with. This particular cage is also very easy to clean; easy to get to each level to wipe down the floors.  I just hate to see those cages with little 'perches' in them - ferrets like to roll around on their backs and stretch and run around!

Bonus:  if you do decide to get another ferret, this cage is plenty  big for several ferrets :-)

I actually have cage #1 that I purchased for a travel cage for my two, but it's really small once you hang a hammock in it and put in a litterbox, and it's impossible to get your hand in to scoop the litterbox!  

#2 has 'perches' instead of full floors

#3 is exactly like #1 except that is has a stand so it's up off the floor.

I really think you would be pleased with the above cage. I don't personally hae it - my hubby built our cage, but IF I were going to buy one, this is the one I would buy, even for one ferret - and it's on sale right now at an unheard of price!  Lucky you! :-)

Good luck on your decision!  Just remember that you have to scoop the litterpan everyday, so it really needs to be easy to get to.......the cage I recommended has large openings on every level, so it's very easy to get your hand in and out with the scooper :-)   You may also want to use TWO litterboxes in this cage, as it's a long way for a ferret to be expected to run down four stories when she has to go potty :-)   Just a suggestion - I know you will love it tho - I have friends who have this cage and they love it.

Sincerely,

Jacquie Rodgers

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