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Choosing A Cage For Your Pet Ferret
Ferret Food, Ferret Bedding, Ferret Cages
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Ferrets are intelligent creatures and natural escape artists so choosing the right ferret cage
is of outmost importance.
The Right Cage
Special cages are widely available for ferrets. So do not buy a rabbit cage, hamster cage, bird cage or a rat cage.
You definitely don't need an aquarium. A good ferret cage has metal bars with a pull-out tray and PVC floor. A cage
with metal bars is ideal for ventilation but the distance between bars should not exceed one inch. This ensures
that the ferret cannot squeeze through or get it's head stuck. A good locking mechanism should be installed on the
door to prevent escape.
Avoid cages with metal mesh flooring as they are very uncomfortable to walk on and may result in
problems. The ferret's feet may get stuck between the mesh. If it is too late to buy another one, lay down linoleum
tiles or cloth pads to cover the entire area of the cage's floor. Linoleum tiles can be wiped clean while used
cloth pads can be thrown away and replaced with a new one.
The size of the cage depends on the number of ferrets you have. One pet ferret can live
modestly in a cage that is 2 feet long, 3 feet wide and 2 feet high. Two or three ferrets may require a larger
cage. Of course, a bigger cage is better.
You cannot bring home a ferret today and buy a cage tomorrow.
Things to Put Inside the Cage
A constant supply of clean water, food, litter pan, bedding and plenty of floor space to play are basic
requirements of a ferret. Food and water bowls should be heavy and shallow so that the ferret won't be able to
knock it over. Old cloth can be used as bedding while paper pellets are best for the litter pan. Cage designs vary
in size, thus in floor space. There are single floor, multi-levels, and elaborate homes with a lot of floor space.
It is up to you to decide which cage you choose. Ferrets enjoy toys, hiding spots and fabrics.
Cage Maintenance
Clean the cage everyday. Empty and wash water and food dishes. Scoop out ferret litter pans and replace them with
new ones. Wash the soiled toys and other things inside the cage with soapy water.
Once a week, clean the cage and everything inside it.
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