Which of these should I go with? (Litter boxes)

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One more litter box question...I promise it's the last, I've never spent so much time on an animal's bathroom ;D I just want to make litter training as simple as possible.

So I picked up some standard size litter boxes from the dollar store:


Now as you can see they don't cover the whole width of the cage... so I'm not sure if the ferrets are going to miss the litter box. My question is if I do use this one is the ferret going to be able to climb in, or should I cut an "entrance way"?

The other choice is the 28 quart rubbermaid bin.. it covers the whole width as you can see. But it doesn't leave a whole lot of floor space. Ferrets spend more time in hammocks and on the shelves though anyways don't they? Does this one need an "entrance way" cut in it as well?

Here's a pic:


Now I had also asked about covered litter boxes - but I'm guessing this only applies to taller rubbermaid bins.. right? Like there's no way a ferret could go to the bathroom with this shallow of a bin if it had a lid on, right?



I have the ferret nation shelf on the middle level to give you an idea of the height of the litter pans in reference to the cage.

If I don't use the rubbermaid bins - would these make good soil dig boxes?

Also for my ferret proof room, is it better to have two litter boxes or should I go for one in each corner of the room (4 in total)?

Sorry for all the questions - I know they are probably dumb!

Thanks!

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I'd go with the rubbermaids 28 QT. Mine rarely do anything on the bottom

[Sherry]

Mine are all really good in cage. As long as it's cleaned twice a day, that is ;D
You can use the larger one, and yes, with either, I'd cut an entryway for them, about 6" wide, and down to about 2"-3" from the bottom of the box.
As for the ferret room- it depends on how many you are going to start with, what their personalities are like, and even whether or not they decide to use the boxes provided ;D
I've got one who generally won't use a box out of cage, but will use potty papers as a rule. As for where to put the box- they'll let you know ;D

[taratee]

if you do the cat pan youll probably have to cut down the side anyhow, and my reasoning is if i have to do work on that why not the 28 quart one lol something you want to consider is attaching it to the cage i warmed up a nail and pierced the side in three places so i could attach it to the cage with shower curtain hooks best idea ever (thank god sherry mentioned this)

as for dig boxes i personally would use a deep one so when they throw the dirt most of the dirt will stay in the bin maybe even concoct some sort of tube into it, but thats me thinking ferrets would throw the soil about and roll around in it because all ferrets are evil a bit on the inside

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As for the lid, it might be a bit too low. And you'll definitely need to make an entry way. Ferrets are so lazy

[Sherry]

And you're right- they WILL toss it about, simply because they dig so enthusiastically! I generally use the taller tubs for dig boxes. Usually keeps everything in

[maddiesmom]

With Iz and Murtagh ( ) anything with a lid = sleeping den lol

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Did I ever mention that you guys are fantastic?
I am so indecisive when it comes to things like this but you all just solved all of my dilemmas

28 quart rubbermaid bins with an entrance way cut in and no lid and shower curtain hooks to attach it to the side it is! Genius on the shower curtain hooks!

I think I'll try put a cat litter box in every corner of my room and then I'm already stocked up on puppy pee pads so I'll put those wherever else they decide to go.

A deep dig box makes perfect sense too - I can imagine that especially inside the house, ferrets would purposely throw the dirt everywhere