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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2014 20:12:40 GMT -5
Hi, I have a ferret nation that I have had for about 2 months….. I think. I love it but the only problem is that it is a little TOO BIG. I switched from the prevue pets feisty ferret cage because it is easier to clean and bigger. My ferret nation is in my room and my room is fairly big but the only place I could put the cage is beside the door in front of my bed. It is like the biggest thing in my room. I wanted to get the ferret nation sooooo bad. When I was in the market of getting a new cage I also was interested in a martin's cage(preferably the ferret condo) or a quality's cage and NOW I kind of wish I got one of those over the ferret nation. I still LOVE my ferret nation but it just is a little too big and it just might not be the cage for my ferrets and I. I don't want to make the big switch to a new cage and then regret it. Is there anyone who has had both? If you have had both that would be very helpful:) If you can recommend another cage to me that would be great. I want to still have a big cage but not to big. I kind of think if I get a cage that is a little bit smaller that will force me to let my ferrets out a lot more. Also I have the double unit but I don't want to just go to the single unit. Any help would be great!  Thanks! |
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Post by Heather on Apr 29, 2014 21:30:04 GMT -5
How often do you let your ferrets out. I can't think of using a smaller cage unless my ferrets were free roaming. I've had a martin's cage and hated it. It does not set up well and the entrances were too small making it difficult to set up and clean. I didn't like the ramps or the flooring. Generally, I preferred the FN and they're still the best cage for containing a ferret safely. Don't get me wrong, there are things that I really dislike about the FN, but remember that this is your ferret's living space and if they're spending 8 hrs a day in a cage the best space for 2 ferrets.
ciao
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Post by kraesmom on Apr 30, 2014 0:37:54 GMT -5
How about removing the top level and see if it works better in your room?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 6:39:04 GMT -5
Regardless of cage size, you should try to let them out as much as possible. If you need more motivation to do so or don't feel it's necessary, finding that desire elsewhere might be best - maybe really sitting down and playing with them and loving on them (not to suggest that you don't, but I know we need to re-discover those we see daily on some occassions) rather than investing money on a new cage. If the problem is aesthetics, you can do more to brighten up the cage - get some colorful fleece (this will be the cheapest option) or buy some nice storage bins from Target to arrange below/beneath (not sure what kind of FN you have or what its space is) but you can definitely remedy the problem without starting from square one if those are your concerns. If you feel starting from square one is best for you, and if you have time and are a little handy, I think building your own cage is a viable option (this is great for people who want good sized cages but need them to fit into a certain space). You will want to draw up a diagram and keep cleaning in mind, as well as their safety and space to roam, sleep, and climb. Depending on how big they are (you don't want little heads getting stuck), you can use these grids for $0.95 a piece: www.storesupply.com/pc-12194-518-14-x-14-white-mini-grid-panel-30101.aspx?zmam=66923263&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=30101&gclid=COD-4NaKiL4CFa_m7AodoV4A6QAnd coroplast like what is listed here for the base: www.regal-plastics.com/coroplast.htmlI can help walk you through it via message if you're interested, as I don't have a tutorial up on how to do this yet, but it may be a viable option for you if you're worried about space and aesthetics. The white framing really made a difference in my home. Anyway, think about other options to resolve the issues you stated if possible. If you're simply frustrated with the cage and ready for it to go, see if you can take the top off like kraesmom suggested, or brighten it up with some fabric, and it might make more of a difference than you know! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 11:51:34 GMT -5
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Post by unclejoe on Apr 30, 2014 13:01:30 GMT -5
Any chance you could rearrange your furniture?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2014 13:21:30 GMT -5
Glad I could help! Whatever you decide to do, remember that their whole world is in that cage 90% of their time, so try and make it as comfortable for them as possible while still maintaining your needs and space. I'd love to hear what you end up doing and will be happy to help with anything related to cage building! I'm sure everyone else on the forums would be glad to help too! |
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Post by gfountain on Apr 30, 2014 14:15:55 GMT -5
Wow, I'd rearrange my room before I'd give up my FN! Well, I actually did that. I had a custom built cage for the first few months and it was great. But when I caught a good deal on the FN, I got one and I wouldn't trade it for anything. I thought I was going to have to rearrange 3 rooms to make everything fit, but I managed by just getting rid of one piece of furniture. The ease of cleaning the FN made it worthwhile though.
Hope you find a solution that works for you (wave)
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Post by Heather on Apr 30, 2014 14:38:00 GMT -5
I have some homemade cages. Don't like them near as much as my FN cages. I'm going to probably have another go at them this summer and try to do things a bit differently. I tore them apart last summer, changed somethings....still don't like them as much as my FN. What I don't like about the FN is the fact that it's built on the vertical, when ferrets really need horizontal. I realize that's for space saving but for some ferrets it just doesn't work
ciao
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