Tip on customizing cages??

[vikkayf]

So I have a second hand feisty ferret cage at home and I still have the tiny rabbit cage that my ferret was given to me with. I was thinking is adding tunnels to her big cage, leading to the smaller cage and then filling the smaller one with those little ball pit balls I see a lot of ferrets playing in. A few questions though, anyone have any idea how I can connect the tubes to the outside of the cages? I don’t mind if I have to cut some wires. As well do your ferrets try to eat those little balls? Should I let her in there whenever or do you suggest only allowing her to play with them under my supervision? Pics of toys I was thinking of and cages she owns. Thank you in advance for any advice!!

[Sherry]

holisticferret60.proboards.com/thread/7239/tunnel-cage-system

[vikkayf]

Sherry THANK YOU!
also that tunnel system is AMAZING I'm drooling

[vikkayf]

I nabbed some containers from work to get started on a remote litter box and a feeding den, but they are airtight containers. I removed the rubber strip I the lid to make them not air right containers but they don’t close properly. If I replace the strip and cut a few vents in the top will this be okay along with the hole I’ll cut for the tube of course? Or should I just get better containers for her?

[vikkayf]

Finally finished her customizations and got her liners in!! Here is the baby complete(for now) set up!

[abbeytheferret6]

You did a great job  and inspiring.

[Sherry]

Great idea!

[Agronvall]

Is'nt so much fun to plan out cages? I plan on connecting a tube to my cage, wish me luck! Haha, since I still have yet to get ferrets, I suppose it gives me plenty of time to know how to do it.

[vikkayf]

Thank you! Yes it is super fun planning out cages. All I really need to complete her set up is find her a buddy! Well that and a better litter box that she won’t knock over! Lol

[Charlie]

Maybe the companies making the cages need to start adding a hole in the side of the cage to be able to attach tubes! Lol

You did an awesome job! Looks great and I'm sure it's a lot of in for your fuzzy too!

[topher8]

This is awesome! Maybe I missed it in this thread but how did you add the hole on the side??

[vikkayf]

to make the hole I just cut my cage with heavy wire cutters, then I added the flange on each side and put the tube through

[Charlie]

Does your little fert know how to open the doors on the small rabbit cage you have? I have one similar to that and mine knows how to open the doors so I have to zip tie the top shut and use carribeaners to keep the side door shut so he doesn't escape. I only use the little cage when I take him over to the sitter's house. I really like your big cage! Oh and I love how your little fuzzy is at the door wanting to come out. Oh come on mom open the door!

[vikkayf]

Charlie oh yes she does lol I've zip tied the door so she can't escape when I'm not home