There are no strict rules on how to install a cage for your ferret, but there are constants that you should not forget such as the comfort and safety of your pet. For the most part, you want to make sure your pet has a good place to rest, feed, and play.

Some ferret owners would prefer to simply purchase a fully loaded ferret cage that has almost everything in it. However, not everyone can afford these types of cages, so you will need to know how to set up your ferret cage based on the materials you have on hand.

Tips on how to set up your ferret cage;

o Choose a very sturdy cage. It has to be solid and secured with a padlock and latch. Ferrets are very cunning creatures that would try to chew on everything, even your homes.

o Cages should be as spacious as possible. Ferrets like to run, so you may want to give them as much headroom as possible so they don’t feel too trapped or constrained.

o Prepare makeshift beds for your ferrets inside their cages to keep them warm during cold nights. They may have fur, but they still feel cold when the weather is really strenuous.

o Designate a play area, eating area, and litter area. This would teach your ferret where littering is allowed and where it is not. Also, this would make cleaning much more efficient.

o Line the sleeping area with fabric or anything that makes it soft and comfortable.

o Keep cages in areas where they are generally clean. Do not put cages in places where they are likely to become dusty or dirty because ferrets are prone to respiratory diseases from which they find it very difficult to recover.

o The cages must be secured especially when the ferrets are the ones inside because they will always try to escape. Make sure the lock is not rusted or compromised.

o The cage should have a healthy coat of paint to prevent chipping and rusting. If you want a cage that will last a long time, be sure to paint it with layers of enamel.

o Place the cage where it is not likely to get wet. This is very important because ferrets are sensitive to water. They can also get sick if they are near areas where mosquitoes and other insects breed.

You want your ferret to be happy and healthy. To make sure this happens, it all starts with providing the best cage out there. It should be clean, livable, with reasonable amenities, spacious, and most importantly conducive to playing and exploring. As long as the cage you install has all of these, you can be very proud of yourself and you can also rest easy knowing that your pet is well cared for.