Why cage your ferret?
According to Thomas N. Tully, DVM and Mark A. Mitchell, DVM, ferrets “are capable of fitting into small crevices between furniture and ventilations systems and are notorious for getting into trouble.” Tully and Mitchell also note that the “most common problem reported in unsupervised ferrets” is “the ingestion of foreign material.”
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What to look for in ferret cages
Our cage recommendations
For all of the cages below, we recommend the double cage, even if you have a single ferret. The double cage is typically advertised for 2-4 ferrets, but we at Ferret-World.com believe it is more appropriate for 1-3 ferrets. A single ferret will love all the extra room and without cagemates, may actually require more stimulation in cage than a paired ferret would.
Ferret Nation 182 Double by Midwest
The Ferret Nation cage is by far the most popular with educated ferret owners and ferret vets. This is because this cage has all of the features you should look for in a cage, in addition to being sturdy and relatively attractive.
Pros:
- Size. The Ferret Nation, particularly the double unit, is one of the largest cages on the market,
- The Ferret Nation has bars spaced 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) apart. It contains plastic trays and covered ramps to protect ferret paws. The cage closure allows for one-handed use but is impossible for even the cleverest ferret to open. The bars have an attractive finished but are not painted.
- Ease of cleaning. The cage comes with plastic trays to cover the floor, which remove easily for cleaning. Both sets of front doors open wide, allowing you full access to the inside of the cage.
- The cage is a bit of a struggle to put together and most folks put it together wrong, then have to pull it apart and try again. Personally, I’ve put together a Ferret Nation cage three times and have done this each and every time. However, the cage is worth the effort and does easily come apart for travel and moves.
Cons:
- This is one of the most expensive cages on the market, typically $250 USD. However, it is not overpriced in our opinion. A high-quality cage will simply cost more money.
- While it’s relatively easy to get the Ferret Nation cage in the United States and Canada, it’s harder to come by in other countries. If you live in Australia, we recommend our silver medalist, the Ferret Kingdom by Puppy Power.
Ferret Kingdom by Puppy Power
Note: There is another Ferret Kingdom cage made by Super Pet. We do NOT recommend that cage.
Pros:
- Size. The Ferret Kingdom is the exact same size as the Ferret Nation, making it also one of the largest cages on the market.
- The Ferret Kingdom bars are spaced 0.5 inches (1.25 centimeters) apart. It contains plastic trays and covered ramps to protect ferret paws. The clasp is not necessarily ferret-proof, but there is a tiny clasp at the top of the doors that keeps it closed. The bars have an attractive finished but are not painted.
- Ease of cleaning. Like the Ferret Nation, the cage comes with plastic trays to cover the floor, which remove easily for cleaning. Both sets of front doors open wide, allowing you full access to the inside of the cage.
- Putting this cage together is easy and quick.
Cons:
- The Ferret Kingdom costs a little more than the Ferret Nation cage at approximately $285 USD ($385 AUD).
- This cage is only available in Australia. Additionally, only a single eBay seller, puppypower_77, sells the cage and it is usually not available. Ferret owners wanting this cage have to watch the eBay shop and wait for it to appear.
Feisty Ferret Home 485 by Prevue
The Ferret Nation cage is by far the most popular with educated ferret owners and ferret vets. This is because this cage has all of the features you should look for in a cage, in addition to being sturdy and relatively attractive.
Pros:
- Size. The Ferret Nation, particularly the double unit, is one of the largest cages on the market,
- The Ferret Nation has bars spaced 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) apart. It contains plastic trays and covered ramps to protect ferret paws. The cage closure allows for one-handed use but is impossible for even the cleverest ferret to open. The bars have an attractive finished but are not painted.
- Ease of cleaning. The cage comes with plastic trays to cover the floor, which remove easily for cleaning. Both sets of front doors open wide, allowing you full access to the inside of the cage.
- The cage is a bit of a struggle to put together and most folks put it together wrong, then have to pull it apart and try again. Personally, I’ve put together a Ferret Nation cage three times and have done this each and every time. However, the cage is worth the effort and does easily come apart for travel and moves.
Cons:
- This is one of the most expensive cages on the market, typically $250 USD. However, it is not overpriced in our opinion. A high-quality cage will simply cost more money.
- While it’s relatively easy to get the Ferret Nation cage in the United States and Canada, it’s harder to come by in other countries. If you live in Australia, we recommend our silver medalist, the Ferret Kingdom by Puppy Power.
