My ferret cage/play area

ferretpalooza
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My ferret cage/play area Jul 30, 2008 15:16:23 GMT -5

Post by ferretpalooza on Jul 30, 2008 15:16:23 GMT -5

I used an 8 X 6 scrap of linoleum from Home Depot and put two double FN's together so they have a very wide area on each level to play. I used to have the three story but hated the up and down on a ladder and a more wider area for them to move around. They are not allowed free roam due to carpet but they have a small playyard to get out of the cage if the want. They come out in the am and pm to the main house for longer play times

Jaycee HF Forum Senior Member Raw Feeder Posts: 912	My ferret cage/play area Jul 30, 2008 19:52:54 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Jaycee on Jul 30, 2008 19:52:54 GMT -5 I like that....especially the way you have the two cages together. If only I could convince my husband into getting another 142 and 143 to add on to mine!
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weloveourweasels HF Forum Senior Member Posts: 1,065	My ferret cage/play area Jul 31, 2008 4:11:55 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by weloveourweasels on Jul 31, 2008 4:11:55 GMT -5 I wish I could get another 142 to attach to mine. I like it like that. Also who did you ramp covers and shelf covers and floor mats?
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ferretpalooza Guest	My ferret cage/play area Jul 31, 2008 16:21:18 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ferretpalooza on Jul 31, 2008 16:21:18 GMT -5 I ordered two entire set of FN stuff from Critter Creations/crittercreations@satx.rr.com. They werent real cheap but mine get washed with a little bleach, soap and 120 degree water weekly and they have held up excellent

buzzonesbirdie HF Forum Senior Member Rats, mice, baby birds, and chicken (just whats in my freezer) Posts: 768	My ferret cage/play area Jul 31, 2008 20:33:19 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by buzzonesbirdie on Jul 31, 2008 20:33:19 GMT -5 I like it--thats how i wanted to conncet our cages but Hubby didnt want to do it this way and did the tubes instead.
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silverphoenix69
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My ferret cage/play area Oct 5, 2008 23:02:03 GMT -5

Post by silverphoenix69 on Oct 5, 2008 23:02:03 GMT -5

I've been looking to get another FN 142 to do just that LOL. Your cages looks GREAT!

I have a question to ask you though. If you need to, for any reason separate your kids, how easy is it to put the two side panel's back on? I have a 142, but I've never taken it apart or put it together.

bellaferrets Newbie Posts: 48	My ferret cage/play area Oct 11, 2008 16:57:31 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bellaferrets on Oct 11, 2008 16:57:31 GMT -5 What did you use to connect the two FN142s?
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My ferret cage/play area Oct 18, 2008 18:58:54 GMT -5

Post by Alliemegan on Oct 18, 2008 18:58:54 GMT -5

This is BRILLIANT! We have 2 FN142's as well and had been putting off connecting them together. We're not exactly helpless with tools but we still dreaded the prospect of cutting the wire, putting connecting tubes in, and ruining 2 perfectly good cages in the process.

I just showed the pics to my husband and both hung our heads in shame. we couldn't believe why we didn't see that solution before.

Question: the white playpen fence looks very climbable. Do you actually leave the cage doors open when the ferts are unsupervised? How do you get them to stay in the pen?

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My ferret cage/play area Oct 24, 2008 0:34:02 GMT -5

Post by silverphoenix69 on Oct 24, 2008 0:34:02 GMT -5

The playpen fence, if its the one I'm thinking, isn't very climbable. I thought so as well, but I use it for my doors (to my bedroom, and the living room stairs). None of them can climb it, and I have my ferrets out 24/7. My girls would be able to get out of ferretpalooza, because the can climb the ferret nation really well, but my boys wouldn't think about it.

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My ferret cage/play area Oct 24, 2008 7:17:13 GMT -5

Post by Alliemegan on Oct 24, 2008 7:17:13 GMT -5

Yup, the white playpen fence was what I was talking about. Not climbable, eh? Then I need me one of those in my house!

All the baby gates we'd try were too climbable and we ended up returning all of them. Can you tell me what brand that is or where can I order/ buy one? Thanks!

ferretpalooza
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My ferret cage/play area Nov 6, 2008 21:52:40 GMT -5

Post by ferretpalooza on Nov 6, 2008 21:52:40 GMT -5

To answer the questions above. I just used the plastic zip ties so you just cut them off if you need to change/take it apart. I have other pens zip tied to the deck out back. Pens and zip ties have been a great investment with these guys.....LOL No, they do not climb the fences, but note they are zip tied tight to the cage so they can not use the cage and fence together. Only the inside door is left open/removed or they could get over the fence. That way they have a little pen area to get out of the cage. Yes, they are left to play in the entire area while we are away. That is actually two playpens connected in that pic. They are standard small animal/ferret pens. I order most of my stuff at ferret.com cause the shipping is a flat rate of 6.99 no matter how much it weighs. I would be a little bit of work to put the side panels in but I can separate the top from the bottom. You could always leave a side panel in the top so you would be able to separate in three areas. I like them having two levels of six feet wide space to play in. Yes, this is a great setup and they absoulutely love it. I also put lineloum on the bottom racks so yet another 6 foot area to play or put in some more litter pans.

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wuvweasels Guest	My ferret cage/play area Jun 24, 2009 17:42:12 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wuvweasels on Jun 24, 2009 17:42:12 GMT -5 I really like the "play area" in front of the cage. You have inspired me. I'm definitely going to do that!

Little Wise Owl Going Natural Posts: 169	My ferret cage/play area Sept 7, 2009 13:25:49 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Little Wise Owl on Sept 7, 2009 13:25:49 GMT -5 That's a cool set-up. I really wanted something like that for my ferrets.
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sherrylynne Administrator Raw and Whole Prey Feeder Posts: 7,292	My ferret cage/play area Sept 10, 2009 0:25:35 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sherrylynne on Sept 10, 2009 0:25:35 GMT -5 Unfortunately, mine climb the FN on a regular basis, and some of them really believe they can fly . They'd be over that fence in two seconds flat

vierireamourferret Guest	My ferret cage/play area Sept 17, 2009 0:33:58 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by vierireamourferret on Sept 17, 2009 0:33:58 GMT -5 Holy crap! That is an amazing cage/play area! Wow! That's basically my dream place! Duude. Seriously, well done!!!! What lucky furbabies!