DIY Ferret Cage Ideas

Ferret owners should think about building a secure cage for their pets because ferrets are curious animals and cannot be left alone for long periods. Their curious and lively nature will not allow them to sit in a single place.

If you are weary of spending a lot of money on pricey cages that are not lasting, building a ferret cage at home is the best option. Making your own ferret cage will let you add the features you want and customize it to fit your furry friend’s size so it can live happily.

You’ve come to the perfect place if you enjoy doing DIY (do it yourself) projects and want your ferret to have a comfortable life. In this article, I’ll present a few simple homemade ferret cage ideas that only need a few supplies and tools to build, so read on.

Why It Is Important To Build A Ferret Cage At Home?

Building your own ferret cage at home has a lot of benefits, some of which are described below:

• You can make it as spacious as you want so your furry friend has plenty of space to hang around
• You can use your desired materials like wood, which is more durable and insulating than plastic
• You can add plenty of windows for proper ventilation
• You can add tunnels and pathways which will be fun for your ferret
• You can install heating and cooling systems
• You can make it according to your need, for example, you can make one for traveling, one for indoors, and one for outdoors
• You can make a mega multi-story cage
• You can make it escape-proof for your ferret
• You can make separate compartments if you own multiple ferrets

Homemade Ferret Cage Ideas: Vet Explains

An important step before beginning to construct a cage is choosing the site for it. Location is crucial; it should be in the appropriate temperature range for your ferret, which is ideally around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It should not be exposed to weather elements but should have plenty of gaps to let the fresh air in and out.

The cage of your ferret should be designed in such a way that it should have a spot where there is little to no light so the ferret can sleep calmly as they can spend up to 12 to 16 hours sleeping. Materials used must also be comfortable and make sure there are no nails or sharp wires around the enclosure.

Some homemade ferret cage ideas are listed below:

Indoor ferret cage ideas

This is by far the most common ferret setup. If you live in a cold place or somewhere that gets hot outside, building an indoor cage will be your best option. First, you should select an ideal location around the house. After doing that you should measure the available space since the ferret cage should be at least 2ft high, 2ft wide, and 3ft in length per ferret.

If you have enough room, you can construct a box or cube out of plywood or pallet wood. There are six sides to a cube or box; you should leave one side open to let light and air into the enclosure as well as to see and feed your pet. Your cage should be at least 2 feet in height, 2 feet in breadth, and 3 feet in length, while larger dimensions are always welcome.

Wood glue is preferred to stick the wood pieces rather than using nails. The open side should be secured by using a rabbit fence or some other steel wire. Cut a small opening according to the size of your ferret and smooth the wire edges. You can use the rabbit fence bordered by wood to make a door for the opening you have made.

Your cage will be ready in no time. You can drill 2 to 3 holes on the sides of the cage for extra ventilation. You can add wheels below it for easy mobility if you want.

Multi-story ferret cage

Hard plastic panels, metal sheets, or wood can all be used to create this type of cage. Since this cage will be built tall with additional floors, it needs vertical room. You can use something hollow and tall, like an old metal cylinder, to make this cage.

This type of cage can also be created by stacking wooden boxes on top of one another and securing them in place with glue or nails and then cutting wide openings between them, i.e., starting from the roof of the lowest box and until you reach the bottom of the uppermost box. By connecting all the compartments your ferret can climb up and down the cage.

Imagine stacking three wooden boxes on top of each other to accomplish all of this. Now, take out the front sides of the bottom and top boxes, leaving the middlebox alone so that it can stay dark inside. Your new ferret cage is ready once the front sides are secured with metal wire or rabbit fencing.

Travel cage for ferrets

Plastic can be used for this construction because it is lightweight and portable. To create a box, affix four sheets of strong plastic or acrylic together. Now close the bottom of the box with another plastic panel leaving the front side open. To attach a plastic door or a door made of rabbit fence, place window hinges on the front side.

By drilling a few holes in the box, you can also create a straightforward locking mechanism to keep the door closed. After that add three handles two on each side and one on the top of the cage for gripping or securing it in the car.

Ferret mansion

Depending on how big you want the cage to be, you will need a lot of space for this one because it is simply a series of massive compartments connected by a network of tunnels and pipes running from side to side and from top to bottom, much like a multi-story cage.

If you own multiple critters, this ferret cage idea is for you. Large compartments can be created by welding metal sheets together with windows covered with rabbit fences, and these compartments can be connected using wide PVC pipes that are big enough for ferrets to fit through.

To give your ferrets even more enjoyment with this homemade ferret cage, you might also build a tube that runs directly from the top floor to the bottom floor so they can slide through it.

Bookshelf ferret cage

With a little work, an old bookshelf lying around the house can be converted into a bookshelf cage for your ferrets. If you add a metal wire or rabbit fence to the front of the shelf, it will resemble a multi-story cage and ferrets won’t be able to escape.

Connect any shelves that are far apart with a pipe or wooden ladder so that ferrets may easily access them. Your new ferret house will be ready after a few adjustments. You just need to cover the front with rabbit fencing and build a little doorway so you can access your pets and feed them.

There it is, a few cool ferret cage ideas to get you started. Find more ideas and join the fun ferret loving community at our ferret forum.

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