Frequently Asked Questions...
which cage is better for five rats?
this; http://www.ferret.com/item/super-pet-deluxe-care-home-multi-floor/
or
this; http://www.ferret.com/item/ferret-nation-habitat-model-142/
ignore any hammocks or any accessories you might see in the cage, i just want to know which cage in general is better for five female rats. & i know the 1 inch spacing is a problem, that's why i have chicken wire...
Answer:
Ferret Nation! I've known so many people who have this cage and love it. You can't use litter in it though, you'd need to use fleece bedding. Also, the bar spacing is a bit wide (on both cages actually) so you might need to wrap it in coated hardware cloth if you have slim girlies or youngsters.
More information the Ferret Nation as a rat cage here: http://community.livejournal.com/ratties/5738839.html
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Consider buying a ferret hammock for your furry friend
Your ferret's accommodations can be as simple as a cage or as elaborate as a multi-level condo specifically designed for ferret . . . or some individuals simply "ferret-proof" a spare small bedroom in the house for him. Most people opt for some type of cage or condo-like structure. As you browse your pet store, you will be amazed at the wide variety from which you have to choose. And if you do not like any of those (or they should be slightly out of your price range) then it is time to search the internet. You may find something there that works for you. But if not, you still have several more options. Check out magazines which are devoted to ferrets, like Modern Ferret Magazine.
No matter what type of cage or condo you decide on, make sure you provide your ferret with a litter area, a separate feeding areas as well as a sleeping area. What you may not know about your future roommate is that he likes to discover dark and private areas. This is where he feels really safe to curl up, fully relax and sleep. Once you get his condo home, you should be sure to put some type of box or even a large tube where he can go to "hide" safely and nap. This is part of every ferret's routine.
If you are looking into the truly deluxe version of ferret condos, then you are in for a real treat. And so is your fuzzy friend. These elaborate homes come already equipped with hanging hammocks, tubes in which to play, as well as distinct eating and litter box areas. Everything a ferret could possibly want! There are only two things that limit how elaborate you can get with housing your ferret. The first is your imagination and the second is your budget.
But remember your ferret probably will not care a whole bunch. He cares more that his surroundings are clean. And he cares even more that the people he is living with care for him . . . treat him well . . . and love him. And that is the bottom line to any person-pet relationship, now isn't it?
Ferrets may be best known for being balls of furry non-stop energy. But, believe it or not sooner or later they do get tired! And when they get tired they really do appreciate a soft bed. Surprisingly, there are not really fussy about what constitutes a bed. The main criteria they look for is softness and burrowing potential. Ferrets they tend to sleep 18 to 20 hours a day. So if you think your ferret is sleeping a lot. He probably is. But his metabolism needs all this sleep. So please do not wake him up so you can play with him. (Even though he may do that do you!)
Keep this in mind while your accessorizing his cage even before you bring him home. Ferrets are notorious for loving hammocks (it probably has something to do with how their bodies are shaped!), as well as sleep sacks, sleep cubes, and beds. Heck, if you have nothing else for them, they will even appreciate a T-shirt or some fleece. Ferrets love nothing better than to burrow into their bedding in their sleep (You have heard of sleep walking? Ferrets sleep burrow. Go figure!)
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