How to Make a Ferret Cage

Commercial ferret cages are both flimsy and expensive. This is why so many people want to know how to build a ferret cage. You may be surprised to hear that this is neither expensive nor difficult to do. Another nice thing is that you will be able to customize the cage to fit your size and style preferences. In the end you will have a cage that will last a lot longer than a commercial one, which is why this is also a wise investment.

Materials You Will Need

In order to build a ferret cage, there are a few things that you will need. These items include a sheet of Coroplast, a pair of box cutters (an X-Acto knife will also work), a pair of wire cutters, some rabbit wire, some tie wire, packing tape and clips or hooks.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Take your ferret's needs into consideration when deciding upon the size and shape of his cage. If you only have one ferret his cage should be at least 3ft x 2ft x 2ft. However, for each additional ferret you will need to add an additional foot of length and height. The more space, the better. Once you have decided upon these dimensions, mark them down on your sheet of Coroplast (lightweight, corrugated plastic, which can be purchased in large sheets). This will be a good choice for the bottom of the cage since it is not only easy to cut but it is also easy to clean.

Once you have gathered all of your materials together and made markings for the cage's dimensions, cut your Coroplast according to your dimensions. It is a good idea to keep the sides somewhat higher so that litter doesn't spill out onto your floor. With this in mind, make accommodations for a cage side that is two or three inches high.

Now you will need to use either a box cutter or an X-Acto knife to score the sides of the Coroplast so that they can be folded up from the bottom of the cage. Make sure that you don't cut completely through the Coroplast. Use packing tape to tape up the sides. Now you have the bottom of your ferret's cage. Make sure to do a good job here so that nothing will leak and that your ferret will not accidentally get scratched.

Measure out the rabbit wire and cut it to size. You will need two identical pieces: one for the front and one for the back. Cut two more identical pieces to form the sides. Now cut an additional piece that will be the top of your cage.Put together the pieces of your ferret cage using the tie wire to secure them into place. The more wire that you use here, the more secure your cage will be. Keep in mind that ferrets are escape artists.

The last step you will need to take is to create a door for your new ferret cage, cut one out of the side or top of your cage. Make sure to snip off the sharp edges. Secure the door in place with tie wire. You can also attach clips or hooks to the outside of the door so that you can lock it closed whenever the ferrets are inside.

Now that you have built your own ferret cage, have fun furnishing your ferret's cage. Use some rabbit wire to create ramps and levels for climbing and sleeping on. Additional pieces of Coroplast can also be used for this purpose.