The site for Midwest Ferret Cage website is
 
http://www.midwesthomes4pets.com/Breeds/ferret(1).htm
 
I personally don't like this type cage.  Shelves are too slick for older
ferrets.  Must be disassembled from base for cleaning.  Taller models
present a problem with graceless ferrets falling too far... Takes a lot
of accessorizing to make them safe and comfortable... Then you've got to
lift all that up to clean the base.
 
For a short cage, it's not too bad, but with a tall one, it's a hassle.
 
A better designed (in my opinion) ferret cage of this type is Martin's
cages
 
http://www.martinscages.com/ferret.htm
 
On neutering hobs, I've been told that ferrets are prone to develop
testicular cancer if not neutered, but you might want to field more than
just my input on that.  However, I did have a rescue that was neutered at
age 7 1/2... at 9 years old an impacted anal sac surgery turned up a
malignant growth in that area anyway.
 
The other reasons are "cosmetic".  Many whole males are nippy and
aggressive.  Neutering usually cures that (been threatening to take my
husband to the vet for this... needs adrenal surgery, too, I'm sure...
hair falling out, scratches all the time, lol).  Neutering reduces the
whole male odor, though it takes 6 weeks or so for all the hormones that
cause the odor to flush out.  And, lastly, they lose the "yellow" tinge
to their fur caused by the oil secretions and grooming with urine.
 
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Debi Christy
Ferrets First Foster Home
http://www.geocities.com/ferretsfirst/
[Posted in FML issue 3593]