Alex <[log in to unmask]> needs a new cage for Sebastian. Alex wrote:
 
>Anybody have any suggestions on where I can get a good-sized cage for him,
>preferably in the South Florida area,
 
Have you asked your local ferret association or ferret shelter for their
suggestions? They would have information on local pet supply shops for you.
 
>but if you know of a good place that will ship it to me, I'm open to
> suggestions.
 
You might want to take a look at the Ferret Products page at
http://www2.portal.ca/~cmc/ferrets/info/products.htm
 
This is a page which links to all kinds of companies which sell ferret
things.  You might check out the on-line catalogs belonging to some of those
companies, as several of them are likely to sell cages.  There's even a link
to a company which *just* makes cages, and will ship.  Please note that I
have no affiliation with any of these companies.  All I did was to put the
information in one place.
 
>Also, what should I put on the floor of his cage?  I use kitty litter now,
>because he tends to use the bathroom in any corner he damn well pleases.
>I've heard that putting a rug on the floor of his cage is better.  Ideas,
>comments, beliefs?
 
I'd suggest soft cuddly things like old towels and t-shirts on most of the
cage floor.  Then place a litter box in the corner, and arrange it so that
your ferret can't tip the litter box over.  (Like maybe zap-strap the box to
the cage wall.) If you make every other place a bed, fuzzy will probably
narrow down his "hits" to the one corner you want him to use.  Worked for
us.  :-)
 
cmc
 
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