While Trish has my deepest sympathy for the loss of her beloved ferret, I
feel I must speak up at the allegation that Quality Cages are dangerous and
should be thrown away because of "spring closure" top doors.
 
First of all, the top door do not have spring closures, a spring closure
would mean the hinge itself it springed and causes the door to snap back.
The top door on these cages must be manually opened and closed like any
door, the latches used to hold it shut are the spring type latches, which
are used on MANY cages.  That is two very different things.
 
These cages were designed in part, by someone I personally know, respect
and trust greatly.  They were designed with the idea of being perfect
cages.  especially for breeders, shelters and multi-ferret households.
They were designed with safety in mind, which is why the "balconies" are
enclosed rooms, to prevent falls
 
I know that this person AND the folks AT Quality would be horrified at this
development and if made aware of it, would look into an alternative to the
tops.
 
I have had a Quality Cage for quite some time, have found it to be the best
and safest cage I have ever used and plan on getting more.  I also know
breeders and shelters who have a number of these cages who all feel the
same way.
 
Now, I am not accusing anyone of anything but the top door on mine has
always been shut down as tight as it will go and the latches pulled down
as far as they will go..  after reading all the comments I went and double
checked mine..  no matter how hard I pushed, pulled, tugged or hit.  that
top door did not move even a centimeter.  Is it possible the door was not
secured all the way down?
 
This is not to imply you are a bad ferret owner, freak accidents happen to
the best of owners and it is always tragic...... but I have a really hard
time sitting back and seeing a very reputable company who makes one of the
best and safest cages available trashed over one freak accident.  I think
we could all cite dozens of accidents from various cages... falling off
Midwest shelves comes to mind.
[Posted in FML issue 3091]