Hello all, In regards to homemade cages, I didn't see the specs that you talked about, but I did build my own cage. I went to Menards and got all the PVC and 3-way corners that I needed. I would not recommend using wood for any part of the cage. Our third ferret came with a homemade wooden cage and whenever someone missed the litter box or spilled water the wood would soak it up. We had to get rid of that cage because of rotting food and wood on the floor. The floor of our cage is plexiglass and the sides are wire. Both are attached by those plastic, zip cable ties so there isn't any glue or other caustic substances related to the cage. Also, the PVC and plexiglass are very easy to clean, dishwasher safe even (if the cage would fit in the dishwasher:) I've been nude, but never photoed. However, I have been bitten many times, sometimes even violently. I guess I'd rather be photoed nude as far as it not being as painful, but being bitten isn't quite as embarassing :) Love to all fuzzies! And if any of you have websites with your ferrets on them, could you send me the address? I love looking at fert pics! Cynthia [Posted in FML issue 3747]