>Does anyone know of any safety problems with the newer Ferret Nation >Shelf design? Yes. Unfortunately, there is a gap between the wire frame for the shelf and the plastic insert. My Addie went to jump down from the shelf and got both of her hind feet caught in that gap. It broke the bones in both feet. When I complained to Midwest, they said the same thing: You must have the old design. The new one is safe. This was a brand-new cage, but giving the benefit of the doubt, I took pictures of my cage and shelf and sent them to Midwest. They confirmed that I have the new design, and still claimed that it's just fine, despite having caused injury. I'm not impressed. I have since sewed shelf covers that completely enclose the shelf. It's the only way I feel safe now. Kevin Farlee [Posted in FML 6547]