[log in to unmask] wrote: >I am asking the interwebs for suggestions. We currently have 1 dooker >and need to upgrade her cage. Right now, she is living in a secondhand >SuperPet cage (about 36" x 20" floor). Ihave always found that Martin's cages are the best cages for the money. However, I live within a reasonable distance from him, and often see him at shows, so I can either get the cages at a show and don't have to pay for shipping, or can get them shipped at a reasonable cost. If you live on the west coast, or in the far south or southwest, getting a Martin's cage may not be as easy. One of the reason's I like the Martin's cages are they are really well built. I have some that are close to 15 years old, and have been continuously used during that time, and they are still in great shape. Another reason I like his cages is he will custom build something for you if you do not like any of the designs he offers on his website. My cages are,for the most part, custom designed. My kids do not use the half levels, and so I have a cage made with only full shelves. The price increase for having this done in minimal - basically enough to cover the cost of the additional wire mesh. When he ships big cages, they are shipped not fully assembled. However, he send all the needed instructions and supplies so you can complete the assembly. They are not hard to assemble, either. I am not great at that sort of thing, but I have always had no trouble putting my cages together. Martin's also offers a wide variety of stock cages - both 1 level and multi-level. Here is a link to the page on his website that pictures the ferret cages: Martin's Cages Inc. - <http://www.martinscages.com/products/cages/ferret/> I personally prefer the PVC coated wire cages over the galvanized wire cages, because they are easier to clean and do not rust. I also prefer the plastic pans over metal pans for the same reason. They are slightly more expensive, but for me, are worth the extra cost. Skip Martin has owned ferrets (and may still own ferrets) so he is well aware of what makes a good cage. He tries to set the angle of the ramps so the ferrets get maximum exercise of their leg and shoulder muscles when climbing up and down them. He also makes sure the edges where the wire has been cut are smoothed, so there is no danger of getting a cut or abrasion from them. And, this is a small mom and pop business that continually gives back to the ferret community. Skip is always donating cages to raffles that make money for shelters, clubs, and organizations like AFA. Now, if I lived in the northern central part of the country, I would probably get my cages from Kritter Koncepts. They are also a small mom and pop business that makes quality cages and they are involved in the ferret community. I do not have any of their cages, but I have seen them, and they appear to be every bit as well made as a Martin's cage. Here is a link to their website: Kritter <http://kritterkoncepts.net/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_12> Kages : Kritter Koncepts!, for all your pet pleasures I believe they will also make custom designs. Anyway, I hope this information is helpful. Danee DeVore ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more information visit: <http://www.ferretadv.com> ADV - Find out how you can help: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML 6707]